The Anointing and the Passover

In this chapter, they discuss a significant event where a woman anoints Jesus with expensive ointment, which is seen as a sign of honor. Some people in the room criticize her for being extravagant and suggest that the ointment could have been sold to help the poor. However, Jesus defends her and explains that she has done a beautiful thing for him and that she has anointed his body beforehand for burial. He emphasizes the importance of the moment they are in and the limited time they have left together. The chapter also discusses the irony of the situation, as Jesus is aware of those trying to kill him and refers to his death as good news. It concludes with Jesus instructing his disciples on how to prepare for the Passover meal, during which he reveals that one of them will betray him.