- Jesus is anointed in Bethany with very expensive perfume. Jesus said that this was done in preparation for His burial. The woman at Bethany gives a beautiful example of true worship. It is unashamed, sacrificial, expressive, humble - a pouring out of what you have for Jesus' sake and pleasure. Jesus promises that this woman and her act of worship will be remembered all over the world. Why does Jesus want us to remember her and what she did?
- In verse 10-11, we are told about the betrayal of Jesus by Judas Iscariot. It says the chief priests "promised to give him money". In Mark, the event of the woman anointing Jesus with expensive perfume and the betrayal of Judas are placed one after the other. Could the Holy Spirit be showing us something about two opposite ways to respond to Jesus.? Compare these two events with one another.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Mark 14
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The woman could have taken the perfume and put it on herself every day until it was gone, which would have made her recognized by everyone she came into contact with that was familiar with it's scent. Her attitude could have been like one of the Pharisees which screamed, "look at me, look at me." But that is not where here heart was. Her act of anointing Jesus with the perfume is similar to what was done to the High Priest. He would have been anointed with oil. Her anointing symbolizes that Jesus is the High Priest, and he should be remembered as this; by telling about this woman's actions it is to remind us that the Holy Spirit speaks to us and instructs us, and by our obedience, our acts will be remembered also. Judas saw value in the things of this world, especially money. The woman saw her value as it pertained to eternity. Am I close, Pastor?
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