Instructions
We understand that physically making it to church on Sunday morning isn't always easy. While we strongly believe that a regular routine of worship is important to growing as a follower of Jesus, we also believe that sometimes worship can look different than a typical church service on Sunday morning. We hope this guided worship opportunity will allow space for you to feel connected to worship in a new way, even when you're on vacation, physically unable to make it to church, or just have a lot on your plate. In this guided worship you will be able to listen to the same music that we're singing on Sunday mornings, discuss the same text, and participate in children's activities with the entire family.
Introduction
In Matthew 26, it says that Jesus is always ready to receive genuine love from anyone who will see Him for who He truly is. Do we have eyes to see?
Listen
Invitation - Matthew 26:6-13
While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, which she poured on his head as he was reclining at the table. When the disciples saw this, they were indignant. “Why this waste?” they asked. “This perfume could have been sold at a high price and the money given to the poor.” Aware of this, Jesus said to them, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful thing to me. The poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have me. When she poured this perfume on my body, she did it to prepare me for burial. Truly I tell you, wherever this gospel is preached throughout the world, what she has done will also be told, in memory of her.”
Discuss
- What did you like about the text?
- What did you find difficult in the text?
- What did this text teach us about God?
- What did this text teach us about ourselves?
- Is there anything I am supposed to do after reading this text?
- Is there anyone He wants me to share this with?
Reread
While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, which she poured on his head as he was reclining at the table. When the disciples saw this, they were indignant. “Why this waste?” they asked. “This perfume could have been sold at a high price and the money given to the poor.” Aware of this, Jesus said to them, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful thing to me. The poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have me. When she poured this perfume on my body, she did it to prepare me for burial. Truly I tell you, wherever this gospel is preached throughout the world, what she has done will also be told, in memory of her.”
Discuss
- To be anointed is to be set apart. What was Jesus being set apart for?
- What kind of King is Jesus?
- With whom do you identify in the story?
Listen
Pray
- look back on the past week and bring to God areas of your life for repentance
- for the knowledge and experience of God's forgiveness
- for the growth of Christ's church everywhere
Give
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Be Blessed – 1 Timothy 1:17
To the King of ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
Family Activity Guide
Click below for kids ministry resources that you can engage at home with your children!