 One day there in Jesus and Bethany, the home of Simon, someone whom the Bible identifies as previously having leprosy. Jesus had just taught the Olivet Discourse, and no doubt there were some follow-up questions. Not only that, but Lazarus had been resurrected. It must have been an incredible conversation. And then Mary, deeply moved by what she saw, felt she had to do something dramatic, something extravagant, to demonstrate her love for Jesus. She came with an alabaster flask of very costly fragrant oil and poured it on Jesus as he sat at the table.