2. John Chapter 12 Case study in contrasting views of Jesus
Believers: honor, reverence, praise
Believers: fear & love men more
Unbelievers: criticize, fear, despise

3. John
Chapter 12
His Death
His Rejection

4. John Chapter 12 His Death Jesus died to bring life, 12:20-26
Greeks: Gentile worshipers
Wish to see Jesus
Hour has come, 2:4; 7:6, 30; 8:20
Fruitfulness of grain depends on it dying

5. John Chapter 12 His Death Jesus died to bring life, 12:20-26
Heavenly VS. earthly outlook
Worship above sleep
Bible class above sports, homework
Prayer above television
Study above exercise, recreation

6. John Chapter 12 His Death Jesus died to bring life, 12:20-26
Serve = follow = persecution/death = honor

7. John Chapter 12 His Death Jesus’ death brought judgment, 12:27-36
Troubled over pending events
Came to die, Jn. 1:29; Phil. 2:5-8
Glorified, Phil. 2:9-11
Father’s testimony, Mt. 3:17; 17:5
World judged itself & Christ

8. John Chapter 12 His Death Jesus’ death brought judgment, 12:27-36
Satan cast out by attacking Christ, 1 Jn. 3:8
Cross to draw men, Jn. 3:14, 15
The Law = Micah 4:7
Walk in the Light

9. John Chapter 12 His Rejection
Many saw signs, but rejected Him, 12:37-41
Many signs, Jn. 20:30, 31; 21:25
Still refused to believe
Preconceived ideas about Christ
Clung to tradition
Saturated with unrighteousness

10. John Chapter 12 His Rejection
Some believed but were still lost, 12:42, 43
Belief alone does not save
Place praise of men above pleasing God, Gal. 1:10
Material goods
Physical pleasure
Emotional fix
Entertainment

11. John Chapter 12 His Rejection
Last sermon filled with warnings, 12:44-50
Father & Son united
Mission, Jn. 8:42
Doctrine, Jn. 7:14-16
Protection, Jn. 10:25-30

12. John Chapter 12 His Rejection
Last sermon filled with warnings, 12:44-50
Light of the world
Purpose was not final judgment
Condemned, Mt. 7:24-27; Jn. 8:24, 44
First coming to save, Jn. 3:16

13. John Chapter 12 His Rejection
Last sermon filled with warnings, 12:44-50
Rejecting Word/Gospel = Rejecting Word/Jesus
Humility
Kindness
Benevolence
Unity
Baptism

14. John Chapter 12 His Rejection
Last sermon filled with warnings, 12:44-50
The gospel will judge
Authority of Father with Him
Command is everlasting life, 1 Jn. 2:3-5; 5:2-4
Commands; duties; obligations
Obedience; submission; compliance

15. John
Chapter 12
His Death
His Rejection

16. John Chapter 12 Case study in contrasting views of Jesus
Believers: honor, reverence, praise
Believers: fear & love men more
Unbelievers: criticize, fear, despise