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Why Did Mary Pour Expensive Perfume on Jesus? (John 12:1-11) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study
Today we look at John 12:1-11, where Mary pours costly perfume on Jesus' feet and Judas criticizes her. I share about a season when my family faced financial struggle and obedience felt risky. We talk about wholehearted devotion, why God's opinion matters more than anyone else's, and how He sees the heart behind our worship.
"Therefore Jesus said, 'Let her alone, so that she may keep it for the day of My burial.'" (John 12:7)
Questions this episode answers
Why did Mary anoint Jesus with perfume?
Mary's act was worship that came from her love for Jesus. The perfume was very costly, and she…
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