- Insight from Butler’s Daily Bible Reading: John 12—Savior. The events of this chapter are the last of the public ministry of Christ. •Anointing of the Savior: the person anointing Christ (Mary); the price of the anointing (very expensive); the protest of the anointing (led by Judas Iscariot who was a thief and coveted the money). •Arrival of the Savior: the triumphant entry of Christ into Jerusalem which included the accolades (from palm branches to Hosannas); the animal (Christ rode on a donkey which fulfilled Scripture); the animosity (Pharisees upset with the entry). •Asking for the Savior: some Greeks ask to see Jesus. •Announcement by the Savior: the crucifixion (He predicts His death); the confirmation (voice from heaven); the counsel (elaboration about the announcement). •Attitudes about the Savior: the rejection (in spite of miracles); the reception (some believed but did not confess Christ lest they be put out of the synagogue, for they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God). •Authenticity of the Savior: some last words of Christ to the people about His authenticity—He speaks the words which God the Father has told Him to speak.