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· Intro

o Back to John

o This passage is a transition from the section on Jesus as the fulfilment of the festivals and the 3rd part of John which is passion week

· History/background

o Not long after Jesus resurrects Lazarus

o Probably a meal in honor of the resurrection of Lazarus

o Jesus returns to Bethany

o Value of nard is wroth at least $25,000

§ Not sure if they are rich or if this is passed down

· Worship

o Why do we worship? (v7)

§ we are created to worship

· Adam and eve spent time with God every day

§ We worship for what God has done and what God will do in our lives

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o Lord is God

o Creation

o Love

o Faithfulness

· Death of Jesus

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· Resurrection of Jesus

· Salvation

· Future hope

o What is worship? (v3)

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· Pouring the nard on Jesus feet

§ Worship definition

· Worship is defined as ascribing or giving of worth or honor

o We all worship what is the focus of our worship

· Christian worship is often defined as the ascription of worth or honor to the triune God

§ placing something or someone in a place of great importance (value) in our lives

· worship vs Idol worship

o How do we worship?

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· Shout for Joy

· Gladness

· Joyful songs

· Thanksgiving

· praise

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· Offering

· Of ourselves

· Holy and pleasing

§ For us today

· When – all the time

o Worship is not held back for church

o You should come to church ready for worship not expecting the music team to bring you into worship

· Worship is more than music

o Worship is an attitude for Life

· Conclusion

o Benediction