The Hour has Come (2)

The last time that we were examining this Gospel of John, we were considering John 12:20-36. It speaks of Jesus soon to be "lifted up", which refers to His being glorified, being inaugurated as the promised and enthroned Messianic King. This lifting up of Jesus is not to be understood to be only of His resurrection and ascension into heaven to be seated as the promised King over Israel, the inaugurated kingdom of God. But rather, the glorification of Jesus Christ began to take place in His suffering and dying upon His cross that lead to having been seated on the right hand of God the Father. Jesus being lifted up speaks first of His cross, but also of His resurrection from the dead and ascension to the throne of God. Today we will consider further the meaning and implications of His glorification upon.