John 12:1-8
- Who is involved
- When is this happening
- What is happening
- What does this mean to you – Mary’s behavior, Judas’ behavior, Jesus’ behavior
John 12:9-11
- Why did the Jews come?
- Why was Lazarus caught up in this as well?
- What does this mean to you?
John 12:12-15
- Also read – Matthew 21:1-9, Mark 11:1-10, Luke 19:29-38
- When did this happen?
- Who is involved?
- What was the significance of the Donkey?
John 12:15
- What aspects of Jesus are revealed in this scripture
- Zech: 9:9 – 520-470 B.C.
- “Fear Not” not in this Zechariah are taken from Isaiah 40:9
John 12:16-22
- When did the disciples understand the meaning of this event?
- What does this mean to you? When do we understand?
- Who else was involved?
- What was their response or understanding: Greeks, Pharasees, Lazarus witnesses
John 12:23-29
- Who is involved?
- What is Jesus saying and why?
- What is the Father\’s response?
- What does this mean to you?
John 12:30-37
- What did Jesus mean that the voice wasn’t for him – where else did he say this?
- What troubled the crowd?
- Did Jesus’ response answer their question?
- What does this mean to you?
John 12:37-43 – John\’s commentary
- Why didn’t the people recognize Jesus? (at least three reasons)
- What does this mean to you?
John 12:44-50
- Who is Jesus?
- Why did he come?