The Gospel Project at Home: Jesus Was Anointed
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Read Scripture
Read all or parts of Luke 7:36-50 from your Bible or watch the Bible story video.
Preschool Bible Story Video
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Talk About Scripture
The most expensive bottle of perfume in the world will cost you a whopping $1.8 million! It’s made with rare ingredients, and the bottle is covered in gold and diamonds. That’s a pretty steep price just to smell good!
In Bible times, perfume was also extremely expensive—sometimes worth an entire year’s salary. Because it was so expensive, people didn’t use it every day. And when they did, they used a very small amount. That’s why it was so unbelievable to see a woman pouring perfume on Jesus’ feet to worship Him!
This woman wasn’t accepted by the people around her. They remembered all the wrong she had done. But Jesus looked at her differently—He saw her faith, her love, and her need for forgiveness. Instead of pushing her away, He forgave her completely.
Sometimes you might feel like you’ve messed up too much, or that God wouldn’t want you because of the wrong things you’ve done. But Jesus is bigger than your mistakes. He offers forgiveness freely to anyone who comes to Him. Just like the woman, you don’t have to hide—you can come to Jesus honestly, and He promises grace.
Everyone has sinned and owes a debt they could never repay. Jesus, the only sinless One, died in our place to pay the debt for our sin. When we trust in Jesus, we are forgiven of all our sins and are credited with Jesus' perfect life.
Pray: Jesus, thank You for loving and forgiving people who need Your grace. Help us see our need for You and to love You with all our hearts because of the forgiveness You offer us through the cross. Amen.
Learn Scripture
Preschool Scripture Music Video
Elementary Scripture Music Video
Family Prayer
Mornings: Take a moment to thank Jesus for loving you even when you make mistakes. Ask Him to help you remember His forgiveness today and to respond with love and gratitude in the way you treat others.
Evenings: Thank God for being approachable and welcoming to us. He invites us to come to Him anytime, to worship Him, talk to Him, and be close to Him because of what Jesus has done.
Family Activities
For Fun: Use essential oils and cotton balls to create your own perfume scents. Add 2 drops of oil per cotton ball and gently press to distribute the scent. Let each family member vote for their favorites. Afterward, discuss the story of the woman who poured perfume on Jesus’ feet as an act of worship. Talk about the ways your family can show love and adoration to Jesus.
To Serve: Go through your house and collect gently used clothes, toys, household items, or books that your family no longer needs. Take the items to a local ministry center, resale shop that supports a charitable cause, or church outreach program. Afterwards, talk about how the woman in the story gave something valuable to worship Jesus and discuss how your family can continue to give as an act of worship to Jesus.
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