[esvignore]John 12:20-26 – Here in John 12, against the backdrop of this historical drama which has played out over time, the anticipation of the Messiah ought to be palpable. There ought to be a buzz in the air. Jesus Christ, the seed of the woman foretold from the beginning of history is here. He has come to God’s people. He is the lamb of God who has come to take away the sin of the world. However, the consistent testimony of this Gospel thus far has been one of rejection by the very people who ought to have recognized him. In this text, though, John declares that the hour of Jesus has come. It is time for his glory to shift from anticipated to experienced. How does John describe this coming glory? What effect should it have on us?[/esvignore]

John 12:20-26