The Seekers (Vss. 20-21)
20 And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast: 21 The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.
Note: “The Greek was the man with the seeking mind”
1 Corinthians 1:22 “For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom“
A Spontaneous Request (V21)
Note: The Lord’s life on earth began with a visit of gentiles from the east and drew to a close with a visit of gentiles from the west.
They approach Philip (A Jew with a gentile name) and desire to meet with Jesus.
Maybe they came to Phillip because he spoke Greek. Whatever, the case.
Philip referred the question to Andrew.
(V22) Both of them went to see Jesus.
A Specific Reply (v22-23)
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
Note: As far as we know. From the Bible, the request from the Greeks was never granted.
Note: Some have suggested that the Greeks did not need to see Jesus. They could see Lazarus.
Note: The life that Lazarus was living was an impossible life, made possible because it was an imparted life.
Paul put the Christian life this way: “I live: yet not I, but Christ liveth in me”
The Lord Glorified
In these Gentiles he saw the first few of a vast flock of “Other Sheep”
He could see his name being exalted and glorified in the gentile world, churches being established for his worship in all parts of the earth.
John 10:16 “And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.”
The Lord Crucified (V24)
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.
Jesus would die on a cross.
By His death, HE would bring life.
The Lord Multiplied (V24)
“but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.”
The visit of these Greeks enabled the Lord to see the harvest.
A Paradox
25 He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
The Paradox is that death is the way to life.
A Principle
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.
A person must determine with world they are going to live for.
Eternity will RICH for those that serve the Lord Jesus Christ.
THE SAVIOUR (V27-29)
I Hope that we understand the tenderness of this Scripture.
As Jesus is speaking.
The Focus is on His Death.
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. 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.
Note: All of this stemmed from a visit of Greek Seekers
The mind of the Saviour now heads toward – Golgotha – Calvary
The Lord’s Desire (Vs. 28)
Jesus burst into prayer. (V28)
28 Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.
We see the desire of the Lord Jesus Christ.To Bring Glory to the Father.
In His obedience to the death of the Cross.
The Lord’s Declaration (Vss. 29-30)
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.
Note: The Prince of this world is Satan
