1. Jesus Anointed At Bethany Mt 26:6-13, Mk 14:3-9, Lk 7:36-50, John 12:1-8 Whatever the actual equivalent of expense, the disciples seemed to think the alabaster box was worth much. Can you see Jesus’ suffering caused by His own disciples?

2. Jesus Anointed At Bethany Imagine if someone decided they would spend money on you because they found you so valuable, but your closest friend condemned them for their “waste.” Jesus’ suffering here is caused by disciples who are more concerned with the poor in the near absence of their Messiah.

3. Jesus Anointed At Bethany Time Issue: Mark places this event 2 Days before Passover: Tuesday night. John places it 6 days before Passover: Friday night. And it could also have been on Wednesday night. We know from John that this woman is Mary, the sister of Lazarus.