Anoint

Posted byBob ReszlerPosted inLiturgy of the Word
John 12:1-11
{ THE SEED } What comes to mind when you read this ordinary word?

anoint

{ THE SPROUT } How does the word change when part of the Gospel phrase?

anointed the feet of Jesus

{ THE PLANT } How is God speaking to you today?

Mary took a liter of costly perfumed oil made from genuine aromatic nard and anointed the feet of Jesus and dried them with her hair.

{ THE BEFORE } Does God’s message change knowing the Gospel setting?

Six days before Passover Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead.

{ THE AFTER } Does God’s message change knowing the Gospel conclusion?

The chief priests plotted to kill Lazarus too, because many of the Jews were turning away and believing in Jesus because of him.