The Anointing at Bethany (Mark 14:1–9) — A Sermon by R.C. Sproul

Summary

This sermon passage from Mark 14 introduces Jesus' "passion" or great suffering, coinciding with the Passover feast. A woman anoints Jesus with costly oil in Bethany, which some criticize as wasteful. Jesus, however, commends her act, stating it is a good work done in preparation for His burial and will be remembered wherever the gospel is preached.