John Ch. 12
Mary Anoints Jesus at Bethany 12 Six days before the Passover, Jesus therefore came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. “Bethany” (see ch.1:28) meaning “House of Dates”, - sustenance - will now live up to its name… 2 So they gave a dinner for him there. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those reclining with him at table. 3 Mary therefore took a pound of expensive ointment made from pure nard, and anointed the feet of Jesus and wiped his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. Refer back to the commentary on ch.1:27 { Ironically this was in Bethany; home to two of these women, who will bow themselves so low - beyond “tying his sandal straps” , to washing his feet and in doing so, will acknowledge their unworthiness and receive his mercy, grace and forgiveness.} Mary is one of these women: “ Mary” To stoop so low and display publicly, such raw and unrehearsed devotion… T...