October 2018
This month’s message is in the book of John Chapter 12 verses 23 thru 36. As you read the following inspired scriptures written by John the Apostle referring to “The Messiah Teaches” may we open up our hearts and have a teachable spirit to receive what the Spirit of the Word of God is saying.
The Messiah Teaches
John 12:23 And Jesus answered them, saying, a The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.)
John 13:32 If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall straightway glorify him.
John 12:24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, a Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone)
1Corinthians 15:36 Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die:
John 12:25 a He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a He that loveth his life shall lose it)
Mark 8:35 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it.
John 12:26 If any man serve me, let him a follow me; and b where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a follow me)
Matthew 16:24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (b where I am, there shall also my servant be)
John 14:3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
John 17:24 Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.
The Son of Man Must Be Lifted Up
John 12:27 a Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: b but for this cause came I unto this hour.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say)
Matthew 26:38 Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.
Matthew 26:39 And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (b but for this cause came I unto this hour.)
Luke 22:53 When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.
John 12:28 Father, glorify thy name. a Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.)
Matthew 3:17 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
Matthew 17:5 While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.
John 12:29 The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him.
John 12:30 Jesus answered and said, a This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a )
John 11:42 And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me.
John 12:31 Now is the judgment of this world: now shall a the prince of this world be cast out.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a the prince of this world be cast out.)
2Corinthians 4:4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
John 12:32 And I, a if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw b all men unto me.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw)
John 3:14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:
John 8:28 Then said Jesus unto them, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (b all men unto me.)
Rom 5:18 Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life.
John 12:33 a This he said, signifying what death he should die.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a This he said, signifying what death he should die.)
John 18:32 That the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled, which he spake, signifying what death he should die.
John 21:19 This spake he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow me.
John 12:34 The people answered him, a We have heard out of the law that Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man?
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a We have heard out of the law that Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest thou)
Micah 4:7 And I will make her that halted a remnant, and her that was cast far off a strong nation: and the LORD shall reign over them in mount Zion from henceforth, even for ever.
John 12:35 Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while a is the light with you. b Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for c he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a is the light with you)
John 1:9 That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.
John 7:33 Then said Jesus unto them, Yet a little while am I with you, and then I go unto him that sent me.
John 8:12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (b Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for)
Ephesians 5:8 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:
Cross Reference Scriptures to (c he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.)
1John 2:9 He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now.
1John 2:10 He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him.
1John 2:11 But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes.
John 12:36 While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be a the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and b did hide himself from them.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a the children of light)
Luke 16:8 And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (b did hide himself from them.)
John 8:59 Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by.
Conclusion
Our choices and decisions on receiving God's Word are very important to each one of us. We must learn to put our Faith and Trust in God and His Word the Holy Bible. Will you take this day, time and this very hour to make your choice and or decision? Will you receive God and His Word “AND BE BORN AGAIN INTO HIS KINGDOM”? Below is a prayer to receive Jesus Christ and start a relationship of eternal life with Him.
Prayer to Receive Jesus as Lord and Savior:
Heavenly Father,
I come to you in the Name of Jesus, I repent of my sins and I ask you to forgive me of my sins. I believe and confess with my mouth that Jesus Christ is the Son of the living God and believe He died on the cross and rose on the third day. I ask you to come into my heart. I ask you now to wash me and cleanse me. I give you my spirit, soul and body. I will with your help follow you all the days of my life. I thank you for writing my name in the Lambs Book of life.
Thank you Father, In Jesus Name, Amen
JOY IN LIFE = SERVANT HOOD
REMEMBER THIS “JOY” = JESUS FIRST, OTHERS SECOND AND YOU "YOURSELF" LAST.
It is our prayer that this message of “The Messiah Teaches” has brought hope and help to your life and that you will totally give all of your spirit, your soul and your body to Jesus Christ and be a mighty witness for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To go forth with what God has called you to do with Him.
May God's riches blessings and His love be poured out on your life daily in Jesus Name?
In His Love and His Service,
William & Susan
Note: Unless otherwise noted, all Scriptures are from the King James Version of the Bible.