Opposition and Offering

I. Sinful Opposition

II. Special Offering
A. The Devotion of Mary
i. An Extravagant Act
ii. An Unrepeatable Act
iii. A Demonstrative Act
iv. An Appropriate Act
v. A Prophetic Act
B. The Criticism of the Disciples
C. The Reaction of the Lord
i. He Rebukes the Critics
ii. He Answers the Objections
iii. The Reward That Would Be Hers

Application

1. Hypocrites can sound spiritual.
2. Christ validates His own work.
3. Good works can be under valued and misunderstood.
4. The cross is the central focus of Christ's life.