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StoneBridge Community Church
Feb 28/Mar 01: "The Anointing" - John 12:1-11
Senior Pastor Jon Saur
Locations & Times
StoneBridge Community Church
4832 Cochran St, Simi Valley, CA 93063, USA
Saturday 5:15 PM
Sunday 5:20 PM
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https://stonebridgesimi.com/resources/online-givingThe Text In Context
"Will Jesus make an appearance in Jerusalem, the people wonder? Will He dare show His face when the Jewish leaders have declared Jesus a wanted man? We know, of course, that He most certainly will appear in Jerusalem. John 12 has many exciting things to report. This is truly the beginning of the end. As we begin chapter 12, we come to the final week of our Lord’s earthly ministry. The crucifixion is..." Click link to read more.
https://tinyurl.com/7aaksy85Message Outline:
1. The Gospel of John
2. Model Disciple
3. Mary
4. Judas
5. Life and Death
1. The Gospel of John
2. Model Disciple
3. Mary
4. Judas
5. Life and Death
Growth Group Discussion & Personal Reflection Questions:
1. What does Mary's anointing of Jesus show us about her understanding of who Jesus is?
2. Contrast Mary's actions with Judas' response. In what ways does Judas misunderstand who Jesus is?
3. Why do you think Jesus connects Mary's anointing to his impending burial?
4. Life and death are present in the anointing at Bethany. How does the Gospel of John urge Jesus' followers to respond to the struggle between life and death?
5. Consider the Samaritan woman at the well, the man born blind, and Mary. What does the ideal disciple act like in the Gospel of John?
6. How can you follow Mary's example?
1. What does Mary's anointing of Jesus show us about her understanding of who Jesus is?
2. Contrast Mary's actions with Judas' response. In what ways does Judas misunderstand who Jesus is?
3. Why do you think Jesus connects Mary's anointing to his impending burial?
4. Life and death are present in the anointing at Bethany. How does the Gospel of John urge Jesus' followers to respond to the struggle between life and death?
5. Consider the Samaritan woman at the well, the man born blind, and Mary. What does the ideal disciple act like in the Gospel of John?
6. How can you follow Mary's example?
Worship Song List
1. God So Loved by Ed Cash, Scott Cash, Franni Cash & Martin Cash
2. None But Jesus by Brook Ligertwood
3. Psalm 34 Taste and See by Shane & Shane
4. The Wonderful Cross by Isaac Watts, Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, & Lowell Mason
5. Beautiful Things by Michael Gungor and Lisa Gungor
1. God So Loved by Ed Cash, Scott Cash, Franni Cash & Martin Cash
2. None But Jesus by Brook Ligertwood
3. Psalm 34 Taste and See by Shane & Shane
4. The Wonderful Cross by Isaac Watts, Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, & Lowell Mason
5. Beautiful Things by Michael Gungor and Lisa Gungor
Have you ever met your deacon? After services this weekend, stop by the ministry table in the breezeway for a cookie or donut, and meet your deacon! Deacons provide CARE. Deacons offer cards, calls, visits, and home communion for those who are homebound, recovering, or feeling emotionally burdened. If you could use this care, email jonathan@stonebridgesimi.com to connect with your assigned Deacon.
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