Sermon: The Smell of the Bride

I invite you to turn with me in your Bibles to the Gospel of Mark. Mark 14:1-11. Mark is the second book of the New Testament – Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John – about 2/3 of the way through your Bible. Mark 14:1-11. For the weeks leading up to Easter, known as the season of…

First Glance: Mark 14:1-11

While he was in Bethany, reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke the jar and poured the perfume on his head. (Mark 14:3) When Jesus remarked on this woman’s action, he said, “she has…