The Hour Has Now Come for the Son of Man to Be Glorified
John 12:12-26
When his mother asked him to perform a miracle (his first) at a wedding, Jesus responded “Woman, what does this have to do with me? My hour has not yet come.” (John 2:4) Three years later (Palm Sunday) Jesus declares, “The hour has come.” Jesus refers to the timing of his ministry, especially his crucifixion, resurrection and ascension, in which he is glorified.
Perceiving Jesus’ Glory
Crowd: Praise & Bear witness (vs 12-13, 17)
Disciples: Not understand & Later remember (vs 16)
Pharisees: Reject & Despair (vs 19)
God-fearing Greeks: Seek & Hope (vs 20)
Phillip and Andrew: Confer & Go to Jesus (vs 21-22)
Jesus’ Route to His Former Glory
When the fullness of time had come – birth (Galatians 4:4)
At the appropriate time – ministry (John 2:4)
Through His death (vs 24, Hebrews 2:9)
By His resurrection (vs 24, 1 Corinthians 15:42-43)
In His ascension (Acts 1:9)
Faithful Response to Jesus’ Glory
Treasure God more than our own life (Matthew 13:44-46)
Serve Jesus by following Him (1 Peter 2:21)
Receive the Father’s honor (John 14:23)
