Mark 14:1-9
November 29th 2015, 5th Holy Day of the month
Rev. Tadashi Nagae, pastor
November 29th 2015, 5th Holy Day of the month
Rev. Tadashi Nagae, pastor
It happened at the home of a man named Simon in Bethany. Mary poured perfume made of pure nard on the head of Jesus. Let us learn from her faith.
Firstly, Mary listened to the word carefully. When Martha was busy and distracted, her sister Mary was listening to the word quietly. Jesus must have told her about his death on the cross. She didn't miss it. That was why she was able to prepare for his burial.
Secondly, Mary offered the very best she could for the Lord. This perfume was very expensive one valued 300 denarii (the amount of wages for 300 days). The disciples rebuked her that it was the waste of perfume, but she did it because she thought he deserved it.
Thirdly, Mary didn't miss this opportunity. The time of the death of the Lord was approaching. She didn't miss the opportunity to be able to prepare for his burial.
We are in the grace to hear the word, but how seriously are we listening to it and how thankfully are we trying to respond to it? Let us follow this shining faith of Mary from Bethany!
Firstly, Mary listened to the word carefully. When Martha was busy and distracted, her sister Mary was listening to the word quietly. Jesus must have told her about his death on the cross. She didn't miss it. That was why she was able to prepare for his burial.
Secondly, Mary offered the very best she could for the Lord. This perfume was very expensive one valued 300 denarii (the amount of wages for 300 days). The disciples rebuked her that it was the waste of perfume, but she did it because she thought he deserved it.
Thirdly, Mary didn't miss this opportunity. The time of the death of the Lord was approaching. She didn't miss the opportunity to be able to prepare for his burial.
We are in the grace to hear the word, but how seriously are we listening to it and how thankfully are we trying to respond to it? Let us follow this shining faith of Mary from Bethany!
<The Verse of the Bible>
She did what she could. She poured perfume on my body beforehand to prepare for my burial.
Mark 14:8 (NIV)
