Polarizing Jesus

Polarizing Jesus

Mark 14:1-11

1.    Personal Application

How did the Holy Spirit illuminate or convict you of truth from this sermon?

2.    Literary Device:

What literary device is introduced in the sermon, and how does it contribute to the message?

3.    Markan Sandwich:

What is the Markan sandwich in Mark 14, and what does it reveal about the polarization around Jesus? Why is Jesus polarizing?

4.    Sun Analogy:

How is the analogy of the sun melting wax and hardening clay explained in relation to our alignment with Jesus?

5.    Alignment with Jesus:

Why is it important to be aligned with Jesus? What causes you to be aligned or misaligned?

6.    Sacrificial Love:

How can you, like Mary in verses 3-9, sacrifice to love Jesus and His image-bearers in your daily life?

7.    Virtue Signaling:

How are concerns for the poor connected to the actions of Judas and certain groups in contemporary society?

8.    Spiritual Battle:

Who is the real Enemy? Why is it important to remember our battle is not primarily against flesh and blood, but is a spiritual battle (Eph. 6:12)?

9.    God's Grace:

How can we receive God's grace even when our lives are marked by sins like abortion? How can we preach the Gospel to ourselves and remember that our sins are many, but His mercy is more?