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Why is Jesus anointed at Bethany in John 12? video discussion

April 1, 2022March 30, 2022 by Ian Paul

The Sunday gospel lectionary reading for Lent 5 in Year C takes a break from our reading of Luke’s gospel to focus on the anointing of Jesus in Bethany by Mary, sister of Martha and Lazarus, in John 12.1–8. (If anyone can explain this move, I would love to hear!). In this video, Ian and James … Continue Reading

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Why is Jesus anointed at Bethany in John 12?

April 1, 2022March 28, 2022 by Ian Paul

This Sunday gospel lectionary reading for Lent 5 in Year C takes a break from our reading of Luke’s gospel to focus on the anointing of Jesus in Bethany by Mary, sister of Martha and Lazarus, in John 12.1–8. (If anyone can explain this move, I would love to hear!). This is an unusual narrative … Continue Reading

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