In Matthew 26:6-13, Mark 14:3-9, and John 12:1-11, a woman named Mary anoints Jesus' feet with expensive perfume. In each account, the disciples criticize her actions, questioning why the perfume was not sold and the money given to the poor.
However, Jesus defends her, saying that she has done a beautiful thing by anointing him for his burial. He also predicts that wherever the gospel is preached throughout the world, what she has done will be told in memory of her.
This story highlights the sacrificial love and devotion that believers should have for Jesus, as well as the importance of recognizing and honoring him as the Son of God.
We have compiled a range of creative ideas and activities below that relate to this Bible story. These resources are designed to help you share this important message in an engaging and interactive way, whether you are a children's ministry leader, a Sunday school teacher, or a religious educator in a Christian primary school.
Our activities below are suitable for use in various settings such as church children's programs, children's ministry, catechism classes, children's services, Bible clubs, vacation Bible school, and Sunday school, and will help students understand the relevance of the Bible to their lives, and the importance of applying its teachings in practical ways.
