Day 82 - Matthew 26:1-13

1 When Jesus had finished saying all these things, he said to his disciples, 2 “As you know, Passover begins in two days, and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.”

3 At that same time the leading priests and elders were meeting at the residence of Caiaphas, the high priest, 4 plotting how to capture Jesus secretly and kill him. 5 “But not during the Passover celebration,” they agreed, “or the people may riot.”

6 Meanwhile, Jesus was in Bethany at the home of Simon, a man who had previously had leprosy. 7 While he was eating, a woman came in with a beautiful alabaster jar of expensive perfume and poured it over his head.

8 The disciples were indignant when they saw this. “What a waste!” they said. 9 “It could have been sold for a high price and the money given to the poor.”

10 But Jesus, aware of this, replied, “Why criticize this woman for doing such a good thing to me? 11 You will always have the poor among you, but you will not always have me. 12 She has poured this perfume on me to prepare my body for burial. 13 I tell you the truth, wherever the Good News is preached throughout the world, this woman’s deed will be remembered and discussed.”


Terrie's Comments:
I think it is interesting that while that woman and Jesus were focused on eternal things, the disciples were focused on earthly things (like money and providing for daily needs).  Jesus was true to his word when he said that she would be heard about everywhere :-) 

I also find it interesting that Jesus was predicting his arrest and crucifixion at the same time that people were plotting out how it would take place.


Tori's Comments:

What a thing to be remembered for! I hope to love Jesus as this woman did!





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