Matthew 26:1-16

The anointing and betrayal of Jesus Matthew 26:1-16: The chief priests, scribes and elders plotted with Caiaphas to destroy Jesus. Their intention was to by trickery, kill Jesus. Nevertheless, they said, "Not during the feast, lest there be an uproar among the people." (Matthew 26:5)

Jesus was in "Bethany at the house of Simon the Leper." (Matthew 26:6) Mary anointed His head with fragrant oil. She was criticized for her actions. It is often the case that those who "DO" are criticized. Jesus said, "She has done a good work for me." (Matthew 26:10) He said she anointed His body for burial and this would be remembered. (Matthew 26:13)

One of the twelve, a man named Judas, was guilty of betraying Jesus. Thirty pieces of silver is the price he received to betray the Son of God. Judas "sought opportunity to betray Him." (Matthew 26:16) Matthew 26:24 says, "The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! It had been good for that man if he had not been born." Many people today will do the same thing that Judas did. They will sell out their Lord and Master, Jesus Christ, for a short-lived piece of this world's goods.