She has poured this perfume on me to prepare my body for burial. 13I tell you the truth, wherever the Good News is preached throughout the world, this woman’s deed will be remembered and discussed.”

Then the leading priests decided to kill Lazarus, too, 11for it was because of him that many of the people had deserted them12:11 Or had deserted their traditions; Greek reads had deserted. and believed in Jesus.

Lord God my Father,

Help me to stay in constant awe of you this day and bring you glory in my thoughts and actions. Protect me from the darkness of this world and in your peace.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen