HONOR TO CHRIST THE KING

Newsletter 244 May 22, 2011

John 12:20-36 (King James Version)

Today’s study follows the triumphal entry into Jerusalem, about which , when he was asked why he did not stop the crowds from crying out “Hosanna”, which is a transliteration of their word meaning “give salvation now,” replied that if he were to try to stop them, even the stones would cry out. He had often told his apostles not to do something as his time was not yet. His time had now come. This was, and still is, the time that he had been waiting for. Today, I have not given cross references, as the text is rather long. Instead, I have used the blue to emphasize words and portions for emphasis..

GENTILES

20 And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast:

The gospel is for all nations, there were Gentiles who believed in God among those who came from far away. They were often simply spoken of as Greeks. Judaism recognized only two divisions, Judaism, and Gentile. Gentile meant anyone who was not a Jew. Those who were open to conversion, were called proselytes.

21 The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.
22 Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus.
23 And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.
24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.
25 He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
26 If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.
27 Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour.

GOD

Only three times God spoke audibly to Jesus for men to hear. (1, Baptism, 2.Here, 3. Transfixion)

28 Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.
29 The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him.
30 Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes.
31 Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.
32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, (Crucifixion), will draw all men unto me.
33 This he said, signifying what death he should die.
34 The people answered him, We have heard out of the law that Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man?
35 Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.
36 While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them.

THE PROPHETS

37 But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:
38 That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?
39 Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again,
40 He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.
41 These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him.

SOME OF THE CHIEF RULERS

42 Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:
43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
44 Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me.

JESUS ACCEPTS THEIR HONOR

45 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me.
46 I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.
47 And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.
48 He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.
49 For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.
50 And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak.

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READ THE BIBLE THROUGH AGAIN IN 2011
MAY

22nd. Sunday – 1 Samuel 15, 16, John 13, Psalm 66:1-10
23rd. Monday – 1 Samuel 17, John 14, Psalm 66:11-20
24th. Tuesday – 1 Samuel 18, 19, John 15, Proverbs 13:1-12
25th. Wednesday - 1 Samuel 20, John 16, Psalm 67
26th. Thursday - 1 Samuel 21, 22, John 17, Psalm 68:1-6
27th. Friday – 1 Samuel 23, 24, John 18, Psalm 68:7-13
28th. Saturday - 1 Samuel 25, John 19:1-22, Proverbs 13:13-25

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THIS WEEK'S SCRIPTURE

“He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. - John 10:1

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