The Gospel of John: Fear and Love
John 11:45-12:11
The Plot & The Prophecy (11:45-57)
• The Pharisees & Jewish leaders react to Jesus’ sign with fear
- Fear of losing their personal status
- Fear of losing their national privileged position with the Romans
• Caiaphas, the High Priest calms them by plotting to have Jesus killed
- He speaks prophetically (v. 50)
- Jesus would die for the nation of Israel (v. 50)
- And for the Gentiles too (v. 51)
• They devise a plot to have Jesus arrested and killed at the upcoming feast of Passover
- Which serves as the background for all the events of the Passion week
• At word of the plot, Jesus withdrew to Ephraim
- But not for long
The Anointing (12:1-8)
• Lazarus’ family throws Jesus a dinner
– During which Mary cleans Jesus feet with expensive lotion and her hair
• A sign of utter love for Jesus(see John 13:1ff)
• Judas is outraged because of the cost of the ointment
– Feigning concern for the poor
– But really because he was stealing from the disciples ministry fund
• Jesus rebukes Judas
– Seeing Mary’s act as both one of love and prophecy
• She has just anointed Him for His upcoming burial
– While still claiming a need to care for the poor (v. 8)
The Plot Thickens (12:9-11)
• When the crowd learns that Jesus is back in Bethany, they report it to the Jewish leaders
• They then plan to kill Lazarus too
– Since he is a living witness to Jesus’ power and authority
– And many are believing in Jesus because of him
So What?
• The leadership’s fear drove them to have Jesus & Lazarus killed
– Fear of losing power and prestige
• Mary’s love for Jesus drove her to anoint and serve Him
• What drives us? Is it fear or love?
Meditation Verse: 1 John 4:18
The Victorious Christian. Philippians 3:1-11
The High Calling. Philippians 2:1-11
Character Counts. Prison Epistles, Philippians 1:27-30
Proper Perspectives On Problems: Sermon Series: "Prison Epistles"
Joy Beyond The Obstacles: Sermon Series Philippians
The Gift Of "An Everlasting Relationship" John 1:14
The Gift Of True Significance
The Gift of Indescribable Joy
The Gift Of Incredible Hope.
Becoming A People Of Service: I Peter 4:7-11
Becoming A People Of Celebration. I Peter 2:9-12
Worship: Becoming A People of Praise. Rev. 7:9-17
Worship. The Pacesetter Of Life. Exodus 31:12-17
On What is YOUR Life Built Matthew 7:24-27
The Deciding Factor-Obedience Matthew 7:21-23
Dealing With Deception. Matthew 7:15-20
Straight Gate, the Narrow Way. Matthew 7:13-14
Foundations For Prayer. Matthew 7:7-11
Judgment On Those Who Judge. Matthew 7:1-6
Why Worry. Matthew 6:25-34
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