Passover is a big deal in the lives of Jesus and his fellow Jews. John points to a specific day for this event, which is unlike many of the events John records. The timing was crucial, and whenever we hear these words, it can move us to be a little bolder in our faith.
Were you surprised by the backstory shared about Judas? John does not want to leave his readers in suspense. He calls out the betrayer by name in the story before the disciples would have known it in real time. The truth about Judas helps explain his outburst about the extravagance of Mary’s actions. Continue reading “John 12:1-15 – Anointed”
