Christ as God 12

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00:00What does it say?

00:05Mary anointed Jesus' feet with an expensive bottle of perfume.

00:10He then rode triumphantly into Jerusalem before predicting his death.

00:15What does it mean?

00:17The events of chapter 12 mark the end of Jesus' public ministry.

00:22Mary's anointing and his entry into Jerusalem before Passover prepare the way for Jesus'

00:27death on the cross.

00:28He introduced the idea that death precedes life by describing himself as a grain of

00:34wheat that falls to the ground, dies, and then reproduces itself many times over.

00:41Without dying, it remains only a single grain and cannot provide nourishment.

00:47The Son of God and the Son of Man could not become the Savior without facing death on the

00:52cross.

00:53Jesus completely surrendered his will to the will of the Father.

00:57Jesus himself would be the Passover lamb.

01:01How should I respond?

01:03We all like to be in control, so it baffles us when Jesus says,

01:07He who loves his life will lose it.

01:10He who hates his life will keep it.

01:12As a believer, you are called to follow his example and submit your mind, will, and emotions to God.

01:21By giving control to the Lord, you become the person God created you to be, with the opportunity

01:27to reproduce your faith in others.

01:30How might you be living for your own agenda?

01:32Today, choose to die to yourself and live for God's purpose.

01:36Now, let's do this.