Responses to the King

John 12 Outline Right and Wrong Responses to Jesus Illustrated 1-8 Mary’s exemplary response of total commitment 1-3 Judas hypocritical response 4-6 Jesus’ praise for what Mary has done 7-8 Inadequate Responses to Presentation of Jesus as King 9-22 The crowds “believe” because of Lazarus 9 (Transition) Chief Priests oppose – Jews are going to Jesus Crowds Greet Jesus as King Jesus’ Presented as king Disciples are Confused about Jesus’ Kingship 16 Crowds Testify to Jesus because of Lazarus Pharisees Oppose– World is going to Jesus 19 Inadequate Responses to Presentation of Jesus as Son and Savior Response of the Greeks to Jesus (Transition) Jesus explains the need for his death and resurrection The glorification of God through Jesus’ obedience Verification to the crowd of Jesus’ successful mission The success of Jesus’ mission as Savior Response of the Crowd (Unbelief) 34 Crowd objects based on the law 34 Jesus – The light is with you for a limited time Light and Darkness Contrasted Command: Believe in the Light You become sons of light The crowds unbelief was predicted in the Old Testament 37 Response of the Crowd (Inadequate Belief) The Right Response to Jesus Explained 44-50

Message of John 12 John 12 summarizes the presentation of Jesus to the nation in chapters 1-11 and introduces the passion story in chapters Jesus is the King of Israel, Savior of the World, and Son sent from God who glorifies God through His perfect obedience to die as the Passover Lamb. We must respond with full commitment to his program to share in His glory

The Right Response to Jesus The Right Response to Jesus Explained Jesus Shouts out – This is important The proper response: Belief (“Buy In”) 44 Content of the Belief To see Jesus is to see God 45 Walk in the light of Jesus 46 (14.6) Receive, Remain, Follow, Eat, Drink Urgency of Belief: Judgment Basis is our response to Jesus’ “Word” Authority For Belief: The Father Guarantee: Eternal Life

Responses to Jesus as King Responses to Presentation of Jesus as King 9-22 The crowds “believe” because of Lazarus 9 Chief Priests oppose – Jews are going to Jesus Crowds Greet Jesus as King Jesus’ Presented as king Disciples are confused about Jesus’ Kingship 16 Crowds “testify” to Jesus because of Lazarus Pharisees Oppose– World is going to Jesus 19 Response of the Greeks to Jesus The belief here is inadequate because they do not yet fully understand what Jesus is doing. He must explain…

Responses to Jesus as Son & Savior Responses to Presentation of Jesus as Son and Savior Response of the Greeks to Jesus Jesus explains the need for his death and resurrection The glorification of God through Jesus’ obedience Verification to the crowd of Jesus’ glorification The success of Jesus’ mission as Savior Response of the Crowd (Unbelief) Crowd objects based on the law 34 Jesus – The light is with you for a limited time Command: Walk in the Light Result : Darkness will not overtake you Alternative” Walk in Darkness Result: You don’t know where you are going Command: Believe in the Light You become sons of light The crowds unbelief was predicted in the Prophecy of Isaiah Isaiah both saw and predicted God’s glory 41 Response of the Crowd (Inadequate Belief) 42-43

Right Response to Jesus Illustrated Response to Jesus of Mary and Judas (Lazarus) 1-8 Mary’s exemplary response of total commitment 1-3 Discipleship: Mary is always seen at Jesus’ feet Humility: John the Baptist and Jesus Costly: Expensive Perfume Result: Fragrance filled the room Judas hypocritical response 4-6 Discipleship Judas had his own agenda Humility: Judas was concerned about himself Costly: Judas followed Jesus to enrich himself Result: How did having that money work out for him? Jesus’ praise for what Mary has done 7-8 Mary has done something that will have lasting results Mary understood the situation better than anyone else

Summary of John 12 Presentation of Jesus Glory of Cross, Resurrection Son of God, Savior of the World, King of Israel Evil Reponses Open Opposition Covert Opposition (Hypocrisy): Using Jesus for one’s own agenda Inadequate Responses Curious Belief Confused Belief Conditional Belief Divided Belief Right Response: Humble, full commitment to Jesus