John 12:20-26
Jesus Predicts His Death
20 Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the festival. 21 They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request. “Sir,” they said, “we would like to see Jesus.” 22 Philip went to tell Andrew; Andrew and Philip in turn told Jesus.
23 Jesus replied, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. 24 Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. 25 Anyone who loves their life will lose it, while anyone who hates their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. 26 Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me.
As Jesus entered Jerusalem on “Palm Sunday,” in advance of the Passover, John informs us that some who wanted to see him were “Greeks,” or Gentiles. Jesus’ mission was not simply for the benefit of the Jews; it was for all people. Jesus’ death was not simply for the benefit of the Jews, but all people. (see John 12:33) How can we expand our ministry to benefit all people, not simply the ones who already belong to our congregation?
Thank you to Pastor Jim Kroninger of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Gatlinburg, for providing our lenten messages this 2012. Visit our You Tube Channel here and follow Pastor Jim's sermons each week. Join our Facebook page and get to know us!
May your grace not forsake us, O Lord, we pray,
but make us dedicated to your holy service
and at all times obtain for us your help.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
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