Read John 12.20-36a. In 12.20-26: Unfulfilled quest. Some Greeks seek Jesus, foreshadowing the mission to the nations or Diaspora Jews (see 7.35-36). In verses 21-22: Philip (see 1.43, 44) and Andrew see 1.40-41) link Jesus' first disciples to this new mission. In verse 23: The hour of Jesus' glorification, his death and return to the Father (12.27-28, 31-33; contrast 2.4; 7.6, 30; 8.20) has now arrived. In verses 24-26: Abundant life giving through death interprets both Jesus' and service of the disciples (see 13.14-16; 15.18-21). In verses 27-36a: Words overheard by the crowd: another Gospel summary. Contrast the Gethsemane setting of Mk 14.33-36. Jesus affirms the Father's will as the hour of his death arrives. Inverse 31: The ruler of this world, the devil (compare 14.30; 16.11) is driven out, acosmic exorcism. In verse 32: Lifted up is a reference to Jesus' death ((12.34) and ascent to the Father (3.14; 8.28); he will draw all people (see 6.44 and Jer 38.3). In verse 34: The law, scripture (compare 10.34; 15.25). The messiah remains forever (see Ps 89.3-4, 19-21, 28-29, 35-37; 110.4; Isa 9.6-7; Dan 7.13-14). In verses 35-36a: The light is with you a little longer (see 7.33) signals the approaching darkness. The opportunity for belief was short. Comments or Questions..
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