Can You Follow Now? (John 13:30-38). Now Jesus glorifies the Father in His cross; the wonderous work of God’s love.  Like Peter we think we can follow Jesus out of our strength. Only when we accept Christ laying down his life can we follow him and love like him.

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Predicting Dark Betrayal (John 13:18-30). Although called and chosen by Jesus, disciples are tempted by sin. Judas allows Satan to take over his will because of his greed. Recognize your inherent pressure point to betray Jesus and call out to him to deliver you.

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Towel Waisted God (John 13:1–20). Jesus knew it was about time to leave. How does Jesus leave? Do you understand that Jesus is your example and he expects you to imitate him? When we are in Christ’s church, we are called to be messengers and servants, not masters.

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Why Stay In Darkness? (John 12:44-50). If you see and understand Jesus is sent by God the Father, then you will walk in his light. To not keep the words of Christ and reject him is to reject the Gospel promise. Then you are only left with the Law that condemns.

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Inexcusable Callous Unbelief (John 12:36b–43). Jesus is hid from us. We won’t get to him through our efforts or dark ways. People willfully do not want to see or understand Jesus. Signs of the Light are right in front of us and yet people still won’t believe. Do we live for the praise of this sinful world or live to please God?

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Driving Out Time (John 12:27–36a). Now is the time. This Hour to glorify the Father. This Hour when Jesus is lifted up will we will know he is sent by the Father and he draws all people to himself. And those drawn to Christ will have the devil driven out.

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Launching Pad Greeks (John 12:20–26) When the gentiles seek him, Now the hour has come for Christ to be lifted up. Jesus came for this Hour. Because he was sent for the whole world, not just Israel. Jesus is clear that his dying will give life. Will we lose this dead-end life to gain eternal life.

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Lazarus Raiser (John 12:9-19). A raised Lazarus is a problem for the powers of Death. This donkey riding Jesus is the King who raises the dead. Nothing brings faith like dead lives restored to new life through the Gospel.

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False Virtue Signaling Motives (John 11:55–12:8) Many are looking to see if Jesus is going to show up. Mary exposes her humility to honor Christ. Judas objects to wealth not his own being spent to honor Christ. His motives are self-serving, not altruistic.

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Judging Pharisaical Caricatures (John 11:45–54). The religious elders fear what Christ is doing and teaching. They are working to protect the equilibrium. Afraid the earthly powers will destroy them. Don’t laugh. Are we willing to put our family through upheaval to experience life altering salvation?

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