"The Hour…"
30/10/13 12:08
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..
So many truths.
Each demands a thorough thinking through.
For now...rejoice.
Give heed to the sacrifice.
“The Hour…”
Blessing Folk!
Today’s reading:
John 12:20-36
pastedGraphic
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.