Death leads to life (John 12:20-36)

1. Jesus death leads to life Jesus speaks of His impending death saying,  ‘The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.' God is in control of 'the hour' of Jesus' death; His death has been a part of God's plan from eternity past and now the hour has finally come. Jesus speaks...

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Still excited about what the King might do ? or ! (John 12: 9-19)

Depiction of a Roman triumphus parade STILL EXPECTANT OF WHAT THE KING MIGHT DO ?or ! The Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem was the King coming to die! The crowd was expecting some sort of overthrow of their Roman oppressors and the re-establishment of the glory of Israel; they were...

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John 12:1-8. Going up to the next level in worshIp requires that we , 'RECEIVE OIL AND POUR IT OUT'

A week before Jesus’ betrayal, suffering and death, Mary (sister of Martha and Lazarus) carries out this incredible act of humble worship: she pours expensive perfume (worth more than an year’s wages!) on Jesus’ feet (washing feet was a servile role) and wipes it away with her hair (for a woman to...

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