The Paul Tripp Podcast 981. Mary’s Beautiful Gift | Grace & Knowledge
Dec 1, 2025
Dive into a beautiful Advent meditation exploring Mary's anointing of Jesus with costly perfume. Discover the radical context of Jesus with outcasts and the significance of nard as a symbol of worship. Paul Tripp contrasts Mary's heartfelt gift with the disciples' financial outrage, emphasizing the true value of honoring Jesus. Reflect on how this scene connects to Christmas, urging listeners to celebrate Christ as the ultimate gift. A rich exploration of faith, sacrifice, and the essence of giving during the holiday season.
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Mary's Costly Anointing
- Mary pours an alabaster flask of very costly nard over Jesus' head in Bethany as an act of anointing and worship.
- The perfume cost about a year's wage and shocked onlookers, but Mary acted from love and devotion.
Worship Values Trump Material Cost
- Mary valued Jesus' priceless worth more than the expensive gift she gave, showing worship over cost.
- Jesus says her act 'preached the gospel' and will be remembered wherever the gospel is told.
Believers Can Misjudge Priorities
- Even disciples can misprioritize and react from practical concerns instead of worship.
- Paul Tripp uses the disciples' indignation to highlight how believers still need the gospel.