John 12 and Matthew 26 cover the anointing of Jesus’s feet by Mary with costly perfume, highlighting the contrast between pure worship and selfish motives.
Highlights
Mary anoints Jesus’s feet with costly perfume, showing pure worship.
Judas criticizes the act, revealing selfish motives.
The event becomes a lasting memorial to Mary’s devotion.
Whatever is given to the Lord is kept for eternity.
The story serves as a reminder of the value of sacrificial giving.
Mary’s act foreshadows Jesus’s impending burial.