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Sometime later that evening, after supper, in the home of Simon (whom Jesus had healed from leprosy), it became quite apparent that none of His disciples had really been listening to the important things that Jesus had been saying. Mary of Bethany, apparently among the guests of Simon, approached Jesus (who was reclined from the table) and poured into His hair an expensive mixture of perfume and oil. The disciples still clueless about Christ’s message express their frustration (in particular Judas) with what she has done to Him. They grumbled under their breath and protested to Jesus about how inappropriate her behavior was, claiming that by her pouring something so expensive on His head she was wasting valuable resources for their ministry. Jesus uses the situation as a “teachable moment” by further revealing the magnitude of His mission. He says, “Don’t bother this woman, for me, she has done a beautiful thing. She pours the perfume of preparation for my burial, and wherever this gospel is preached she will be remembered.” But this too went right over their heads. Many had heard the words of Jesus during the week, and at this point, it seems as though she was the only one of the few who had listened.
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