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Mar 14, 2022 · When Jesus receives the Holy Spirit at His baptism, He is “anointed” by God in preparation for His life’s work (Luke 3:22; cf. Acts 10:38; Luke 4:18). On three separate occasions, Jesus is anointed with fragrant ointment in His work as the Savior, the King of heaven who was in preparation to die to save His people.
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The event (or events – see discussion below) is reported in Matthew 26, Mark 14, Luke 7, and John 12. [2] Matthew and Mark are very similar: Matthew 26:6–13. While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, which she poured on his head as he was reclining at the table.
Feb 2, 2017 · Jesus of Nazareth was not anointed with the anointing oil which was typically used for the priests of the Levitical priesthood. 1 Rather, he was anointed with the Holy Spirit, “the oil of gladness.” In Psa. 45:6–7, it is written, 6 O’ God, Your throne is forever and ever; the scepter of Your kingdom is a scepter of righteousness.
Jul 26, 2023 · There is also a sense in which Christians today are anointed. Through Jesus Christ, believers receive “an anointing from the Holy One” (1 John 2:20). This anointing is not expressed in an outward ceremony but through sharing in the gift of the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:11).
Apr 21, 2022 · The same woman might have anointed Jesus 2 and 6 days ahead of his burial is a very real possibility as well. Matthew Mark and John speak of one woman and 2 and 6 days 2 occurences possibly. Luke may or may not speak of the same woman but likely it is a different woman and possibly the woman who was caught in adultery who was forgiven much.
Feb 26, 2017 · Mary therefore took a pound of expensive ointment made from pure nard, and anointed the feet of Jesus and wiped his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.
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Nov 12, 2014 · Since the dead were anointed with spices and oils (including myrrh), the woman’s action foreshadows the women who visit Jesus’ tomb in Mark 16:1 to anoint his body. In Mark and Matthew, a disciple objects to the woman’s display of generosity saying the perfume could have been sold and the money given to the poor.
