What she does is pretty outlandish. But while the disciples scold her for being wasteful, Jesus stands up for her. May we stand up for even the foolish, because we might just be emulating the grace of Jesus.
QUESTIONS FOR THE WEEK: Generosity -Speak Well
How does a person’s reputation affect his standing in society?
Read Mark 14:1-9. What do the disciples think about the woman who pours out the nard? How do they describe what she’s done? If you were that woman, how would you have felt at that moment?
How does Jesus respond to the disciples? What does Jesus do for this woman? How does Jesus do this same thing for you?
Who will you see this week that is normally slandered? How might you speak well of them this week?
What Had happened at Grace this week.
When we treat time like a shrinking commodity, our families and neighbors can feel like frustrating interruptions. This week, we see how Jesus frees us to see those interruptions as gifts.
Bible study traced Mark 9:2–50 into Mark 10:1–52, emphasizing humility over status, protecting “little ones,” radical measures against sin, God’s design for marriage, childlike faith, the danger of wealth, servant greatness, and true spiritual vision.
The shoes you put on every day when you work or shop are actually a mask of God, they are the very way He walks into the world to provide for His creation.
What a great weekend. We welcomed in 12 new members at Grace Lutheran PSL. We Also celebrated Pastor Cris’ 10th anniversary at Grace.
God didn't give you gifts just to keep them in storage. Jesus frees us to stop hoarding our blessings and joyfully use our time, talents, and resources for the sake of our neighbors.
Bible study on October 21, 2026 explored humility, “saltiness,” prayer and fasting, welcoming children, marriage and divorce, warnings about stumbling blocks and Gehenna, discernment about ministry done “in Jesus’ name,” and Jesus’ call to peace—setting up next week’s discussion on the rich young ruler.
Finally a nice day but there are a few very troublesome spots.