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The Passion of Mary | Easter

In this powerful sermon leading up to Easter, Pastor Dave explores the story of Mary anointing Jesus with expensive perfume and what true passion for Christ looks like. Key Points: 1. The Beginning of Easter's Story [0:47] Pastor Dave emphasizes Easter as the most significant Christian holiday and begins a three-week journey exploring the events leading to Easter Sunday. He starts with the often-overlooked story of Mary anointing Jesus at Bethany, which traditionally marked the beginning of Easter season as "Passion Sunday." 2. A Celebration of Miracles [12:31] The scene takes place at a dinner celebrating Lazarus being raised from the dead, in the home of Simon (possibly a healed leper). This gathering represented a family experiencing multiple miraculous healings and transformations through Jesus. 3. Mary's Extravagant Act [14:36] Overwhelmed with gratitude, Mary takes a jar of expensive perfume worth approximately a year's wages ($60,000 in today's value) and pours it on Jesus's feet, wiping them with her hair - an extravagant, passionate expression of thankfulness. 4. The Contrast with Judas [17:22] While Mary wanted to pour everything out in gratitude, Judas (who would later betray Jesus) criticized her "waste," revealing his desire to take rather than give. This presents a challenging question about which character we more closely resemble in our faith. 5. The Anointing for Burial [18:24] Jesus defends Mary's actions, explaining that she has anointed him for burial. Pastor Dave highlights how this represents a unique "anointing from below" - Jesus being spiritually empowered for the cross through Mary's act of gratitude and passion. 6. Passion is Unreasonable [24:16] The first characteristic of passion explored is that true passion isn't reasonable. Christianity itself was meant to be unreasonable - an extravagant response to Christ's extravagant love. Modern Christianity often loses sight of the awe and magnitude of what Christ has already done. 7. Passion is Rooted in Gratitude [26:26] Pastor Dave shares his own experience of maintaining passion through gratitude. Even in our worst moments, we can remain passionate because the cross is empty, the tomb is bare, and our sin is paid for - these truths remain constant regardless of circumstances. 8. Passion is Meant to be Shared [27:32] Just as passion naturally draws people's attention, our passion for Christ can draw others to Him. The most effective invitation to church isn't fancy programs but our genuine, contagious passion. As believers, we're called to "spread everywhere the aroma of Christ." Pastor Dave concludes with a challenge to become more like Mary - unreasonable in our passion, generous in our service, and bold in sharing Jesus with others this Easter season. He invites the congregation to consider where they might be holding back and encourages them to pour out their lives in passionate service and worship. Courageous Church is in Charleston South Carolina. We are here to help you experience a life-changing relationship with Jesus. Learn more: ⮕ https://www.courageouscharleston.com/ Plan a Visit to Courageous Church: https://www.courageouscharleston.com/... Give to Courageous Church: https://www.courageouscharleston.com/...