Read John 12:44-50 Jesus shouted to the crowds, “If you trust me, you are trusting not only me, but also God who sent me. For when you see me, you are seeing the one who sent me. I have come as a light to shine in this dark world, so that all who put their trust in me will no…
Read John 12:37-43 Many people did believe in him, however, including some of the Jewish leaders. But they wouldn’t admit it for fear that the Pharisees would expel them from the synagogue. For they loved human praise more than the praise of God.- John 12:42-43 (NLT) Believing in Jesus has consequences. It will change the way some people receive us…
Read John 12:34-36 Jesus replied, “My light will shine for you just a little longer. Walk in the light while you can, so the darkness will not overtake you. Those who walk in the darkness cannot see where they are going.” – John 12:35 (NLT) Every single day we live, we will either become more like Christ or less like…
Read John 12:27-33 [Jesus said] “Father, bring glory to your name.” – John 12:28 (NLT) As we follow God’s leading, we can find ourselves in distressing situations. Discouragement or fear can weaken our willingness to keep following. We may not see any evidence of “success.” At those times, we can remember Jesus’ reaction to similar circumstances—“Father, bring glory to your…
Read John 12:20-26 [Jesus said] “Those who love their life in this world will lose it. Those who care nothing for their life in this world will keep it for eternity.“ – John 12:25 (NLT) We all have had dreams and plans for our lives. Some of these we have given up as unrealistic, but some are still attractive and…
Read John 12:12-19 His disciples didn’t understand at the time that this was a fulfillment of prophecy. But after Jesus entered into his glory, they remembered what had happened and realized that these things had been written about him. – John 12:16 (NLT) All of Jesus’ life on earth was fulfillment of prophecy after prophecy. And those who knew the…
Read John 12:4-11 But Judas Iscariot, the disciple who would soon betray him, said, “That perfume was worth a year’s wages. It should have been sold and the money given to the poor.” … Jesus replied, “Leave her alone. She did this in preparation for my burial.” – John 12:5-6, 8 (NLT) If our religion becomes a to-do list, then…
Read John 12:1-3 Then Mary took a twelve-ounce jar of expensive perfume made from essence of nard, and she anointed Jesus’ feet with it, wiping his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance. – John 12:3 (NLT) Often the pressures of our daily routine cause us to miss the awe of the presence of God. Mary…