The Gospel of Truth

01/10/2025

📖 What Will They Be Saying About What We Are Doing?

1. The History Behind the Verse

Mark 14:9 says:

“Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, this also that she hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her.”

This happened in Bethany, just a few days before Jesus’ crucifixion.
The Woman: John’s Gospel identifies her as Mary of Bethany, the sister of Martha and Lazarus.
The Act: She poured a costly perfume (worth about a year’s wages) on Jesus’ head (Mark 14:3) and feet (John 12:3).
The Reaction: Some disciples, especially Judas, criticized her: “Why wasn’t this sold and given to the poor?” (John 12:4–6).
Jesus’ Response: He defended her: “Let her alone… She hath done what she could… She is come aforehand to anoint my body to the burying.” (Mark 14:6–8).

Then He gave the promise: Her act of love would always be remembered wherever the gospel is preached.
👉 Lesson: A single act of love done for Christ can echo for eternity.

2. What Made Her Act So Memorable?

🧡 The Extravagance of Her Work

She gave her best and all — not leftovers.
💡 Application: Do we give Jesus our best years, energy, and resources, or only what’s convenient?
👥 The Expectations of Others

They thought her act was a waste.
💡 Application: Many won’t understand why we serve, sacrifice, or live differently for Christ. That’s okay.

⭐ The Exceptionalism of Her Work

It was public, personal, and praised by Jesus Himself.
💡 Application: What matters is not human applause, but Heaven’s approval.

⏳ The Extent of Her Work

“She hath done what she could.” (v.8)
She didn’t do everything, but she did what was in her power.
💡 Application: God doesn’t expect you to do what you can’t — but He does expect you to do what you can.

🌍 The Expanse of Her Work

Her act reached beyond her lifetime. It still speaks today.
💡 Application: Our works for Christ will outlive us. What legacy are we leaving?

3. Connecting Verses About a Godly Legacy

Hebrews 11:4 — “He being dead yet speaketh.” (Abel’s faith still speaks today.)
2 Timothy 4:7–8 — Paul said: “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith… a crown of righteousness awaits.”
Hebrews 10:24 — “Let us provoke one another to love and good works.”
👉 Our faith, like Mary’s, can inspire others long after we’re gone.

4. The Eye-Opening Truth About Our Time

Life is short, opportunities pass quickly.
Mary acted before Jesus’ burial. If she had waited, it would have been too late.
She seized the moment while she had the chance.

What are we doing with the time God has given us?

Are we waiting for “someday” to serve Him, when the opportunity might already be gone?
Let us do what we can, while we can.

5. Final Challenge

Years from now…
What will they say about what we did for Jesus?
Will our lives be remembered as inspiring, motivating, and a lesson in love and sacrifice?

➡️ Like Mary, let us live so that our time, service, and sacrifices become a memorial that points others to Christ.
“Only one life, ’twill soon be past, only what’s done for Christ will last."

𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐎𝐍 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓
"What Will They Be Saying About What We Are Doing?"
𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬 14:9 - 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘉𝘰𝘹
𝘝𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘐 𝘴𝘢𝘺 𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶, 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘨𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘭 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥, 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘩 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘬𝘦𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘦𝘳.

This week's challenging message is a challenge to every believer:
Are we just attending church or are we being the church?

A woman poured out everything she had, not for recognition but out of love for Jesus Christ.

How will your love for Jesus be remembered?
___________

Holy Bible Baptist Mission, Castillejos Zambales
To God be all the glory!

09/09/2025

🌿 Singleness: A Gift for God’s Purpose 🌿

📖 Main Verse:
"I wish that all of you were as I am. But each of you has your own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that."
— 1 Corinthians 7:7

🔎 Background:
When Paul wrote to the Corinthians, he showed that being unmarried allowed him to focus fully on God’s mission. But he wasn’t the only one who lived this way.

✨ Examples of Purpose in Singleness:

Jesus Christ — remained single His whole life, completely devoted to fulfilling the Father’s will and bringing salvation to the world.

John the Baptist — single and fearless, preparing the way for the Messiah with a burning passion for God’s kingdom.

Jeremiah the Prophet — called by God not to marry (Jer. 16:2), so his whole life would be a living message of dedication and obedience.

Paul the Apostle — single-minded in spreading the gospel across nations.

🙌 For Today:
Singleness isn’t an accident — it can be a divine assignment. Just as Christ, John, Jeremiah, and Paul lived undistracted lives of mission, men today can use this season (or calling) to serve God’s people, share His Word, and build His kingdom.

✨ Takeaway:
Being single doesn’t mean being incomplete. It means being positioned — set apart to live for something greater: God’s purpose and calling.

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