Daily Readings

Why were Jesus and his disciples in Jerusalem?  Why was this significant for Jesus’ impending death? (see Exodus 12:1-16).

As you trace the events which unfolded during the last week of Jesus’ earthly life, notice His state of preparedness (vv12-16).  What does this tell you about the mental state Jesus was in?

Jesus had known that Judas had never believed in him and money was probably not the only reason for the betrayal.  What are some reasons why Judas betrayed Jesus?

Why would the religious authorities need Judas Iscariot to betray Jesus?  

Yet, Jesus describes the woman’s action as acceptable, especially when she did the right thing to prepare him for burial.  It was a clear sign of Jesus’ prediction of his death.  How is this prediction connected with the proclamation of the gospel in v9?

The ointment contained in the alabaster jar was costly and would have been the average of 300 days of wages for a labourer then.  Why was it considered wasteful?