This oil was very expensive, worth a year’s wages based on the average income of the day. We know from John’s account (John 12:1-8) that this was done by the same Mary who sat at Christ’s feet, mesmerized by His words, in Luke 10:38-42. She was the sister of Martha and Lazarus, whom Jesus raised from the dead.

Pre-post statement: Ceci’s 96 year old mom went to heaven this past Thursday. Today she is celebrating in heaven and we are joining her here on earth. Because of out of town funeral arrangements and being with family, there will not be new Give Him 15 posts on Monday and Tuesday. We have selected a few popular posts from the past to share with you. We appreciate your prayers during this time. Have You Been Found? When Christ was preparing His original twelve world-changing pioneers, He made...

We are entering the week leading up to Resurrection Sunday, often referred to as The Passion Week. Christ actually began experiencing the emotional pressure of what was coming several weeks before the Cross occurred. Most people fail to consider that Jesus was truly human, with real emotions and the ability to feel pain. He experienced grief, sorrow, anger, and disappointment, enjoyed friendships, knew joy and laughter, felt hunger and thirst, grew tired and sleepy. Though fully God, Jesus was a