Unashamed AdorationSunday, October 7, 2012

Unashamed Adoration

Over-the-top praise; Full-throttled worship; Adoration without inhibition or

constraint;

Two HindrancesLuke 7:37-39 (New Living Translation) A certain immoral woman heard he was there and brought a beautiful jar filled with expensive perfume. Then she knelt behind him at his feet, weeping. Her tears fell on his feet, and she wiped them off with her hair. Then she kept kissing his feet and putting perfume on them.

Two HindrancesWhen the Pharisee who was the host saw what was happening and who the woman was, he said to himself, "This proves that Jesus is no prophet. If God had really sent him, he would know what kind of woman is touching him. She's a sinner!"

Two Hindrances

1. Religious Offence: caused by the Extravagant Expression of a Shameful Personality

Two HindrancesMark 14:3-9 (New Living Translation)

Meanwhile, Jesus was in Bethany at the home of Simon, a man who had leprosy. During supper, a woman came in with a beautiful jar of expensive perfume. She broke the seal and poured the perfume over his head. Some of those at the table were indignant. "Why was this expensive perfume wasted?" they asked.

Two Hindrances

"She could have sold it for a small fortune and given the money to the poor!" And they scolded her harshly. But Jesus replied, "Leave her alone. Why berate her for doing such a good thing to me? You will always have the poor among you, and you can help them whenever you want to. But I will not be here with you much longer.

Two Hindrances

She has done what she could and has anointed my body for burial ahead of time. I assure you, wherever the Good News is preached throughout the world, this woman's deed will be talked about in her memory."

Two Hindrances

2. Religious Offence: caused by Others Giving More Than Necessary

Two Helps

Ephesians 5:15-21 (New Living Translation) So be careful how you live, not as fools but as those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity for doing good in these evil days. Don't act thoughtlessly, but try to understand what the Lord wants you to do.

Two HelpsDon't be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, let the Holy Spirit fill and control you. Then you will sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, making music to the Lord in your hearts.

Two HelpsAnd you will always give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. And further, you will submit to one another out of reverence for Christ…

Two Helps

1. Be Filled With the Holy Spirit!

Two Helps

Mark 14:3-9 (New Living Translation) Meanwhile, Jesus was in Bethany at the home of Simon, a man who had leprosy. During supper, a woman came in with a beautiful jar of expensive perfume. She broke the seal and poured the perfume over his head.

Two HelpsSome of those at the table were indignant. "Why was this expensive perfume wasted?" they asked. "She could have sold it for a small fortune and given the money to the poor!" And they scolded her harshly. But Jesus replied, "Leave her alone.

Two HelpsWhy berate her for doing such a good thing to me? You will always have the poor among you, and you can help them whenever you want to. But I will not be here with you much longer. She has done what she could and has anointed my body for burial ahead of time.

Two HelpsI assure you, wherever the Good News is preached throughout the world, this woman's deed will be talked about in her memory."

Two Helps

2. Be Focused on Jesus and His Sacrifice!