91 Blessing and Betrayal

Day 270: John 12:1-11; Matthew 26:6-16; Mark 14:1-10; Luke 22:1-6
TBC Book Two, Chapter 91
With Passover only two days away, the chief priests and the religious teachers who plotted against Jesus knew that they had run out of time. Thousands of people were pouring into Jerusalem for the feast. If Jesus were arrested now, followers of his from all over would be here to defend him. The people might start a riot. So the religious leaders decided they should wait until after Passover.

“Where is he staying in the evenings?” one of them asked.

“In Bethany,” another replied.

On this particular evening, Jesus dined as the honored guest at the home of Lazarus. While Martha served the meal, Mary served Jesus in another way. She took a pint of perfumed oil, the kind they used to pour over a person’s head. Bending down on her knees, she poured the oil over Jesus’ feet—something only a hired servant would do. . . .

As the perfumed scent filled the air, it was obvious to everyone what kind of oil Mary had used—pure nard, and it was very expensive. Seeing how Mary had used this costly oil, one of the disciples frowned. . . .

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book Two, Chapter 91, for the rest of the story.)
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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: Not all our ideas are inspired by God, and a wounded spirit makes fertile soil for the enemy’s seeds . . .
     A promise to cling to: “Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. . . .” 1 John 4:1 NIV
     A praise to fill you: Gotta Serve Somebody  Bob Dylan     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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