Gospel of John - John 12

Homiletics                                             Study of John

Lesson     16                                         Passage: John 12

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Mary’s extravagant love poured out on Jesus   (John 12:1-11) a. Before Passover dinner given in Jesus’ honor  (1-2) b. Mary pours out nard and perfume on Jesus (3)   c. Judas “poor” argument against use of perfume (4-8) d. Crowds come see Jesus and resurrected Lazarus; some plot to kill and many believe (9-11)

Crowd raises hosannas and word spreads as Jesus enters Jerusalem; many desire to see Him. (John 12:12-22) a. Palm branches and hosanna’s raised with Jesus entry (12-13) b. Jesus rides in on donkey fulfilling scripture (14-16)   c. Crowd continues to spread word of Jesus (17-18)   d. Pharisees realize that they are not getting anywhere with world following Jesus (19) e. Greeks desire to see Jesus (20-22)

Jesus declares His hour has come; only limited opportunity while light is with us (John 12:23-36) a. Jesus declares hour has come for Jesus to be glorified (23-25) b. Father honors those serving Jesus (26-28) c. Voice from heaven declare now as time of judgment and Jesus death (29-33) d. Light only with us for short time; darkness will overtake (34-36)

Jesus describes belief and judgment (John 12:37-50) a. Belief described in Isaiah (37-41) b. Many leaders believed and did not acknowledge faith (42-43) c. Belief extends to the one who sent Jesus (44-46) d. Eternal judgment comes to those who do not heed Jesus words (47-50)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
Mary’s extravagant love poured out on Jesus	John 12:1-11
Crowd raises hosannas and word spreads as Jesus enters Jerusalem; many desire to see Him.	John 12:12-22
Jesus declares His hour has come; only limited opportunity while light is with us	John 12:23-36
Jesus describes belief and judgment	John 12:37-50

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

Faith in Jesus demonstrated through anointing, entry and belief.

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL belief in Jesus reflects in extravagant expressions of faith.

Specific Application Questions

1.	How do you extravagantly express your faith?
2.	Where should you give to Jesus your hosanna?
3.	What do you need to do while there is still light?  What priorities need to change?
4.	How do you recognize the Heavenly Father for the work of Jesus?

Principles to Remember

1.	Extravagant love is what Jesus desires
2.	Recognition of Jesus brings Praise
3.	Light is here for a little while
4.	Belief requires keeping Jesus words

Characteristic of God

Worthy of glory, belief and worship.

Theme: 

Belief in Jesus means to accept His word and to take action while there is light.