Based on the writings of Ellen White, Jesus was crucified on the day of the Passover. The texts state: "On the fourteenth day of the first Jewish month, the very day and month on which for fifteen long centuries the Passover lamb had been slain, Christ, having eaten the Passover with His disciples, instituted that feast which was to commemorate His own death as 'the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.' That same night He was taken by wicked hands to be crucified and slain" (GC 399.3).

Based on the provided texts from Ellen White's writings, a specific year for Jesus' baptism is not mentioned. However, the writings do provide details about the event itself. Ellen White describes the baptism in "The Desire of Ages," stating: "Tidings of the wilderness prophet and his wonderful announcement, spread throughout Galilee... In Nazareth it was told in the carpenter shop that had been Joseph's, and One recognized the call. His time had come. Turning from His daily toil, He bade farewell to His mother, and followed in the steps of His countrymen who were flocking to the Jordan" (DA 109). She confirms that John the Baptist performed the baptism in the Jordan River: "And John, yielding, led the Saviour down into the Jordan, and buried Him beneath the water. 'And straightway coming up out of the water,' Jesus 'saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon Him'" (DA 111.1).

According to the writings of Ellen White, Jesus was crucified in A.D. 31. In the book "The Great Controversy," she states: "In A.D. 31, three and a half years after His baptism, our Lord was crucified. With the great sacrifice offered upon Calvary, ended that system of offerings which for four thousand years had pointed forward to the Lamb of God. Type had met antitype, and all the sacrifices and oblations of the ceremonial system were there to cease" (GC 327.3).

Based on the writings of Ellen White, the home of Lazarus, Mary, and Martha in Bethany was a special place of rest and friendship for Jesus. **A Place of Rest and Friendship** Jesus often sought refuge in this peaceful household to escape the "suspicion and jealousy of the angry Pharisees." It was a place where "He found a sincere welcome, and pure, holy friendship. Here He could speak with simplicity and perfect freedom, knowing that His words would be understood and treasured" (DA 524.2). **The Sickness and Death of Lazarus** Sorrow came to this home when Lazarus became suddenly ill. His sisters sent a message to Jesus, not with an urgent demand, but with a statement of faith: “Lord, behold, he whom Thou lovest is sick” (DA 525.3). They believed He would respond and heal their brother. When Jesus heard the news, He said, “This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby” (2SP 360.2). He intentionally waited two days before traveling to Bethany. He explained to His disciples that this delay was for their sake, so they could witness a miracle that would serve as "the most positive evidence of His divine character" and solidify their faith (DA 528.1). **The Resurrection** When Jesus arrived, Lazarus had been dead for four days. At the tomb, Jesus prayed, “Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me... but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me.” He then cried with a loud voice, “Lazarus, come forth” (2SP 365.2). Lazarus was resurrected, not as a weak man recovering from illness, but "as a man in the prime of life, and in the vigor of a noble manhood, his eyes beaming with intelligence and love for his Saviour" (2SP 365.3). **The Aftermath** This miracle caused great enthusiasm among the people, and many flocked to Bethany to see both Jesus and Lazarus. However, it also solidified the Jewish leaders' plot to kill Jesus. The Sanhedrin concluded that as long as Lazarus was alive, he was a powerful testimony to Christ's divinity, and therefore, "they decided that Lazarus also must die" (DA 558.3). Shortly after, Jesus attended a supper at the house of Simon in Bethany, where the resurrected Lazarus was a guest at the table (DA 558.4).

Based on the writings of Ellen White, the feast at Simon's house in Bethany was a pivotal event filled with gratitude, devotion, judgment, and prophetic significance, occurring just six days before the Passover. Simon, a Pharisee whom Jesus had healed of leprosy, held the feast to honor the Saviour. The guests of honor were Jesus and Lazarus, whom He had recently raised from the dead. This gathering attracted many people to Bethany, some out of love for Jesus and others out of curiosity. Here are the key events that transpired during the feast: **1. Mary's Anointing of Jesus:** Deeply grateful for the resurrection of her brother, Lazarus, and sensing the sorrow that surrounded Jesus, Mary performed an act of profound devotion. While Martha served, "Mary was earnestly listening to every word that fell from the lips of Jesus" (2SP 374.2). She took a very costly alabaster box of spikenard ointment, broke it, and anointed Jesus's head and feet, wiping His feet with her hair. The fragrance filled the entire house. **2. Judas's Criticism:** Judas Iscariot immediately criticized Mary's action, disguising his greed with a pretense of charity. He asked why the ointment wasn't sold and the money given to the poor. This suggestion influenced the host, Simon, and created a moment of tension. **3. Jesus's Defense of Mary:** Jesus defended Mary, stating, "Let her alone: against the day of My burying hath she kept this." He gave her act a deep, prophetic meaning, recognizing it as a preparation for His impending death and burial. He declared that her story of devotion would be told throughout the world. **4. Simon's Silent Judgment:** As the host, Simon was offended by what he witnessed. His Pharisaic pride was stirred, and he thought to himself, "This Man, if He were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth Him: for she is a sinner" (DA 566.1). He judged both Jesus for allowing it and Mary for her past life. **5. Jesus's Parable and Simon's Repentance:** Sensing Simon's thoughts, Jesus told the parable of the two debtors—one who owed a large sum and one who owed a small sum, both of whom were forgiven. He contrasted Simon's lack of courtesy (no water for His feet, no kiss of welcome) with Mary's overwhelming love and gratitude. This gentle rebuke convicted Simon of his own lack of gratitude and his judgmental spirit. Humbled, "the proud Pharisee became a lowly, self-sacrificing disciple" (DA 567.5).