Extravagant Worship: Mary Anoints Jesus | John 12:1–11

In John 12:1–11, Jesus returns to Bethany, where Lazarus is alive, Martha is serving, and Mary pours out costly perfume at the feet of Jesus. Her worship was pure, costly, broken, poured out, and it filled the house with fragrance. But not everyone celebrated her offering. Judas criticized what he could not understand, calling her worship wasteful. Jesus defended Mary and revealed that her extravagant act was preparing Him for burial. This message, “The Fragrance That Fills the House,” calls us to examine the worship we bring to Jesus. Is it convenient, controlled, and consumer-driven, or is it costly, surrendered, and poured out in love? When Jesus is truly treasured, worship changes the atmosphere. Scripture: John 12:1–11 Series: The Source Speaker: Pastor Josh Brown Church: Overflow Church