2. “It would be well for us to spend a thoughtful hour each day in contemplation of the life of Christ” —The Desire of Ages, p. 83 Books available at www.AdventistBookCenter.comwww.AdventistBookCenter.com

3. Chapter 3 Mary Anoints Jesus This study is based on Matthew 26:6-13, Mark 14:3-11, Luke 7:36-50, and John 11:55-57, 12:1-11 The Desire of Ages, chapter 62—See also Messiah chapter 62

4. What did Judas criticize about Mary’s gift? The Desire of Ages 559-65 and Messiah 306-8

5. Was it selfish of Jesus to say, “The poor will always be with you, but I won’t”? The Desire of Ages 559-65 and Messiah 306-8

6. What does this story tell us about the value of gifts honoring the dead? The Desire of Ages 559-65 and Messiah 306-8

7. Mary’s story has been told and retold many times. What has it taught you? The Desire of Ages 559-65 and Messiah 306-8

8. How did Jesus help Simon understand forgiveness? The Desire of Ages 566-8 and Messiah 309-10

9. What can we learn about forgiving others? The Desire of Ages 566-8 and Messiah 309-10

10. The worse are the things that you’ve done, the more you need Jesus. What does Jesus’ repeated forgiveness of Mary say to you? The Desire of Ages 566-8 and Messiah 309-10