Cross to Crown: GIVE YOUR BEST and GIVE IT ALL

The sermon, based on Mark 14:1-31, explored the theme of preparation in Jesus' final days before the crucifixion. We examined how Jesus prepared for His death and how He prepared His disciples for what was to come. The message challenged us to consider how we prepare ourselves to follow Christ, emphasizing the importance of giving our best and giving it all to Jesus, just as He gave His all for us.

Takeaways:

Prioritize over Responsibilities: We learned to distinguish between our responsibilities (changeable duties) and priorities (unchanging core values). As Christians, we should focus on giving our all to our priorities, which will help us fulfill our responsibilities with greater purpose.

Give Your Best: Like Mary who anointed Jesus with expensive perfume, we're called to offer our best to Christ. This may look wasteful to the world, but it's an act of devotion that honors Jesus' worth.

Give it All: We're challenged to hold nothing back in our devotion to Christ. When we give our all, it impacts not just us but those around us, much like the fragrance of Mary's offering filled the entire house.