![]() That’s pretty amazing, given the fact that Mary was labeled a great sinner by the Pharisees, and probably was not part of the main stream Jewish community. The gospel said that, “Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.” Evidently, Jesus had a close relationship with their family. You can’t help but wonder if Jesus remembered Mary’s beautiful act of love for him, when he learned that Lazarus was gravely ill, and realized that he would soon die? ![]() When the Pharisees questioned Jesus about this beautiful and loving act, he told them to leave Mary alone, the expensive oil she had anointed him with was to prepare him beforehand for his burial. It says that “Mary was the one who had anointed the Lord with perfumed oil and dried his feet with her hair.” This one sentence is worth pausing to think about for a moment, for many reasons. How can anything else compare to the account of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead? Mankind had never seen someone come back from the dead, especially after four days in the grave.Īt the very beginning of today’s gospel, Saint John began his account of this story, by telling us that Lazarus was the brother of Mary and Martha. The other readings for mass today pale in comparison to the gospel. Other than Jesus’ own passion, death and resurrection, there is no other story in the gospels as profoundly beautiful as this account of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Salem Web Network and Salem Media Group.The readings for mass today are very powerful, beautiful and profound. Keep in mind, each of these words requires faith. If you don't know what your word is, today might be a great day for you to hear some of the things that we are promised in Christ that you in faith can claim for yourself for 2024. Have you ever chosen a word for the year? Whether you pick a word each year or never have before, I think this episode will help you order your life in the year to come. ![]() LISTEN: Let Our Bible Study Expert Help You Start the New Year Right! You can find more of his writing on Rethink. He works at Real Life Christian Church as a Connections Pastor. Jeffery Poor lives in Virginia Beach with his wife and son. Photo Credit: ©iStock/Getty Images Plus/wildpixel Why Is it Important to Have an Eternal Mindset? What Does it Mean That Good Works Are the Result of Salvation? What Is the Difference Between Joy and Happiness? Why Is Being a Good Person Not Enough to Get into Heaven? What Is the Meaning of Gehenna in the Bible?ĭoes the Prosperity Gospel Seek God or Money? Unlike the rich man who refused to repent, we can and find the life that we were meant to have. But it's not too late for us if we find ourselves on the wrong side of the equation. The way we treat others shows us which direction we will take. Or we can be a servant of God and be in paradise with Him. We can either reign in torment, be a god in our own hell. This parable shows us that we get what we ultimately want we get what our lives were truly about. This story asks the question, is that you? Do you treat people like that? Do you have the resources but refuse to give them? Is your heart hardened towards those in need?
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