Pastor Daniel Batarseh explores Mary of Bethany’s anointing of Jesus, contrasting her sacrificial devotion with the betrayal of Judas. This sermon encourages believers to prioritize Christ as their supreme affection, regardless of external criticism.

• 1God's providential plan overrides the schemes of men; Jesus was never a victim of circumstance but a willing sacrifice.
• 2True worship involves giving Christ our supreme affection, placing Him above our resources, our family, and our own reputation.
• 3Spiritual insight is not a matter of academic status but of a heart that truly listens to and registers the words of Jesus.
• 4Christ measures the value of our service by our individual means and our heart's motives, not by the scale of the act or public opinion.
• 5The approval of Jesus is sufficient motivation for service, even when that service is misunderstood or criticized by others.

Practical ways to apply this message to your life.

• Identify an 'alabaster flask' in your life—something precious you have been holding back—and surrender it fully to the Lord.
• Practice 'listening at His feet' this week by setting aside time for Scripture without the distraction of your own agenda or 'service' needs.
• When your devotion is criticized or misunderstood, resist the urge to self-defend and trust Christ to be your advocate.
• Evaluate your current service to the church: Are you doing 'what you can' with the means God has given you, or are you comparing yourself to others?
• Commit to staying 'at His feet' in every season, whether you are in a time of learning, a time of grief, or a time of celebration.

• Thank God for His Word and the truths revealed in this message.
• Pray for understanding and wisdom to apply what you've learned.
• Ask the Holy Spirit to help you live out these truths in your daily life.
• Pray for others who heard this message, that they too would be transformed.