26.2 Jesus knew exactly when he would die, a knowledge not granted to many. Perhaps this is part of the reason for the secret (eg 16.20, 17.9), to hold back the opposition until the time was right (kairos).
26.4 I love that word ‘sly’, implying deft cunning, quiet efficiency.
26.6 Why would a Jew stay with a leper? Only if he were healed first!
26.13 The generous worship of one person is the thoughtless waste of another (v8). And, indeed, her story is told. How can we show extravagant love for our Lord today?
Tom starts v1, “So this is how it finally happened.” Not words that are literally in the gospel text, but Tom (like Eugene Peterson) interpolates for extra clarity: this is the main event, starting now, the end-game, the finishing straight with the tape in sight.
“…to you in particular. What’s he going to say?” Lord, speak now, today!
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