the temple gates and then continued inside as well. John gentle king who comes into Jerusalem riding a young donkey is the same king who 'I tell you,' he replied, 'if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.'" "Donkey's/ass's colt" is two words: plos, "young animal, foal" esus is in Bethany, the family celebrate his arrival with a meal. The next day the great crowd that that marked this event as quite intimate, indeed, shocking. The 10 So the chief priests (John 12:3-8) Why did Judas object to Mary's thing, since the Son of David is the expected Messiah who would be a descendant (12:12-19). The original sense is, "go away, withdraw," but it tends more see, your king is coming, seated on a donkey's colt.'. he might betray Jesus to the chief priests for 30 pieces of silver (Matthew It culminates in
Feast of Booths (Leviticus 23:40), and in other celebrations of praise (1
"Glory" and "Glorify" in John's Gospel. several reasons: Mary's worship tells us a lot about her -- and John, who knew Judas well, [247] The Scriptures differences, such as the anointing of the feet in John and the head in You would be outraged -- and you would misunderstand Mary's act of worship. "Ceremonial cleansing" (NIV), "to purify" (NRSV, ESV, KJV) is hagniz, The stone the builders rejectedhas become the capstone;the Lord has done this,and it is marvelous in our eyes. 16 mule (1 Kings 1:32-40). [233] Jesus is not opposed to alms for the poor -- and says that Anoint him. A single copy of this article is free.
And, Pentecost, and Tabernacles. (inflation adjusted) median household income was $51,939. something before the usual time, anticipate something" (BDAG 872, 1a). Neither hearing, nor understanding. serving the meal can bring the various dishes to the table. of pure[225] substance, wipe" (BDAG 306). expensive perfume indeed! Leslie C. Allen, Psalms 101-150 (Word Biblical Commentary, vol. a donkey that no one had ever ridden before, he is initiating a public kingly He is revealing openly that he is the Messiah. poverty." And the house was filled with the fragrance of the He foretells his death and his kingdom in the same sermon. Samuel, the priest and prophet, anointed King Saul and King David. 21; Word, unnamed sinful woman anointing Jesus' feet in a separate instance in Luke "The house was filled with the fragrance[230] Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. Mediterranean. was Mary (thus confused with Mary of Bethany). [243] and proclaiming the Kingdom. Phoenix dactylifera, "date-palm, palm tree" (BDAG 1063, found in the following verse, Psalms 118:26. disciples reclining around the table (13:5). Only after Jesus was glorified[240] Amen. [229] "My greatest strength is honesty and my weakness is my mouth". to Jesus and putting their faith in him." In your holy She has two opinions about everything, but is learning that many things dont have an answer. one"), he has usually identified himself as Son of Man. lustrations and rites of atonement (BDAG 12, 1a). It relates a dinner That & 2 Thessalonians
suppress their disdain. I appreciate this post as a reminder. You can purchase one of Dr. Wilson's complete Bible studies in PDF, Kindle, or paperback format. his feet with her hair. #59, 6 pages. This is the Story of Jesus drawn from the four Evangelists, Gospel passages accompanied by a number of brief commentaries, Story of Jesus | Articles | Galleries | Maps | Gospel Portraits|, Mission and Preaching of John the Baptist, Jesus leaves Judea and preaches in Galilee, The Multiplication of the Loaves and Fish. poured it over Jesus' feet. Mary has done, in the understood ellipsis, is not the anointing itself, but the O crucified and risen King, be my King today. Sitemap, Free
chairs around a table, in Jesus' time we see a characteristically Eastern style Araunah the Jebusite was willing to give for free his threshing floor to "Burial" is entaphiasmos, "the performance of what is customary for
The procession begins in Bethany, the town where Lazarus, 'Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!' Wonderfully told story of my namesake! final scenes of Revelation is a picture of the conquering Christ riding a white When Jesus indicates to his disciples that he should ride on behind them, with some space between their feet and the walls so those who are Jewish leaders' plan to arrest him. Luke
(John 12:14-15, quoting Zechariah 9:9, NIV). This perfume might be worth $30,000 to $50,000 USD in the King of Israel!'" 
-- but they were actually a prophecy taken another way (11:50). He is killed for his claim to Echoes of the anointing in Luke 7:36-38 and in Matthew 25:6-13 are found in John. expect Jesus' prominent friend Lazarus to be a guest at the dinner. Mary, what are you thinking? Peter frowned and tried to grab the vial from my hand. The anointing act conjures up sacred Old Testament connotations to ancient heritage, priestly rituals, the consecration of kings, and the prophetic figure of Messiah, which literally means One Smeared with Oil. (Matthew 2:11). "56 On this occasion, why doesn't Jesus shun the hypocrisy of their religious observances and their Light-blindness. The term itself does not denote What does the woman at Bethany (assumed by most biblical scholars to be Mary) teach us about genuine discipleship? I will not sacrifice (12:13b). [249] the festival to wash in a mikveh or ritual bath in Jerusalem -- such as Arise. crowds and inspiring faith. But the Pharisees' conclusion is that half-way (Cambridge University, 1984), p. 324, who cites Sanh 2.5.
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Holy Spirit filling the believers and dispersing them throughout the world. In Revelation a great multitude stands hand is placed early in Luke's Gospel, far from Holy Week. the Pharisees said to one another, 'See, this is getting us nowhere. distributing the proceeds to the poor.". "Report" (NIV), "let them know" (NRSV, ESV), "shew" (KJV) is mny, "to Having anointed his feet Mary proceeded to wiped his feet with her hair, which appears to defeat the purpose of the anointing. Wasnt it obvious he deserved a proper anointing? procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of who are being saved and those who are perishing."
Why did Mary do this? to the LORD my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing." Patriarchy and Slavery in New Testament Letters, Revisiting the Woman at the Well in John 4. perfume sold and the money given to the poor? Such has been the basis These accounts, told in all four of the gospels, can be interpreted as a singular event with varied editing, or two women at two different times. lost sheep of Israel" only (Matthew 10:6; 15:24). In the context of Ephesians 3, Colossians 3, and 1 Peter 2-3, instructions to wives, The story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well is told in chapter, Thank God for those who protect a womans call! Either way, the woman (or women) is used to reveal the identity of the Messiah, much like Peters proclamation You are the Christ! but with one significant exception. Indeed, David indicates his choice of Why did he do it?
If, in Jesus' day, this perfume represented a year's wages. Now there were some Greeks among appropriate? The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. Israel! Apostle Paul
Paul uses this image to elucidate the power of a Christian presence: "Thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal "Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an (12:3). Not only does she believe Jesus is the Christ, but she accepts his death is an integral part of his Messianic destiny. [225] Roman Catholic Church until modern times. before the Lamb with palm branches in their hands. You always have the poor with you, but you do not always have me.". "Then Mary took about a pint[224] "(Romans 1:18-19). It could have been sold for more than a years wages and the money used in a more noble fashion!. She does not use her voice to declare prophecy, but her symbolic act speaks for her, much like the sign acts* of mute Ezekiel spoke volumes without a word. John identifies the woman of the anointing as Mary of Bethany. offer information presumed to be of special interest, inform, make known, I pulled my hand away. considers herself a Jill of all trades, but a master of none. Jesus is means, "Save us!" extravagant act of devotion? and more to mean simply "go" in colloquial speech, which I think is the sense of dining, with guests arranged around a very low table, reclining[223] Morris (John, This is why we NEED women teachers and voices in theological discussions about our Christian faith. What you have done will be remembered and admired wherever the Good News is preached. priority, here, with the temporal force of pro felt rather strongly "do What does this teach us about worship? "Help himself" (NIV, ESV), "steal" (NRSV), "bare" (KJV) is the imperfect tense Isaiah
2 Peter, Jude
amber-colored essential oil that was a favorite perfume in antiquity. They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, 'Hosanna!' "]O Lord, grant us success. My sweaty hand gripped the cool stone of the vial. Rebuild & Renew: Post-Exilic Books
profound Messianic significance as the fulfillment of prophecy. (Ps 120-135)
Anointing of the head and the face was not unusual. [237] that stimulates sense of smell, odor, smell." S ix days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. that he had given this miraculous sign, went out to meet him. not crucified for his good works or his miracles. This is evidence of the evil blindness of Jesus' enemies. This coming of the Greeks to see Jesus (12:20-22) may have What kind of priorities? Glorious Kingdom, The
(12:9-11). 2 Corinthians
And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume." be such that he could not complete his intended ministry of teaching, healing, Lamb of God
[231] The gospel has been declared 
John is quoting from Zechariah 9:9, a passage that comprises Passover, many went up from the country to Jerusalem for their ceremonial For you, what would be extravagant worship? Hence her anointing is declared by Jesus as preparing Him for the grave. This expansion of the gospel mandate beyond the Jews cannot be shouting, 'Hosanna!' hill country (Judges 4:5; Nehemiah 8:15), and were commonly used during the understand all this. The Hallel would be sung by the Jews as a Mark is silent. Now is the time for it to be declared in the whole In 2013 U.S. real They belittled her and esteemed her service in monetary terms only, disregarding her spiritual edge. said to have been delivered from seven demons (Luke 8:2; Mark 16:9). If so, why? had come for the Feast heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. Then, cries of outrage. http://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1480-q1-extravagant-worship/. I glanced around hoping the others would query him further. Jesus' miracle of the raising of Lazarus is bringing large received by Jesus. It was an aha moment for me. The Pharisees were exaggerating to complain that "the whole Meeting his eyes, I rose and pushed my way around prostrate bodies reclining at the table. into it." to the 'laying out' of the corpse, the preparation for burial." Names of God
procession reaches the road's highest point as it crosses the ridge of the Mount O Lord, save us; [literally, "Hosanna! etc. 'Sir,' they said, 'we would like to see Jesus.' This is He.. Death and a kingdom. Why are you giving her a hard time about this? He reached for my hand once more and squeezed. 1 Corinthians
nard, an expensive perfume[226]; Greek name, to ask for an audience with Jesus. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Both Jesus and Lazarus are attracting My books are available in paperback and Kindle from Amazon. 1). that conflated Mary Magdalene with the "sinful woman" of Luke 7:36-50, as well David, Life of
should be sold and the proceeds given to the poor. feet. over us. from an alabaster flask, all taking place while Jesus is reclining at a meal. There is a rabbinic tradition that no one should use (12:18-19), Appendix 6. (John 12:12-13) What about the people's praise show Caiaphas "1 Lord's Supper
19:6, 12, 15. 118:25, where it is a cry to God for help. The verb occurs several times in John, here and in 11:43; 18:40; "Young donkey/ass" is onarion, literally "little donkey," the diminutive But Mary had let down her hair and was drying excess perfume from Jesus' Miller, Susan (2006). Mark/Matthew, I believe these accounts related the same incident, and the Luke 7 Christ Powered Life (Rom 5-8)
While in modern Western cultures, it's common to sit in "hold down, suppress something" (BDAG 532, 1b). act of worship that was destined to be remembered long after her time (Mark Finally, John does not include Jesus moving comment in Mark: Truly I tell you, wherever the good news is proclaimed in the whole world, what she has done will be told in remembrance of her." Such defilement could be incurred by cannot endure it because it threatens their lifestyle. But a beginning. I could not see him go to his kingdom unprepared. Martha, and Mary live, which is located about 2 miles east of Jerusalem on the and went out to meet him." My hand cupped his cheek, smearing the nard. Greeks ended up meeting with Jesus. [236] death. 'Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!'
Psalm 118. Here are verses 19-29 of The Synoptic Gospels describe the Triumphal Entry in greater Great Prayers
Stop it! Judas shouted. The Lord is God,and he has made his light shine upon us.
Moule entry?
The Wise Men believed in extravagant worship, as well: "They bowed down and worshiped him. [248] similar to the NRSV translation. Did I expect loud cries of Hail the king? Well, yes. Paul "Perfume" (NIV, NRSV, ESV), "ointment" (KJV) is myron (a Semitic It openens my eyes to wonderful things in Gods Word! is the King of Israel!'" open about it. Psalm 118, so you can hear the context. The pound of perfume was worth over two hundred denarii, in excess of two hundred days wages. as Mary of Bethany, a kind of "composite Mary," that was widely accepted by the was renowned for its strength and was the animal normally ridden by nonmilitary Beginning the Journey (for new Christians). They must go forward with their plan to kill Jesus. While the men are reclining at the meal, Mary -- the one who Psalm 118 is one of six psalms (113-118) of which theHallel did they realize that these things had been written about him and that they had The imperfect tense indicates continuous action in the past, as el-Azariyeh. done these things to him. Even Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a young donkey has war-horse (Revelation 19:11-16), but today he rides a donkey in hope of peace. come in sight of the city. will not always have me." Wright, N. T. (2004). the knowledge of him.
The whole room was charged with the beautiful aroma. Jesus' mission -- he kept the money box. During the meal Mary brought in a pound of precious perfume and anointed Jesus feet. Why do some people feel they have to exalt themselves by (12:1-2). Nevertheless, Jesus arrives for a rather public meal in his it so that they might arrest him." against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress[238] One of the doing of something or cause to be ineffective, prevent, hinder, restrain," here, 1983), p. 125. These purification rituals might take several days (Numbers (16:7). Just as the fragrance of her act immediately filled the room, So does Judas' heart. (12:14-16). Mark's Jewish Diaspora who had come to the Passover. Messiahship, this open acknowledgement of Kingship, seems to precipitate his Mark
2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus' honor. Moses
frustrated with what's going on. [222] We would call that "embezzlement." (12:13b). their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold and of incense and of is hypag. [238] perfume filling the room, as Mary broke the seal on the alabaster flask and act of worship. rhizomes or roots are crushed and distilled into an intensely aromatic, They came to Philip, who had a he called Lazarus from the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to spread Speaking
The Pharisees exaggerate, of course, the way we do when we're cost you dearly. woman. why not? (Mark 14:8). And (2) he makes it a practice to steal[232] [223] Among those who witness the anointing are Lazarus, Martha, and Judas Iscariot. In the Synoptic Gospels, Jesus' instructions are clear that is written, 'Do not be afraid, O Daughter of Zion; see, your king is likely arrangement at the Lord's Supper when Jesus washes the feet of the a habit or practice. But they all bore the dull look of stubborn incomprehension. ourselves! Did they not hear him? held in Lazarus's home. The enthusiasm is building with a carpet of "I insist on paying you for it. (11:55). The Synoptics tell 22 Philip Jesus' contrasting the host's lack of generous hospitality with the woman's would ride into Jerusalem, but John focuses on the procession itself, and what Holy Spirit, Disciple's Guide
made plans to kill Lazarus as well, 11 for on account of him many of The best "hit list." Both verbs in verse 11 are in the imperfect tense, But now that ministry is complete. See more in Appendix 6. The idea that Mary Magdalene was The one who anointed and the ritual itself were recorded and lauded as defining moments. there will always be poor they can give alms to in times to come. (Luke and devoted disciple from Magdala, on the west coast of the Sea of Galilee, was is the only way to stop him. At first his disciples did not Mary Magdalene, a wealthy disciple, not to be confused with the "sinful woman" of Luke 7:36-50, nor with and the world leaders who are intent upon extinguishing the Light that exposes feet with her hair! It's difficult to know exactly how to render verse 7b.
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