All of a sudden, in John 11:55-12:26, Jesus not only permitted but encouraged people publicly to recognize him as king. What had changed? What we have awaited during the whole gospel of John finally happened: his hour to be glorified had come! However, his glorification would be exactly the opposite of what everyone expected. (sermon notes)
Although God gave humanity up to our sins, he also gave up his Son for our sins.
After God used Philip to save many Samaritans, he sent him to evangelize one who had come from the ends of the Earth.
In the new way of walking, believers need to put off the habits of the old self and put on the attitudes and activities...
