While he was in Bethany, reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke the jar and poured the perfume on his head. Mark 14:3
Today was a quiet day for Jesus and His disciples and they spent it in a familiar place Bethany. This was Jesus go to place to take a step back slow down and rest. In this town He had friends like Mary, Martha and Lazarus. He felt at home and found comfort in the company of friends and His Father.
Although the Scriptures are silent about what transpired today, we can rest assure that Jesus spent time not only with His friends but with His Father. For tomorrow evening they would be celebrating Passover and Jesus knew He was only hours away from being betrayed, arrested, beaten, whipped and crucified. More now than ever He was going to need to know His Father’s love for Him.
This is also the day most theologians believe Judas betrayed Jesus to the religious leaders
Scripture: Mark 14:1-11
Something to Consider: What do you think you would be doing if you knew you would be facing what Jesus was? How does this information impact your relationship with Him.
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