Opening Hymns:
131 We Gather Together http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh131.sht
Scripture Reading:
John 12:20-33`
12:20 Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks.
12:21 They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, "Sir, we wish to see Jesus."
12:22 Philip went and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus.
12:23 Jesus answered them, "The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.
12:24 Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.
12:25 Those who love their life lose it, and those who hate their life in this world will keep it for eternal life.
12:26 Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there will my servant be also. Whoever serves me, the Father will honor.
12:27 "Now my soul is troubled. And what should I say--' Father, save me from this hour'? No, it is for this reason that I have come to this hour.
12:28 Father, glorify your name." Then a voice came from heaven, "I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again."
12:29 The crowd standing there heard it and said that it was thunder. Others said, "An angel has spoken to him."
12:30 Jesus answered, "This voice has come for your sake, not for mine.
12:31 Now is the judgment of this world; now the ruler of this world will be driven out.
12:32 And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself."
12:33 He said this to indicate the kind of death he was to die.
Message:
Jesus never runs from His purpose. He always seems to remember all the people that He would save. Though sinners, He loves us. Though sinners He died for us. He came to us not only to teach and show the way of the Lord, but also to save us all. Whoever believes and follows Jesus will not perish, but will have eternal life.
John 12:20-33`
12:20 Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks.
12:21 They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, "Sir, we wish to see Jesus."
12:22 Philip went and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus.
12:23 Jesus answered them, "The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.
12:24 Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.
12:25 Those who love their life lose it, and those who hate their life in this world will keep it for eternal life.
12:26 Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there will my servant be also. Whoever serves me, the Father will honor.
12:27 "Now my soul is troubled. And what should I say--' Father, save me from this hour'? No, it is for this reason that I have come to this hour.
12:28 Father, glorify your name." Then a voice came from heaven, "I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again."
12:29 The crowd standing there heard it and said that it was thunder. Others said, "An angel has spoken to him."
12:30 Jesus answered, "This voice has come for your sake, not for mine.
12:31 Now is the judgment of this world; now the ruler of this world will be driven out.
12:32 And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself."
12:33 He said this to indicate the kind of death he was to die.
Message:
Jesus never runs from His purpose. He always seems to remember all the people that He would save. Though sinners, He loves us. Though sinners He died for us. He came to us not only to teach and show the way of the Lord, but also to save us all. Whoever believes and follows Jesus will not perish, but will have eternal life.
It is hard to imagine a human who is perfect. Someone who
does not give into a single temptation. He had freewill, and the same
temptations we face. Instead of falling into selfish desires, He sacrificed
everything for us. With a love so pure and beautiful it is hard to comprehend,
He died on the cross for us.
We have been given the greatest gift of all. Forgiveness,
life, and love. All through Jesus our savior. The question now is: how is that
knowledge going to change how we live our lives? Can we let go of selfish
desires and live as Jesus lived? Can we show love to others as Jesus has shown
love to us?
Time of Prayer
Dear Lord, thank You for showing us how to walk with You. Thank You for Your sacrifice, and the love that You have shown all people. Let us draw close to You, and show others the love that You have shown us. Amen
The Lord’s Prayer
Closing Hymn
380 There’s Within My Heart a Melody http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh380.sht
Time of Prayer
Dear Lord, thank You for showing us how to walk with You. Thank You for Your sacrifice, and the love that You have shown all people. Let us draw close to You, and show others the love that You have shown us. Amen
The Lord’s Prayer
Closing Hymn
380 There’s Within My Heart a Melody http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh380.sht
May the Lord bless you and keep you: May the Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious unto you: May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace." Amen.
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