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.