To tie John 11 to John 12, I read from Lauren Chandler’s new children’s book, Goodbye to Goodbyes, which is based on John 11-12. Some of you may not be familiar with her husband Matt’s diagnosis of brain cancer, so I’ve included a few links that you may find helpful. The sweet book concludes, “Jesus knows it is sad to say goodbye. So Jesus came to end goodbyes. And one day, Jesus and all his friends will say goodbye to goodbyes - forever!” Lauren writes a note for parents, “We are very acquainted with illness and the possibility of saying goodbye for what may feel like forever. [John Piper’s prayer for Matt Chandler at T4G2010] We have asked Jesus “why” in the midst of our pain. We have questioned his methods but have been comforted by his heart. He weeps with those who weep. He rejoices with those who rejoice. He is the God who is with us in our sorrow and our joy. Although our family’s story [watch more] hasn’t ended in a goodbye, it will one day. But it won’t be forever. For those who have believed Jesus to be their only hope, physical death will mean immediate presence with him (Phil 1:21-23) For those who are left behind, there is still hope -- hope in the life to come, and hope that Jesus will be with us “always, to the end of the age.” (Matt 28:20)
For thousands of years, the people of Israel had been looking for a Messiah King. They were expecting a great military leader, one who would defeat all of their enemies and restore their land to its former greatness and glory.
Yet, they refused to believe that He was in fact their Messiah. Over and over he showed who He was. And over and over, they rejected Him. John put it this way in 1:11, “He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him.”
My aim in teaching John 12 (audio here) was to convince you that Jesus is the King of the world, the Christ, the Messiah, the Son of Man, the Lamb of God, rejected by His own and whose hour has come to lay down His life for those who believe.
Here is the outline for John 12
On his way to die, as King Jesus heads to the cross, he invites us to come to him and receive some glorious promises his death has bought for us. He says, “whoever sees me sees him who sent me.” (12:45) and “whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness.” (12:46)
He begs us to believe in the light, to become sons of the light. He invites us to come out of the darkness of sin and death and come to the light. As the Light of the world, Jesus alone has the power to break the chains of sin! Jesus specializes in taking ruined, broken lives and renewing them by His power.
King Jesus offers us a home, an inheritance, a seat at God’s royal table, and entrance into His kingdom of love and grace. Eternal life with King Jesus!
Jesus is the King of the world, the Christ, the Messiah, the Son of Man, the Lamb of God, rejected by His own and whose hour has come to lay down His life for those who believe.
Our right response is belief and worship.
MOMS: Living Wise, Pastor Steven Lee, October 8, 2021
MOMS: God’s Faithfulness, Barb Winbush, October 4, 2021
MOMS: Hope for Anxious Moms, Pastor Brian Liechty, February 2, 2022
Jesus! Name Above All Names! Lesson 1 (Pam Larson, 2-8-2023)
Who is the King of Glory? Lesson 10, ”Prepare Him Room”
Who is the King of Glory? Lesson 9, ”A Tale of Two Birth Announcements”
Who is the King of Glory, Lesson 8, ”God Breaks His Silence
Who is the King of Glory? Lesson 7, ”Silence from Heaven”
Who is the King of Glory? Lesson 6 ”The Slough of Despond”
Who is the King of Glory? Lesson 5 ”More Than a King”
Who is the King of Glory? Lesson 4 ”Eden Reboot”
Who is the King of Glory? Lesson 3 ”One King to Rule Them All”
Who is the King of Glory? Lesson 2 ”Heroes and Villains”
Who is the King of Glory? Lesson 1”A Snake in the Garden”
Precious Pictures: The Parables of Christ, Lesson 7, Weddings and Waiting (Amy Katterson, July 20, 2022)
Precious Pictures: The Parables of Christ, Lesson 6, Stewardship (Pam Larson, July 13, 2022)
Precious Pictures: The Parables of Christ, Lesson 5, Prayer (Lindsay Osborne, July 5, 2022)
Precious Pictures: The Parables of Christ, Lesson 4, Preciousness (Julia Dembeck, June 29, 2022)
Precious Pictures: The Parables of Christ, Lesson 3, Lost & Found (Jenni Naselli, June 22, 2022)
Precious Pictures: The Parables of Christ, Lesson 2, Forgiveness (Charisse Compton, June 15, 2022)
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