The Savior Anointed

Choice 3: Mark 14:3–9; Matthew 26:6–13. The Savior Anointed

1. Review Mark 14:3–9 and Matthew 26:6–13. Then write answers to the following questions:
• What reason is given for why the woman anointed the Savior with “very precious” (costly) ointment? What does Mark 14:8 imply that she understood? (see also Mark 9:31–32).

The reason given why the woman anointed the Savior was to prepare him for his burial. Mark 14:8 implies that she knew that Christ was going to die soon, and that missionary work would need to continue.

• Why did some of the disciples feel indignant and call her action a “waste”?

Because they thought the oil could have been used more wisely, they did not understand her intent.

2. The Savior said that the woman had “wrought a good work” and that wherever the gospel would be preached, the woman’s deed would “be spoken of for a memorial of her” (Mark 14:6, 9). What did the woman do that made it an act worthy of the Savior’s praise and our remembrance? How is the woman an example to you? Write a paragraph describing some ways that you could give the Lord something valuable. (see Matthew 25:40).

What the woman did was: pored the oil, and anointed the Savior.  We learn in these verses, that the oil was expensive, and that she could have gotten a lot of money for selling the oil.  But instead she sacrificed it for the Lord.  This is an example to me because there are things in my life that I should also sacrifice for the Lord instead of use for their “intended” purpose.  For example, tithing, this is money that I can give to the Lord instead of use for my personal gain.  Also, I can sacrifice my time toward church callings and visiting teaching.  Those are just a couple of thing that I can give to the Lord.

Showing love

Choice 5: John 13:34–35. A New Commandment

1. According to John 13:34–35, how can others know if we are disciples of Jesus Christ?

If we show love towards them.

2. List some specific ways a disciple of Jesus Christ might respond in the following situations (in accordance with John 13:34–35):
• Someone you know is ridiculed or made fun of because of the way he or she dresses. 

In this situation a disciple of Christ would respond by sticking up for that person, in a way that doesn’t put somebody else down. 

• You see a new person at church.

Introduce yourself to them, be interested in what they have to say, and make them feel as if they have a new friend.

3. Ponder the question, “Do people know that I am a disciple of Jesus Christ by the way I treat them?” Select a family member, coworker, or neighbor and make a short list of things you can do during the coming week to show him or her the kind of love the Savior would show. Then follow through with what you wrote down.

Something’s I could to for a specific person to help them feel loved:

-Give them a call or send them a message.

-listen to them instead of always talking to them.

-be charitable towards them.

-be patient with them.

-be understanding of their situation.

-be sure to practice good communication skills with them.

Overview of the Last Week of the Savior’s Mortal Ministry

Topic Choices (Choose One)

Choice 1: Overview of the Last Week of the Savior’s Mortal Ministry

Read the information in the institute student manual about “The Last Days of Jesus’ Mortal Mission” (pp. 135–37). Then fill in the following chart with key events that took place during the Savior’s final week of mortality:

Day 1	Day 2	Day 3	Day 4	Day 5	Day 6	Day 7 (Sabbath)	Day of the Resurrection
Jesus arrived in Jerusalem, was praised, went to the temple and took note of what he saw, then retired to Bethany.	Cleansed the temple.	Jesus condemned the Jewish leadership, and from then on only taught the twelve (and not the public).  Jewish leaders consulted about Jesus' death.	Jesus knew of the plot	Passover meal with the twelve. Jesus introduced the Sacrament. He prophesied of his death and who would betray him.  Jesus suffered the pain of all men and bled from every pore. He was then taken away by an armed band lead by Judas,  and brought to an illegal trial.	Jesus was charged with “blasphemy,” and the charge of sedition against the state. Pilate gave into the clamor to crucify Him. Jesus voluntarily gave up his spirit.  At sundown, was the Passover, and Jesus' body was taken to the sealed tomb.	The Jewish Sabbath day, Jesus’ body remained in the tomb, but his spirit “ministered in the realm of departed spirits.”	Christ emerged from the tomb, and appeared to Mary and many other witnesses.

Become a disciple of Christ

Choice 2: Luke 10:38–42; 11:1–13; 12:13–40; 13:23–24; 14:16–33. Being a Disciple of Jesus Christ

1. Read Luke 10:38–42; 11:1–13; 12:13–40; 13:23–24; 14:16–33 and the institute student manual commentary for Luke 11:5–13, “The Parable of the Friend at Midnight” (p. 115). Make a list of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ and what the Savior taught about counting the costs of following Him.

Disciple of Christ

·         Hear and listen to the counsels of the Lord.

·         Learn to pray

·         Forgive others

·         Stay away from temptation

·         Be a good friend

·         Gain a testimony by asking

·         Beware of covetousness

·         Do not “take ease” (chapter 12:19)

·         Have faith

·         “Consider the Ravens” (chapter12:24)

·         Don’t be doubtful

·         Seek the kingdom of God

·         Be ready for when Christ comes

·         Missionary work

·         Don’t be afraid to lay down your life for Christ’s sake.

·         Real need for prayer

·         Real trust in God

·         Fervently ask

        Cost of following Him

·         Narrow gate (Luke chapter 13:23-24)

·         Forsake all that you have (Luke 12:33)

2. Identify one of the teachings from your list that you would like to apply more fully in your life. Write a paragraph about how you could apply that teaching and what difference you believe it would make in your life.

One of the teachings that I would to apply more fully in my life is fervent prayer.  Sometimes prayer becomes something to check off my list of things to do.  This shouldn’t happen.  This shouldn’t happen, I should be fervently praying to the Lord, instead of half heartedly doing so.

3. Read Luke 14:33; Omni 1:26; Mosiah 2:34; Matthew 13:44–46. Explain in writing what is ultimately required to be a disciple of Jesus Christ.

·         Forsake all that we have

·         Come unto Christ

·         Partake of Christ’s salvation and the power of his redemption

·         Offer your whole soul

·         Pray and fast

·         Endure to the end

·         Be as little children

·         Render all that you have and are to Heavenly Father (law of consecration)

·         Be teachable

·         Sacrifice all that you have for the kingdom of Heaven