John explores some of the threads and echoes in this important story

-          in every gospel in some form so tells something of “way”

-          relationship with Luke 15 – scandalous love

-          fragrance of death vs fragrance of life?

-          echoes of Cana – giving Jesus courage to do what needs to be done

-          poor are with us always – Deuteronomy 15

The notes for this sermon can be found here