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The Anointing of Jesus

The Anointing of Jesus

The Anointing: Profiles in Character

John 12:1-11 Events of Passion Week • The anointing of ’ feet with ointment • and the triumphal entry • The • The • The Garden of • The • The illegal trials • The crucifixion • The resurrection

“The Anointing” John 12:1-4 • “Six days before the Passover, Jesus therefore came to , where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. So they gave a dinner for him there. served, and Lazarus was one of those reclining with him at table. Mary therefore took a pound of expensive ointment made from pure nard, and anointed the feet of Jesus and wiped his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. But , one of his …”

“The Anointing” John 12:4-9 • “disciples (he who was about to betray him), said, ‘Why was this ointment not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?’ He said this, not because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief, and having charge of the moneybag he used to help himself to what was put into it. Jesus said, ‘Leave her alone, so that she may keep it for the day of my burial. For the poor you always have with you, but you do not always have me.’ When the large …”

“The Anointing” John 12:9-11 • “crowd of the Jews learned that Jesus was there, they came, not only on account of him but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. So the chief priests made plans to put Lazarus to death as well, because on account of him many of the Jews were going away and believing in Jesus.” (ESV)

“The Anointing” The • :6-13 • :3-9 • :36-39 • John 12:1-11 – While many of the details are the same or can be reconciled, it is probably best to consider two separate events in the life of Jesus: one early and one late in his ministry; one with and the other with Mary, Martha, and Lazarus.

“The Anointing” The Event & Its Controversy “Mary therefore took a pound of expensive ointment made from pure nard, and anointed the feet of Jesus and wiped his feet with her hair” (12:3) Why so controversial? • She anoints Jesus’ feet

“The Anointing” Why so controversial? • She anoints Jesus’ feet • She dries Jesus’ feet with her hair

“The Anointing” Why so controversial? • She anoints Jesus’ feet • She dries Jesus’ feet with her hair • The act is quite lavish

“The Anointing” The Event & Its Characters “So they gave a dinner for him there. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those reclining with him at the table … Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples, … and Mary …” (12:2, 4) The Heart of Judas • “Why was this ointment not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?” (12:5)

“The Anointing” Descriptions of Judas in John • Devil (6:70) • Thief (12:5-6) • Traitor (13:18) • Satan entered him (13:27) • Son of destruction (17:12)

“The Anointing” The Heart of Martha • “Martha served …” (12:2)

“The Anointing” :40-42 • “But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, ‘Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me.’ But answered her, ‘Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.’” (ESV)

“The Anointing” The Heart of Lazarus • “So the chief priests made plans to put Lazarus to death as well, because on account of him many of the Jews were going away and believing in Jesus.” (12:10-11, ESV)

“The Anointing” The Heart of Mary • “Jesus said, ‘Leave her alone, so that she may keep it for the day of my burial. For the poor you always have with you, but you do not always have me.’” (12:7-8, ESV)

“The Anointing” :33-34 • “And taking the twelve again, he began to tell them what was to happen to him, saying, ‘See, we are going up to , and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn him to death and deliver him over to the Gentiles. And they will mock him and spit on him, and flog him and kill him. And after three days he will rise.’” (ESV)

“The Anointing” Clues in John • “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world” (1:29) • “My hour has not yet come” (2:4) • “So must the Son of Man be lifted up” (3:15) • “The bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh” (6:51) • “I am going away, and you will seek me, and you will die in your sin. Where I am going, you cannot come” (8:21) • “I am the . The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep” (10:11)

“The Anointing” The Anointing: Profiles in Character

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