What others called waste, Jesus called beautiful. In Matthew 26:1-16 we watch treachery gather at the edges while a woman pours out costly love at the centre. This episode explores how true worship shines in a broken world and how even betrayal is woven into God’s redeeming plan.

Big idea: When others scheme or sell Him out, pour yourself out in devotion to the One who poured Himself out for you.

Text outline

• Treachery – v. 1-5

• Treasuring – v. 6-13

• Traitorous – v. 14-16

Marks of true worship

• Costly – Mark 14:5

• Humble – John 12:3

• Perceptive – Matthew 26:12

• Timely – Matthew 26:11

• Fruitful – John 12:3

Listen in to be encouraged toward heartfelt, grace-fuelled devotion to Jesus.

If you want alternates for the title, here are two more in the same vein:

• Between Plots and Perfume – Worship and Betrayal in Matthew 26:1-16

• A Beautiful Thing Before the Cross – Matthew 26:1-16