Mary Anoints Jesus for Kids: Bible Story & Printables
The story in a nutshell
Six days before the passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom He raised from the dead, and they made Him a supper; Martha served. Mary took "a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly," anointed the feet of Jesus, and "wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment." Judas Iscariot asked why it was not sold for three hundred pence and given to the poor, but Jesus said, "Let her alone."
Read it: John 12:1–8
Memory verseJohn 12:3
Big ideasGive your best to Jesus · Worship Jesus with all your heart
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the story of Mary Anoints Jesus in the Bible?
You can read it in John 12:1–8.
What is the story of Mary Anoints Jesus about?
Six days before the passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom He raised from the dead, and they made Him a supper; Martha served. Mary took "a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly," anointed the feet of Jesus, and "wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment." Judas Iscariot asked why it was not sold for three hundred pence and given to the poor, but Jesus said, "Let her alone."
What can kids learn from Mary Anoints Jesus?
Big ideas to teach: Give your best to Jesus, Worship Jesus with all your heart.