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Passion Week

Chapter 3—Lazarus and the Anointing (12 illustrations)

Two remarkable events set the stage for the Savior's final journey to Jerusalem. The raising of Lazarus revealed Christ's power over death, while Mary's anointing at Bethany foreshadowed His approaching sacrifice. Together, they prepared both His followers and His enemies for the momentous week that lay ahead.

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Jesus teaching in Perea when He received word about Lazarus.

Jesus teaching in Perea when He received word about Lazarus.

Jesus teaching Martha, Lazarus’s sister, that He is the “resurrection and the life.”

Jesus teaching Martha, Lazarus’s sister, that He is the “resurrection and the life.”

Jesus was met by a grief-stricken Mary as He came into Bethany.

Jesus was met by a grief-stricken Mary as He came into Bethany.

Jesus “groaned in the spirit and was troubled” when he saw Mary and Martha’s sorrow (John 11:33).

Jesus “groaned in the spirit and was troubled” when he saw Mary and Martha’s sorrow (John 11:33).

Lazarus leaves the tomb after Jesus calls him back from the dead (John 11:1–44).

Lazarus leaves the tomb after Jesus calls him back from the dead (John 11:1–44).

The chief priests and scribes plot to kill Jesus (Mark 14:1–2) and Lazarus (John 12:10–11).

The chief priests and scribes plot to kill Jesus (Mark 14:1–2) and Lazarus (John 12:10–11).

Jesus gathers with His closest associates as He prepares for the last week in His mortal ministry and journey among men.

Jesus gathers with His closest associates as He prepares for the last week in His mortal ministry and journey among men.

Mary anoints Jesus’s head and then His feet in an act of sublime significance, preparing Jesus for His death and burial.

Mary anoints Jesus’s head and then His feet in an act of sublime significance, preparing Jesus for His death and burial.

Some of the disciples complain about Mary’s use of the expensive oil (Matt. 26:8–9).

Some of the disciples complain about Mary’s use of the expensive oil (Matt. 26:8–9).

Judas led the complaint against Mary (John 12:4–6).

Judas led the complaint against Mary (John 12:4–6).

Jesus sits with Mary, Martha, and Lazarus in their home at Bethany.

Jesus sits with Mary, Martha, and Lazarus in their home at Bethany.

A shepherd tending his flocks in the wilderness of Judea.

A shepherd tending his flocks in the wilderness of Judea.