The Glory of Burial | John 12:12-26
Sermon Summary:
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. Jesus rides into Jerusalem and is praised by the crowds. It seems to be a good start to the week…although we know what ends up happening. In this passage from John 12, we see some interesting things going on. Greeks are seeking Jesus. His enemies are making plans to kill him. And Jesus declares that it’s time for Him to be glorified. However, the type of glory Jesus is talking about is not what anyone else expects. It involves dying and being buried. On this Palm Sunday we will reflect on what kind of Jesus we expect to see, and which Jesus we end up seeing. What does burial have to do with glory? For Jesus, or for us for that matter?
Why do you come to church? To see Jesus.
You may not expect to see Jesus, but you at least hope to see Jesus.
Jesus says, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.”
Jesus’ glory involves dying and being buried. Is this the Jesus you hoped to see?
What in your life needs to be buried?
Jesus will be glorified in death and burial, and this will bear much fruit for you.
In Christ, I am ready because I’ve been made ready (through faith).
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