1. The Greatest Gift

2. The Purpose of The Gift Luke 23:34 (NIV) 34 Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.Luke 23:34 (NIV) 34 Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.

3. We Do Not Know What We Are Doing The purpose of the cross is to forgive usThe purpose of the cross is to forgive us Psalm 53:1-3 (NIV) 1 The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, and their ways are vile; there is no one who does good.Psalm 53:1-3 (NIV) 1 The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, and their ways are vile; there is no one who does good. Psa 53:2 God looks down from heaven on the sons of men to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God. 3 Everyone has turned away, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one.Psa 53:2 God looks down from heaven on the sons of men to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God. 3 Everyone has turned away, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one.

4. We Do Not Know What We Are Doing Psa 53:2 God looks down from heaven on the sons of men to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God. 3 Everyone has turned away, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one.Psa 53:2 God looks down from heaven on the sons of men to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God. 3 Everyone has turned away, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one.

5. We Do Not Know What We Are Doing Why did Judas betray Jesus?Why did Judas betray Jesus? He wants a Jesus that rules and gives him a high position; instead, he finally realized that Jesus was preparing to dieHe wants a Jesus that rules and gives him a high position; instead, he finally realized that Jesus was preparing to die He wants a rich Jesus that will make him rich too, instead, He commended a “royal waste” of moneyHe wants a rich Jesus that will make him rich too, instead, He commended a “royal waste” of money

6. We Do Not Know What We Are Doing 30 pieces of silver is the price of a slave30 pieces of silver is the price of a slave Many wants Jesus as a slave, not as King – they will follow Jesus as long as their lust for money, power, prestige, etcMany wants Jesus as a slave, not as King – they will follow Jesus as long as their lust for money, power, prestige, etc Who are the betrayers? Those who dips bread into the bowl with Him. The bowl contains bitter herbs, representing suffering (of betrayal and abandonment)Who are the betrayers? Those who dips bread into the bowl with Him. The bowl contains bitter herbs, representing suffering (of betrayal and abandonment)

7. We Do Not Know What We Are Doing Psalms 41:9 (NLT) 9 Even my best friend, the one I trusted completely, the one who shared my food, has turned against me.Psalms 41:9 (NLT) 9 Even my best friend, the one I trusted completely, the one who shared my food, has turned against me.

8. Preparing Our Heart Matthew 26:17-19 (NIV) 17 On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Where do you want us to make preparations for you to eat the Passover?" 18 He replied, "Go into the city to a certain man and tell him, 'The Teacher says: My appointed time is near. I am going to celebrate the Passover with my disciples at your house.'" 19 So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover.Matthew 26:17-19 (NIV) 17 On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Where do you want us to make preparations for you to eat the Passover?" 18 He replied, "Go into the city to a certain man and tell him, 'The Teacher says: My appointed time is near. I am going to celebrate the Passover with my disciples at your house.'" 19 So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover.

9. Self Examination Matthew 26:20 When evening came, Jesus was reclining at the table with the Twelve. 21 And while they were eating, he said, "I tell you the truth, one of you will betray me." 22 They were very sad and began to say to him one after the other, "Surely not I, Lord?" 23 Jesus replied, "The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with me will betray me.Matthew 26:20 When evening came, Jesus was reclining at the table with the Twelve. 21 And while they were eating, he said, "I tell you the truth, one of you will betray me." 22 They were very sad and began to say to him one after the other, "Surely not I, Lord?" 23 Jesus replied, "The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with me will betray me.

10. Self Examination 1 Corinthians 11:27-28 (NIV) 27 Therefore, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. 28 A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup.1 Corinthians 11:27-28 (NIV) 27 Therefore, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. 28 A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup.

11. Renew Our Love and Worship Matthew 26:6 While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of a man known as Simon the Leper, 7 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. 8 When the disciples saw this, they were indignant. "Why this waste?" they asked. 9 "This perfume could have been sold at a high price and the money given to the poor."Matthew 26:6 While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of a man known as Simon the Leper, 7 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. 8 When the disciples saw this, they were indignant. "Why this waste?" they asked. 9 "This perfume could have been sold at a high price and the money given to the poor."

12. Renew Our Love and Worship 10 Aware of this, Jesus said to them, "Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful thing to me. 11 The poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have me. 12 When she poured this perfume on my body, she did it to prepare me for burial. 13 I tell you the truth, wherever this gospel is preached throughout the world, what she has done will also be told, in memory of her."10 Aware of this, Jesus said to them, "Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful thing to me. 11 The poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have me. 12 When she poured this perfume on my body, she did it to prepare me for burial. 13 I tell you the truth, wherever this gospel is preached throughout the world, what she has done will also be told, in memory of her."