Mary's Worship
What did Mary pour on Jesus’ feet?
Expensive Perfume - John 12:3
What did the crowd shout as Jesus entered?
“Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” – John 12:13
“Unless a grain of wheat falls...” What is Jesus referring to?
His death and resurrection; spiritual fruit comes through sacrifice – John 12:24
Who believed secretly but stayed silent?
Many religious leaders – John 12:42
“Why wasn’t this perfume sold…?”
Judas Iscariot – John 12:5
Why did Judas criticize Mary?
He claimed it was a waste; he was a thief and wanted the money – John 12:4–6
What animal did Jesus ride?
A young donkey (fulfilling prophecy) – John 12:14
What does Jesus say about those who love their lives?
They will lose them; true life comes by giving your life to God – John 12:25
What Old Testament prophet is quoted about unbelief?
Isaiah – John 12:38–40
“They loved human praise more than God’s.”
Narrator/John’s commentary – John 12:43
How much was the perfume worth?
About a year’s wages (300 denarii) – John 12:5
What prophecy did Jesus fulfill?
Zechariah 9:9 – “Do not be afraid, Daughter Zion…” – John 12:15
What does Jesus say He will do when He is ‘lifted up’?
“Draw all people to Myself” – referring to His crucifixion – John 12:32–33
What kept people from openly following Jesus?
Fear of the Pharisees and love of human praise – John 12:42–43
“Leave her alone… it was meant for my burial.”Jesus – John 12:7
Jesus – John 12:7
What does Mary’s act of worship reveal about her heart?
She valued Jesus above all; it was an act of love, sacrifice, and honor
Why were the Pharisees upset about the crowd?
They feared losing control; “The whole world has gone after Him!” – John 12:19
What does it mean to “walk in the light”?
To follow Jesus and not remain in spiritual darkness – John 12:35–36
What’s the result of continual unbelief?
Hearts are hardened; people become blind to the truth – John 12:40
“The whole world has gone after Him!”
Pharisees – John 12:19
Compare Mary’s action with Judas’s motive—what’s the deeper contrast?
Mary gave sacrificially out of love; Judas pretended to care but was selfish and greedy
What were people expecting from Jesus—and how did He challenge it?
They wanted a political king; Jesus offered a sacrificial path to life through death
Explain the metaphor of a seed dying in relation to discipleship.
Disciples must die to self to bear fruit; following Jesus requires sacrifice – John 12:24–26
How does John 12 reveal the cost of following Jesus?
True discipleship requires dying to self, risking rejection, and choosing God’s approval over man’s
“Father, glorify Your name.” Who said it and what happened next?
Jesus; a voice from heaven replied, “I have glorified it, and will glorify it again.” – John 12:28