A Woman Washes Jesus' Feet 36 One of the Pharisees asked Jesus to eat with him, so Jesus went into the Pharisee's house and sat at the table. 37 A sinful woman in the town learned that Jesus was eating at the Pharisee's house. So she brought an alabaster jar of perfume 38 and stood behind Jesus at his feet, crying.
She began to wash his feet with her tears, and she dried them with her. Women wash Jesus' feet in Bethany and in Galilee The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and John tell the story of Mary of Bethany washing Jesus' feet. The Gospel of Luke, however, describes a separate event -in which an unnamed woman, described as a sinner, washes His feet with her tears.
Jesus Anointed at Bethany 6 v Now when Jesus was at w Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, 1 7 a woman came up to him with an alabaster flask of very expensive ointment, and she poured it on his head as he reclined at table. 8 And when the disciples saw it, they were indignant, saying, " Why this waste? 9 For this could have been sold for a large sum and x given to the poor. " 10 But y.
Who washed Jesus' feet? According to John 12:1-3, Matthew 26:6-13 and Mark 14:3-9, Mary of Bethany, the sister to Lazarus, and Martha, was one of the women that washed Jesus' feet. Luke 7:36-39 also describes a different story of a woman that washed Jesus' feet in Galilee. Many Christians believe that this woman is Mary Magdalene.
The woman's washing Jesus' feet with her tears and wiping them with her hair is an act of humility. She does not come to Jesus arrogantly but in brokenness, acknowledging her sin and seeking His mercy. Woman Washes Jesus' Feet Luke 7:36-50 KJV Luke Chapter 7 36 And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him.
And he went into the Pharisee's house, and sat down to meat. 37 And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster box of ointment. A Sinful Woman Washes the Feet of Jesus Scripture Reference: Luke 7:36-50 Suggested Emphasis: Jesus forgives sins.
Memory Verse: "Jesus said to the woman, 'Because you believed, you are saved from your sins. Go in peace.'" Luke 7:50, ICB Story Overview: Simon, the Pharisee, invited Jesus to come to his house and eat with him. woman who washed jesus feet Today we will talk about the woman who washed Jesus' feet.
Many Christians do not know what this means. The act of washing Jesus' feet by a woman, often identified as Mary Magdalene or an unnamed sinner in the Gospels, is a beautiful expression of love, humility, and repentance. Interestingly, Jesus, in less than a week, would wrap a towel around his waist and wash the feet of ALL his disciples, including Judas who would betray him, on Passover night.
Our Heavenly Father places a high premium on humility and love, which are both critical in the character of a true Christian. In conclusion, the story of the woman who washed Jesus' feet is an enduring testament to the strength of humility, love, and forgiveness. It challenges us to look beyond societal judgments and to embrace a posture of compassion and understanding.