- Read Mark 14:3-11. Now read John 12:1-7 and Matthew 26:6-16. How are the accounts similar and different? Why do you think Mark included the details that he did in his account?
- Why did some view Mary’s use of the expensive nard as a waste?
- Why was anointing Jesus not a waste in Mary’s eyes? Why was it not a waste in Jesus eyes?
- Mary worshipped Jesus without regard to other’s opinion. Where or how has other’s criticism or misunderstanding hindered Christians today from unabashedly seeking Christ’s approval alone?
- Compare and contrast the heart of Mary towards Jesus with the heart of Judas towards Jesus.
- How has what Jesus said about Mary in verse 9 come true?
- Why was Jesus so hated by the religious leaders and even by his own disciple Judas?
Application:
- What did Jesus sacrifice for me? How will this truth impact what I am willing to sacrifice for him?
- Where might Jesus be calling me to act in love for Him that might not make sense by earthly standards but makes perfect sense by eternity standards?
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