11 Nov THAT YOU MAY BELIEVE 30. NOW IS THE HOUR….TO (John 12:26-36)
1. RENDER A VERDICT (v31)
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“Now is the judgement of this world”
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John 9:39 – “for judgement I came into this world”
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John 5:22-24 – “he does not come into judgement, but passes from death to life”
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Col 2:13-14
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What verdict will be rendered on you?
2. REMOVE SATAN’S POWER (v31b)
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“now will the ruler of this world be cast out.”
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Satan had one significant power – to rightfully accuse of sin (Zech 3:1, Job 1 & 2). Jesus disarmed this power. Col 2:15
3. ROUND UP HIS FLOCK (v32)
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“I…will draw all people to myself”
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John 10:16 – “I have other sheep not of this fold. I must bring them also…”
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John 6:44 – “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him.”
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2 Cor 5:21
4. RESTORE A RELATIONSHIP (v36)
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“believe in the light, that you may become sons of light”
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John 20:31 “…that by believing you may have life in his name”
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Col 1:27 “which is Christ in you, the hope of glory”
5. REVEAL GOD’S GLORY (v27-30)
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“But for this purpose I have come to this hour. Father, glorify your name”
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