Giving That Which is of Most Value To Jesus (Clip)
Randy Krahn teaches that true devotion to Jesus requires giving Him what is of most value in our lives, fully surrendering even the last held-back part.
This sermon focuses on the powerful act of a woman breaking a flask and anointing Jesus, symbolizing a deep level of surrender and devotion. It explores the idea that she may have been holding back a part of herself from fully committing to God, possibly due to a connection to her past. Through this act, she demonstrates a complete surrender by giving all she had to Jesus, letting go of the last thing that held her back.
Full Transcript
And she breaks the flask and she pours it on Jesus' head, down to the cloak, down to his feet and to the ground, and she anoints him for burial. Maybe she'd given 90% to the Lord at this point, and there was conviction and opportunity for her to do this in other times, but she'd not gone through all the way with God. Perhaps she was holding back this one thing, which is a connection perhaps to her past, and then she was motivated to go through with God and to put that last thing to rest in her heart as she went and brought all that she had to Jesus, that thing that was of most
Sermon Outline
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- The woman’s act of breaking the flask
- Anointing Jesus for burial
- Symbolism of pouring the oil from head to feet
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- Partial giving versus full surrender
- Holding back the last treasured thing
- Conviction leading to complete devotion
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- The significance of giving what is most valuable
- Letting go of past connections
- Bringing all to Jesus wholeheartedly
Key Quotes
“And she breaks the flask and she pours it on Jesus' head, down to the cloak, down to his feet and to the ground, and she anoints him for burial.” — Randy Krahn
“Maybe she'd given 90% to the Lord at this point, and there was conviction and opportunity for her to do this in other times, but she'd not gone through all the way with God.” — Randy Krahn
“Perhaps she was holding back this one thing, which is a connection perhaps to her past, and then she was motivated to go through with God and to put that last thing to rest in her heart.” — Randy Krahn
Application Points
- Examine your life to identify anything you have not fully surrendered to Jesus.
- Allow God to convict you to give Him what is most valuable, even if it is difficult.
- Offer your whole heart and past to Jesus as an act of worship and devotion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to give Jesus what is of most value?
It means surrendering the most treasured part of ourselves or our lives to Jesus, not holding anything back.
Why did the woman break the flask and pour the oil on Jesus?
She anointed Jesus for burial, symbolizing her full devotion and recognition of His coming death.
How can I know if I am holding back from fully giving to God?
Reflect on areas of your life or past that you hesitate to surrender, and seek God’s conviction to release them.
What is the significance of anointing in the Bible?
Anointing often symbolizes consecration, setting apart, and preparation for God’s purposes.