Summary of Matthew 26:1-16
Jesus tells his disciples he will be handed over to be crucified in two days. The chief priests and the elders assembled at the palace of the high priest named Caiaphas to plot to arrest Jesus and kill him. But they didn’t want to do it during the Feast.
A woman anointed Jesus at Bethany in the home of Simon the Leper. She poured very expensive perfume on his head. The disciples upbraided the woman, saying they could have sold the perfume for a high price and given the money to the poor. Jesus chastized the disciples, saying he will not always be with them. She is preparing him for burial. She will be remembered for what she has done.
Judas Iscariot went to the chief priests to ask how much they would give him to betray Jesus. They said 30 silver coins. He agreed to do so when the opportunity rose.
Questions for Matthew 26:1-16
3) A woman (Mary, Martha’s sister as we learn in John’s gospel) honors Jesus by pouring very expensive perfume on him, in effect anointing him and preparing him for burial. Judas Iscariot dishonors Jesus with his betrayal. The chief priests and elders dishonor Jesus with their desire to kill him. The disciples dishonor Jesus when they criticize the woman’s gift of love. The woman’s actions inspire me because she gives up her most valuable possessions for Jesus.
4) Jesus defends the woman and sets the record straight to his disciples. We all worship Jesus in different ways, and he understands our hearts and what the gift and methods mean to him. We should not criticize others and their means of worship, as it is between the Lord and them.
5) Judas is willing to betray Jesus for 30 pieces of silver, which was a lot of money but not astronomical. The woman spends all she has on her anointing of Jesus. To Judas, Jesus was expendable with a price on his head. The woman valued Jesus with her life, heart, and soul.
Conclusions to WordGo Christ’s Life and Work Matthew 26:1-16
Great passage to get us to think about what Jesus means to us and what he is worth to us. Obviously, there is no price since he is priceless. But, when it comes to sacrifing for him, how often do we do it and do we have a limit when we do so? He is our only hope. He made the ultimate sacrifice for us. Great stuff!
Many Bible scholars say that the act of the woman was the final turning point for Judas who then decides to betray Jesus. Great stuff!
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