John 12:1-11 (March 2nd)

Read John 12:1-11.
Why is Mary's anointing Jesus' feet so right?
We saw yesterday that Jesus is going to die because he came to raise Lazarus from the dead, just as he dies to give us life. The expensive perfume Mary pours out could’ve been used for Lazarus’ body, and so instead she pours it out on Jesus’ body in preparation for his death (v7). The lavish devotion of Mary is contrasted with the greed of Judas wanting money for himself and his future betrayal of Jesus (v4). How will we show our love to the one who died to give life?
NB: (v10) The threat to Lazarus probably explains why this miracle is not publicised in Matthew, Mark and Luke. John was written later, after the death of most of the key characters, and so he can safely include this (as well as incriminating details like that it was Peter who chopped off the ear - 18:10!)

Family Bible Time

Do: go and get something that is precious. Would you give it away?

Read: John 12:3-8 or watch this (stopping at 1:30)

Think: why did Judas not like what Mary did?
Why did Jesus say Judas was wrong?

Pray: that we would love Jesus like Mary did

Planning your Visit

Welcome to St John's Church!

We are so delighted that you have found our website. We are a Church family in Wimborne for anyone living, working or studying around this area. Whoever you are, whatever your age, whether you’re an experienced Christian or not, we would love you to join us.

From an intrigued onlooker to the committed follower we are keen that everyone should grow in relationship with God through knowing Jesus. To help us do that our emphasis is on hearing God speak to us by his Holy Spirit through his word, the Bible. Each of us knows that we only grow in a relationship with someone and get to know them when we spend time listening to them and responding and reacting to what they say. So the focus of St John’s is on listening to God’s word, talking to him in prayer and taking up all that he says.

The Church family here at St John’s longs to help anyone who wants to investigate the life of Jesus. On this site you will find people, meetings, talks and events shaped to help you take another step forward in finding out more about God and his love for us in Jesus, and to help you get linked into the church family life.

We hope to have the opportunity to meet you personally in the very near future and that you will quickly feel at home at St John’s.

Stuart Hull and Nigel Day (Churchwardens)
Please note that we are currently seeking a new Vicar, following the retirement of Revd Peter Breckwoldt in July 2025