‘It’s time!’ (John 12:20-39)

In this message from September 2022, Rev Keith Bell explores the time marker in the ministry of Jesus – something found all through the gospel of John and something so prominent in John 12:20-39, explaining the purpose and the timing of His death for sinners.

Message

Radio Service

00:00 Welcome
Song: Immortal Invisible
00:19 Introduction
00:36 Prayer
Song: See Him Coming
07:26 Bible reading: 1 Kings 10:1-7
Song: My Jesus I Love Thee
08:31 Bible reading: John 12:20-39
Song: By Faith
Sermon: John 12:20-39
Song: And Can It Be
10:42 Closing

Outline

Introduction
• Passages of the Bible are …
• Consider what had been happening in the lives of Jesus and His disciples:
• Some Greeks came and they wanted to see Jesus.
• Jesus says, “It’s Time …”

To Fulfil the Prophecies
Everything is falling into place.

To Persevere
I’m here for the long haul and I will persevere to the end.

To Effect My Purpose
a. Judgment on the world
b. Satan cast out/defeated
c. Salvation for God’s people

To Believe in Me
“Believe in the light while you have the light, so that you may become children of light.”

So What?

Be encouraged

2nd hand knowledge must be replaced by 1st hand encounter with Jesus

A great theological mystery

Conclusion
The incident we have been considering is exciting and thrilling and lifts our spirits and gives us hope.