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John 12:20-26

John 12:20-26. “Sir, we wish to see Jesus”. “Now there were certain Greeks… ” [v. 20]. Proselytes: “strangers”, “ curious seekers”. “Greeks” – uncircumsized ; unable to participate in the temple sacrifices, etc. Even so, they had come “to worship at the feast”.

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John 12:20-26

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  1. John 12:20-26

  2. “Sir, we wish to see Jesus”

  3. “Now there were certain Greeks…” [v. 20] • Proselytes: “strangers”, “curious seekers” • “Greeks” – uncircumsized; unable to participate • in the temple sacrifices, etc. • Even so, they had come “to worship at the feast” • cp. Acts 8:27-28 • A desire to know and serve God, but having an • incompleteknowledge [cp. Rom. 10:1-3] • Their desire led them to the Christ [cp. Jn. 5:39] “Sir, we wish to see Jesus” John 12:20-26

  4. “…they came to Philip…” [v. 21] • “Philip” a Greek name; perhaps felt a connection • John 1:43-46 • Philip himself had already sought the Christ; had • been studying Moses, Law, Prophets [1:45] • Philip was committed to following Christ [1: 43] • Philip then helped Nathanael to “come and see” • Jesus, examine for himself if He is Christ [1:46] “Sir, we wish to see Jesus” John 12:20-26

  5. “Sir, we wish to see Jesus” [v. 21] • They needed help from His disciple to “see” Him; • cp. 1 John 1:1-3 • Jesus distant, within temple; they could not go in • Jew-Gentile relations a barrier [cp. Acts 10:28] • Philip knew Him; had access to Him; could help • cp. another Philip [Acts 8:29-31] • a disciple’s responsibility: help guidepeople to • Christ [cp. 2 Tim. 2:24-26; Acts 11:26; etc.] “Sir, we wish to see Jesus” John 12:20-26

  6. “Andrew and Philip told Jesus” [v. 22] • Philip sought Andrew’s help; okay to bring Greeks • to see the Master? • Andrew called before Philip, had closer friendship • with Jesus [cp. Jn 1:35-40; Mk. 1:29; 13:3-4; etc.] • Andrew also already had experience [Jn. 1:40-42] • Andrew, Philip worked together before [Jn. 6:3-9] • disciples help each other bring people to Jesus; • cp. Acts 11:24-26; Mark 6:7, 12 “Sir, we wish to see Jesus” John 12:20-26

  7. “The hour has come” [v. 23] • Jesus’ response is bigger than their request! • The Greeks’ desire reminds Jesus of why He has • come, offers teaching opportunity • For the first time Jesus declares “it is time”; • cp. John 2:4; 7:2-9, 30; 8:19-20; etc. • His glorification will make access possible for all; • John 3:16; 4:39-42; 8:12; 10:14-16; Eph. 2:11-18 • Jesus’ response is exactly what the Greeks desire! “Sir, we wish to see Jesus” John 12:20-26

  8. “Unless a grain…dies, it remains alone” [v. 24] • In order to be glorified, bring in Greeks, He must die • Apostles needed to hear; still didn’t understand • He had been teaching them this for months; • now an occasion to make it a practical lesson • Jesus’ death is absolutely a part of our being able • to “see” Him! [cp. John 12:31-34; Eph. 2:18] • If He did not die as a sacrifice, His work would • have ended with Himself “Sir, we wish to see Jesus” John 12:20-26

  9. “If [a grain] dies, it produces much grain” [v. 24] • The result of His death would be a harvest in glory • True plant can only grow once the SEED has died • cp. 1 Cor. 15:35-37 • Jesus died as the firstfruit, proof of more! • cp. Heb. 2:9-10, 14-15; Rom. 8:29; 1 Co. 15:20-23 “Sir, we wish to see Jesus” John 12:20-26

  10. “He who loves his life, will lose it…” [v. 25] • Jesus’ focus when it comes to seeing Him is spiritual • The Greeks had asked to see Jesus; He responded • with teaching on eternal life! • Seeing Jesus demands dying, just as He died • cp. Rom. 6:1-3, 7-11; 12:1-2 (daily) “Sir, we wish to see Jesus” John 12:20-26

  11. “follow Me…where I am…My servant will be” [v. 26] • To be a true servant, must be where the Master is; • cp. Colossians 3:2-3; Philippians 3:20 • There is more to “seeing” Jesus than just seeing! • They would have to follow Jesus into the temple • Jesus Himself the only way [Jn. 14:6; Hb. 4:16] • Serving and following are inextricably linked • cannot serve without following; cannot follow • without serving; cp. Mt. 10:38; 16:24; etc. “Sir, we wish to see Jesus” John 12:20-26

  12. “If anyone serves Me…My Father will honor” [v. 26] • The result of serving Christ is access to the Father, • honor from Him [cp. John 14:23] • This is exactly what these Greeks were seeking • That’s why they went to Jerusalem for Passover, • even knowing they couldn’t enter the temple • All who seek access to and honor from God must • serve Christ; cp. Acts 4:12; John 14:6 “Sir, we wish to see Jesus” John 12:20-26

  13. “Do YOU wish to see Jesus” • All of us have at one time or another been outsiders • Ephesians 2:11-12 • “aliens”, “strangers”, “no hope”, “without God” • However, Ephesians 2:13-18 This hour Youtoo can be “brought near by the blood of Christ”! “Sir, we wish to see Jesus” John 12:20-26

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