October 29, 2013

“The Hour…”
Blessing Folk!

Today’s reading:

John 12:20-36
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Some Greeks were among those who came to worship at the feast - Passover/Unleavened Bread/Firstfruits (see context of chapter).

Many Greeks wanted to hear Jesus.
Many believed.

Some of the Greeks asked of the disciples whether they could see Jesus.
Jesus gave a response to the query, but not at all what was expected.

Jesus launched into a profound declaration of His impeding death.
Allow me to bullet point the truths we see..

• hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified
• if a grain dies, it bears much fruit...speaking of Himself
• he who loves his life loses it
• he who hates his life in this world will keep it to life eternal
• to serve Jesus is to follow Him
• where He is, His servants will be there
• if anyone serves Jesus, God will honor him
• Jesus’ soul was troubled
• He had come for this purpose...for this hour
• Jesus desired Father’s name to be glorified…it was
• the Voice of God! Jesus confirms
• judgment was now upon the world
• ruler of this world will be cast out
• Jesus lifted up...all men drawn to Him
• Jesus was declaring by what manner death would come - crucified
• crowd was confused...they had heard Messiah would live forever
• Light among them for a little while
• walk in the Light
• while you have the Light, believe in the Light so that you may become sons of Light

So many truths.
Each demands a thorough thinking through.

For now...rejoice.
Give heed to the sacrifice.