Questions
Pouring precious ointment on Jesus (Mk 14:1-9; Jn 12:1-8)
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The chief priests and the scribes did not want to kill Jesus on the Passover Day. Do you know if they have fulfilled their wish?
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Mark said the woman poured the ointment on Jesus’ head whereas John said she anointed his feet. Do the two records have conflict with each other?
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Mark said “after two days was the feast of the Passover” whereas John said “six days before the Passover”. Do both records have conflict with each other? Which day did the event of pouring the ointment actually take place? Which record is more relevant to the day of the event?
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Why is the woman willing to offer such a big sacrifice on Jesus? What is her purpose for so doing? What does she want to express to Jesus?
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Why are some people unhappy about it? Who are they? What are they really thinking in mind? (Matt 26:8)
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What does Jesus’ response mean to these people?
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What can we learn from the woman’s act?