Three Who Loved Jesus John 11:1-3

Those Who Loved Him

How Jesus Loved Them Three Who Loved Jesus John 11:1-3 Those Who Loved Him  Martha – a willing servant  Martha is the last one mentioned  The event was a turning point for her  Luke 10:38-42  John 12:1,2; Matthew 26; Mark 14  Martha was a servant  Martha has adjusted her thinking! Three Who Loved Jesus John 11:1-3 Those Who Loved Him  Lazarus – a silent witness  Lazarus never says anything in scripture  Why then John 12:10,11?  Funerals were very public in Jesus’ time  Many came to Bethany to marvel  Lazarus was with Christ and was identified with Him We are identified with Him in His resurrection. Does your life identify with Christ’s as Lazarus’? Three Who Loved Jesus John 11:1-3 Those Who Loved Him  Mary – a life poured out  Mary is nearly always at Jesus’ feet – Luke 10:39  Mary listens and learns  Mary expresses belief here in John 11:32  Mary is a worshipper – John 12:3  Mary understood things that no one did – John 12:7  Mary gave of herself completely as seen in the cost of the perfume and the breaking of the jar  Mary becomes identified with Christ – John 12:3 Three Who Loved Jesus John 11:1-3 Application Martha – the servant Are you serving yourself or Jesus? When you work for the Lord, are your eyes on Jesus? Three Who Loved Jesus John 11:1-3 Application Lazarus – the silent witness Does where you sit and what you stand for matter? Can others see that you have changed and are sitting with Jesus? Are you among His resurrected ones? Three Who Loved Jesus John 11:1-3 Application Mary – the poured out one Have you poured out the perfume of your life to become a blessing to our Lord and others? Have you broken your box? Have you poured out your all for Him?