156: The Anointing at Bethany: A Story of Extravagant Worship

Mar 18, 2025 • Rohan Bell, Jeanie Schwarz

In this episode of Talking Bible, Pastor Rohan and Jeannie Schwarz explore the powerful and deeply personal story of Jesus' anointing at Bethany. This act of extravagant worship is recorded in Matthew, Mark, and John—but why are the details different across the gospels? And why does Luke seem to tell a different version of the story altogether?

👉 Together, we dive into:

🌺 Who was the woman who anointed Jesus? Was it Mary Magdalene, Mary of Bethany, or someone else?

💰 Why were the disciples angry? What does Jesus' response teach us about worship and honouring God?

🌍 Anointing for burial: How this moment prophetically pointed to Jesus' ultimate sacrifice on the cross.

🛡️ Jesus' calmness in the storm: How Jesus remained composed and gracious even as He faced betrayal and death.

❤️ What does true worship look like? How the woman's act of extravagant devotion models true, heartfelt worship.

This story challenges us to reflect on how we respond to Jesus' grace. Are we holding back our worship, or are we willing to give Him our all—even when it feels costly?

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