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How long before the Passover did Jesus arrive at Bethany?
How long before the Passover did Jesus arrive at Bethany?
Six days
What man lived at Bethany?
What man lived at Bethany?
Lazarus whom Jesus had raised from the dead
What was done in Jesus' honor at the home of Lazarus six days before the Passover?
What was done in Jesus' honor at the home of Lazarus six days before the Passover?
A dinner was given in His honor
Who served at the dinner given in Jesus' honor at Bethany?
Who served at the dinner given in Jesus' honor at Bethany?
What man was among those reclining at the table with Jesus at the dinner given at Bethany?
What man was among those reclining at the table with Jesus at the dinner given at Bethany?
Who put perfume on Jesus at the dinner held in His honor at Bethany?
Who put perfume on Jesus at the dinner held in His honor at Bethany?
What part of Jesus' body did Mary anoint with perfume at the dinner held in His honor at Bethany?
What part of Jesus' body did Mary anoint with perfume at the dinner held in His honor at Bethany?
How much perfume did Mary put on Jesus' feet at the dinner held in His honor?
How much perfume did Mary put on Jesus' feet at the dinner held in His honor?
What kind of perfume did Mary put on Jesus' feet at the dinner held in His honor?
What kind of perfume did Mary put on Jesus' feet at the dinner held in His honor?
In what two ways was the nard described which Mary put on Jesus' feet?
In what two ways was the nard described which Mary put on Jesus' feet?
With what did Mary wipe the feet of Jesus after pouring the perfume on them?
With what did Mary wipe the feet of Jesus after pouring the perfume on them?
How was the house affected by the perfume Mary put on the feet of Jesus?
How was the house affected by the perfume Mary put on the feet of Jesus?
Which of Jesus' disciples objected to the perfume being used to anoint the feet of Jesus?
Which of Jesus' disciples objected to the perfume being used to anoint the feet of Jesus?
What did Judas Iscariot say could have been done with the perfume that was put on Jesus' feet?
What did Judas Iscariot say could have been done with the perfume that was put on Jesus' feet?
How much was the perfume worth that Mary used to put on Jesus' feet?
How much was the perfume worth that Mary used to put on Jesus' feet?
Why did Judas care about what happened to the perfume that was poured on Jesus' feet?
Why did Judas care about what happened to the perfume that was poured on Jesus' feet?
Who was keeper of the money bag among the apostles?
Who was keeper of the money bag among the apostles?
What did Judas do as keeper of the money bag that he should not have?
What did Judas do as keeper of the money bag that he should not have?
What was Jesus' response to Judas Iscariot's statement about selling the perfume and giving the money to the poor?
What was Jesus' response to Judas Iscariot's statement about selling the perfume and giving the money to the poor?
Jesus states that the poor will always be among us, who will not be?
Jesus states that the poor will always be among us, who will not be?
Who were the two people that a large crowd came to see at Bethany?
Who were the two people that a large crowd came to see at Bethany?
Besides Jesus, who did the chief priests want to kill?
Besides Jesus, who did the chief priests want to kill?
Why did the chief priests want to kill Lazarus?
Why did the chief priests want to kill Lazarus?
What physical objects did the crowd from Jerusalem take as they went out to meet Jesus who was on His way into Jerusalem?
What physical objects did the crowd from Jerusalem take as they went out to meet Jesus who was on His way into Jerusalem?
What was the crowd shouting as Jesus was on His way into Jerusalem from Bethany?
What was the crowd shouting as Jesus was on His way into Jerusalem from Bethany?
On what did Jesus ride as He entered into Jerusalem?
On what did Jesus ride as He entered into Jerusalem?
When did the disciples understand all the things that were happening to Jesus as He entered Jerusalem on a donkey?
When did the disciples understand all the things that were happening to Jesus as He entered Jerusalem on a donkey?
What was the crowd doing that had been with Jesus when He raised Lazarus from the dead?
What was the crowd doing that had been with Jesus when He raised Lazarus from the dead?
Why did many people go out to meet Jesus after He raised Lazarus?
Why did many people go out to meet Jesus after He raised Lazarus?
To which apostle did the Greeks ask to see Jesus?
To which apostle did the Greeks ask to see Jesus?
Where was Philip from?
Where was Philip from?
What request did the Greeks bring to Philip?
What request did the Greeks bring to Philip?
Who did Philip take with him to tell Jesus of the request of the Greeks?
Who did Philip take with him to tell Jesus of the request of the Greeks?
In response to the Greeks' request to see Him, Jesus stated what about His hour?
In response to the Greeks' request to see Him, Jesus stated what about His hour?
Quote John 12:23-25
Quote John 12:23-25
If a kernel of wheat dies, what happens?
If a kernel of wheat dies, what happens?
What will happen to the man who loves his life (in this world)?
What will happen to the man who loves his life (in this world)?
What will happen to the man who hates his life in this world?
What will happen to the man who hates his life in this world?
According to Jesus, His father will honor whom?
According to Jesus, His father will honor whom?
When Jesus' heart was troubled what did Jesus say instead of: "Father, save me from this hour."?
When Jesus' heart was troubled what did Jesus say instead of: "Father, save me from this hour."?
What did the voice from heaven state when Jesus said, "Father, glorify your name!"?
What did the voice from heaven state when Jesus said, "Father, glorify your name!"?
What two things did the crowd that had heard the voice from heaven say it was?
What two things did the crowd that had heard the voice from heaven say it was?
For whose benefit did Jesus say the voice from heaven was given?
For whose benefit did Jesus say the voice from heaven was given?
What did Jesus say He would do when He was lifted up from the earth?
What did Jesus say He would do when He was lifted up from the earth?
Why did Jesus say, "when I am lifted up from this earth"?
Why did Jesus say, "when I am lifted up from this earth"?
From where had the crowd heard that the Christ will remain forever?
From where had the crowd heard that the Christ will remain forever?
What did Jesus say about the man who walks in the dark?
What did Jesus say about the man who walks in the dark?
Why should the people have put their trust in the light while they still had it?
Why should the people have put their trust in the light while they still had it?
After Jesus had done all the miraculous signs in the presence of the people after His triumphal entry, how did they respond to Him?
After Jesus had done all the miraculous signs in the presence of the people after His triumphal entry, how did they respond to Him?
What prophecy was fulfilled by the people not believing in Jesus?
What prophecy was fulfilled by the people not believing in Jesus?
What did Isaiah say about the people being unable to believe?
What did Isaiah say about the people being unable to believe?
Some of the leaders believed in Jesus but would not confess their faith, why?
Some of the leaders believed in Jesus but would not confess their faith, why?
Why were the leaders who believed in Jesus afraid of being put out of the synagogue?
Why were the leaders who believed in Jesus afraid of being put out of the synagogue?
Who else does a man believe in when he believes in Jesus?
Who else does a man believe in when he believes in Jesus?
Why does Jesus say that He has come into the world as a light?
Why does Jesus say that He has come into the world as a light?
Jesus did not come to judge the world but to do what?
Jesus did not come to judge the world but to do what?
What does Jesus say will judge the one who rejects Him and does not accept His words?
What does Jesus say will judge the one who rejects Him and does not accept His words?
What two things did the Father command Jesus concerning the word He spoke?
What two things did the Father command Jesus concerning the word He spoke?
The command of the Father leads to what?
The command of the Father leads to what?
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Study Notes
Jesus' Arrival in Bethany
- Jesus arrived in Bethany six days before the Passover celebration.
- Lazarus, whom Jesus raised from the dead, lived in Bethany.
The Dinner at Lazarus' Home
- A dinner was held in Jesus' honor shortly before Passover.
- Martha served at the dinner, while Lazarus reclined at the table with Jesus.
- Mary anointed Jesus' feet with about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume.
Mary's Act of Devotion
- Mary wiped Jesus' feet with her hair after pouring the perfume on them.
- The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.
Judas Iscariot's Objection
- Judas Iscariot criticized the use of perfume, suggesting it could have been sold to help the poor.
- The perfume was worth a year's wages.
- Judas, the keeper of the money bag, had a history of stealing from it.
Jesus' Defense of Mary
- Jesus defended Mary's actions, indicating it was meant for His burial and emphasizing the importance of honoring Him in that moment.
The Crowd's Enthusiasm
- Large crowds came to see both Jesus and Lazarus after the resurrection of Lazarus, leading the chief priests to plot to kill Lazarus as well due to his influence on people turning to Jesus.
Jesus' Triumphal Entry
- The crowd greeted Jesus with palm branches, shouting praises as He entered Jerusalem on a young donkey, proclaiming Him as the King of Israel.
The Understanding of the Disciples
- The disciples only understood the significance of the events after Jesus was glorified.
The Greeks' Request
- Some Greeks requested to see Jesus, who was introduced to Philip from Bethsaida; this request was taken to Jesus by Philip and Andrew.
Jesus’ Teachings on Life and Death
- Jesus spoke about His impending glorification and the necessity of dying to produce new life, using the metaphor of a kernel of wheat.
Spiritual Insights
- Emphasis on receiving eternal life through selflessness rather than earthly attachments.
- Jesus indicated that His followers who serve will be honored by God.
The Voice from Heaven
- At the request for glorification, a voice from heaven confirmed God's glory and was aimed at benefiting the people.
Reactions of the Crowd
- Despite witnessing miracles, many did not believe in Jesus, fulfilling prophetic scripture about spiritual blindness.
Fear of Confession Among Leaders
- Some leaders believed in Jesus but refrained from confessing out of fear of expulsion from the synagogue, valuing human praise over divine approval.
Jesus as the Light
- Jesus came into the world as a light to prevent believers from remaining in darkness and to offer salvation rather than judgment.
The Father's Commandments
- Jesus spoke only what the Father commanded, leading to eternal life for those who heed His words.
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