DIGGING DEEPER
WEEKEND OF APRIL 11 & 12, 2026
SERMON NOTES
Break the Jar
Worth it All - John 12:1-8
Extravagant devotion can look like waste to others, but it’s worship to Jesus.
How much you see of Jesus determines how much you give to Jesus.
Information versus revelation:
- Knowing about Him vs Knowing Him
- Head knowledge vs Heart encounter
- Facts vs Experience
Two very different responses:
- Mary = pouring out everything in worship
- Judas = secretly calculating in self-interest
Big idea: devotion flows from encounter, not obligation.
Challenge:
commit to get to know Jesus in a new, fresh way.
DIGGING DEEPER
Think of a time you (or someone you know) did something that others might have called “over the top” because of love, gratitude, or passion. What was it? Why did it feel “worth it” in the moment?
Read John 12:1–8, first slowly, then conversationally. What stands out to you most in this scene and why?
How do Mary, Martha, and Judas each respond differently to Jesus at this moment? Which character in this story do you most relate to right now? What might that show you?
If devotion for Jesus flows from encounter with Jesus, not obligation to Jesus, what do you think that looks like in real life?
What competes most with wholehearted devotion to Jesus in your life right now?
If someone watched your life this week, what would they conclude you believe Jesus is worth?
What is one step you could take this week for a fresh encounter with Jesus to know Him more deeply—not just do more for Him?
Take a moment to pray along these lines:
- “Jesus, show me again who You really are.”
- “Help my devotion flow from encounter, not obligation.”
- “Make my life an overflow of love for You.”
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