Walking with Jesus | May 24, 2026

Discover what genuine worship looks like through the powerful story of Mary's costly devotion to Jesus. After witnessing Lazarus raised from the dead, people had different responses - some believed while others plotted against Jesus. This biblical account reveals the difference between authentic worship and false devotion.  Learn about Mary of Bethany's extravagant act of worship when she anointed Jesus with expensive perfume worth a year's wages. Her costly worship teaches us that genuine devotion to Christ should involve sacrifice - our time, resources, pride, and comfort. This wasn't just about money but about wholehearted surrender to Jesus regardless of what others think.  Explore the contrast between Mary's authentic worship and Judas's false devotion. While Judas appeared spiritual by criticizing the expensive perfume as wasteful, his heart was revealed as selfish and greedy. This serves as a warning that proximity to Jesus doesn't guarantee genuine faith. You can participate in religious activities, speak Christian language, and appear morally superior while still not truly following Christ.  Discover how Jesus defended Mary's worship, showing us that we cannot out-worship God. He is worthy of our complete, extravagant devotion. This message challenges common misconceptions about worship being only about singing and reveals that everything we do in gathering with believers should be worship.  Key topics covered include biblical worship, costly devotion, authentic faith versus false religion, Mary and Martha, Judas Iscariot, extravagant worship, sacrificial giving, genuine Christianity, and wholehearted devotion to Jesus Christ. Perfect for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of what it means to truly worship God and follow Jesus with authentic faith rather than just going through religious motions.