December 20, 2015                  John 12:23 – 37

Download discussion questions:  John 12_23-37 Glorify Your Name

First, a few reminders for those joining us for our discussion group on this passage.

• THIS week (December 20, 2015) we will be meeting in the Fireside Room (because of the construction going on in our usual meeting place.)
• NEXT week (December 27, 2015) we will not be meeting.

The passage for this week continues the comments by Jesus and the reactions of others after His sudden startling statement, “The hour has come.”  What did He mean?  How will His followers respond?  What will the crowds think?

This will be an interesting passage to consider as we are in the Christmas season.  The usual thinking at this time of the year is about a baby in a manger.  Jesus had a very concentrated focus on His hour, and maybe His focus will affect our focus at Christmas as well.