“It would be well for us tospend a thoughtful hour each day in contemplation of the life of Christ”

—The Desire of Ages, p. 83Books available at www.AdventistBookCenter.com

Chapter 3Mary Anoints

Jesus

This study is based on Matthew 26:6-13, Mark 14:3-11, Luke 7:36-50, and John 11:55-57, 12:1-11

The Desire of Ages, chapter 62—See also Messiah chapter 62

What did Judas criticize about Mary’s gift?

The Desire of Ages 559-65 and Messiah 306-8

Was it selfish ofJesus to say, “The

poor will always bewith you, but I won’t”?

The Desire of Ages 559-65 and Messiah 306-8

What does this story tell us about the value of

gifts honoring the dead?

The Desire of Ages 559-65 and Messiah 306-8

Mary’s story hasbeen told and

retold many times.

What has it taught you?

The Desire of Ages 559-65 and Messiah 306-8

How did Jesus help Simon understand

forgiveness?

The Desire of Ages 566-8 and Messiah 309-10

What can welearn about

forgiving others?

The Desire of Ages 566-8 and Messiah 309-10

The worse are the things that you’ve done,

the more you need Jesus.

What does Jesus’ repeated forgiveness

of Mary say to you?

The Desire of Ages 566-8 and Messiah 309-10