Daily Devotion Text

March 10, 2017

John 12:20-26

By carmenhsu In Devotion Text, John with Comments Off on John 12:20-26

20 Now among those who went up to worship at the feast were some Greeks.21 So these came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and asked him, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” 22 Philip went and told Andrew; Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. 23 And Jesus answered them, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. 24 Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.25 Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. 26 If anyone serves me, he must follow me; and where I am, there will my servant be also. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.

Reflection Questions

John 12:20-26

  • Reflect on the link between glory and becoming “a grain of wheat [that] falls into the earth and dies” as it applies to Jesus’ life. How does the Christian understanding of glory differ from the world’s definition?  In what ways have I embraced the life of becoming a grain of wheat that falls and dies?
  • In what ways am I a recipient of others’ death?
  • What are the ways in which people “lose” their life because they “love” it too much?
  • Do I view my life as one I need to cling on to or one I need to spend?

John 12:26

  • Reflect on the call and promise contained in this verse. What is my response to this verse?
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