In this episode, we step into the incredible story of Mary, the sister of Lazarus, as she does something totally unexpected—she pours out an entire jar of precious perfume onto Jesus' feet! Why would she do that? And why did some people (looking at you, Judas!) think it was a waste? Jesus responds in a way that might just change how we think about showing love and gratitude today.
But that’s just the beginning! The story builds toward an epic moment—Jesus’ grand entrance into Jerusalem! But here’s the twist—many people thought Jesus had come to be a powerful king who would overthrow the Romans, but He had a much bigger mission in mind. What was He really doing? And what’s up with the donkey? (Spoiler: It’s more important than you think! )
Let’s jump in!
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Podcast Questions:
What did Mary do to show her gratitude to Jesus
When the people came to see Jesus in Jerusalem, what did they wave in the air and set down on the ground for him?
What did palm branches symbolize?
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