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Mary realized Jesus was coming to die on the cross, and she wanted to do something for him to show her love.

Mary demonstrated her love for Jesus in an extravagant way. Many were surprised,

but Pastor Greg Laurie says she actually said a good example.

The more we discover about what Jesus has done for us,

we'll cause us to want to do more for him. The Bible says,

we love him because he first loved us.

This is the day when the lost are found.

This is the day for a moment again.

This is the day when life begins.

If the gift someone gives you as modest, your expression of thanks can likewise be modest.

When the gift is extraordinary, a modern etiquette expert says,

keep the level of the thank you near the level of the kindness you received.

Well, today on a new beginning, Pastor Greg Laurie takes us to a memorable moment in Jesus' ministry.

When gratitude was extended him at such a generous level, it drew attention and even criticism

from the disciples. But Pastor Greg explains Jesus commended Mary.

This is the day when life begins.

Let's pick up when we last left off in the gospel of Mark. Jesus is headed to the cross.

He has plainly declared that to us disciples at a place called Cessaria,

Philippi. He told them he was going to be betrayed.

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