Show Don't Tell: John 12:1-11

Instead of saying "Mary anointed Jesus before his burial," smell the perfume fill the room. Six days before the Passover, Jesus comes to Bethany, where Lazarus lives—Lazarus, whom Jesus has raised from the dead. Here a dinner is given in Jesus' honor. Martha serves while Lazarus reclines at the table with him. Then Mary takes about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she pours it on Jesus' feet and wipes his feet with her hair.…