What happened in the days between when Jesus was in Bethany for the Lazarus event and then came back for Mary’s Anointing of Him? The answer is found in the synoptic gospels. Now you know what happened in those 6 days. But take time to …
The Missing 6 Days Gems
In these three Gems I investigate the apparent discrepancy between the synoptic Gospels and John when it comes to the order of events surrounding the Anointing in Bethany and the Triumphal Entry.
Bible Gem 82 – The Question of Timing (John 12:1)
Did you notice the important little detail. John has the order of events as Anointing in Bethany followed by the Triumphal Entry. Whereas the synoptic gospels have the Triumphal entry following the Anointing. What is going on here? Most commentators think the anointing event in …
Bible Gem 83 – Mary Gets the Point (John 12:1-11)
A glance will tell you there are some differences in the story of Mary’s anointing Jesus when we compare the gospel accounts The timing – 2 days or 6 days before Passover (we looked at this yesterday). The house where it took place – Simon’s …