A Question, a Promise, and a MiraclePart 2

John 12:34-40

The Question

The Promise

The Miracle

What Jesus taught in calling Himself “Son of Man”

1. He was pre-existent – John 3:13; 6:622. He was to suffer humiliation and death –

John 3:14-15; 8:283. He was to become a vital (personal) part of all

who should believe on Him – John 6:27, 53-544. Connected to the final judgment – John 5:26-275. Jesus’ current rule over the church – Rev. 1:12-14

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The Summary of Jesus calling Himself “Son of Man”

In Jesus becoming like us and dying for us, we could now become like Him!

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The Promise Jesus reminds us – He is the light of the

world This identifies Jesus with the Father – eternal Jesus makes God known Jesus is opposed to the darkness Jesus is the only true light

Jesus also gives us a challenge Believe in the light Walk in the light

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The Promise Jesus warns of the encroaching darkness

The darkness will overtake us if …. We do not walk in the light while it is here

If we believe in the light, we will become “sons of the light”

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The Miracle Israel’s unbelief was unbelievable John spends much time on this and concludes

the recount of Jesus’ public ministry with the subject

Early preachers of the Gospel were enamored with the topic, and they were Jews who believed Jesus to be the Messiah – Romans 9-11

John asks why the nation of Israel, as a whole, did not believe Jesus to be the Messiah

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The Miracle John answers this question using Isaiah 53 & 6 We would not have had a crucified Savior unless

Israel, as a whole, had rejected Him When does God harden hearts?

Are men able to choose God? John does not begin with Isaiah 6:9-10 If men are unable to choose God, then grace

becomes a merciful and loving gift This scenario makes man utterly responsible

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Application

Have you responded to the drawing and calling of the Savior?

If so, have you made Him Lord of your life?

Are you walking in the light, as He is in the light, being sons and daughters of light?

A Question, a Promise, and a MiracleJohn 12:34-40