Some Greeks wanted to see Jesus -- John 12:20-43: Some Greeks had gone to Jerusalem to worship during Passover. They said to Philip, "Sir, we would see Jesus." Philip told Andrew and together they told Jesus. This led to Jesus teaching that His salvation was for everyone. He said, "I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me." Jesus was willing to die for us and we must likewise be willing to die for Him. He came into this world to suffer and die for our sins. When Jesus prayed the Father would glorify His name the people were shocked to hear a voice from heaven saying, "I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again." By being lifted up on the cross Jesus would make many want to come to Him. "I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me." (John 11:32) The people did not understand the resurrection of Jesus. They wondered how He could be crucified and at the same time live forever. Jesus encouraged them to walk in His light while such opportunity was available. Sadly, even after seeing Jesus' great miracles many of the people were still unwilling to have faith in him. The words o Isaiah 53:1 were proven true, "Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed?" A stubborn lack of faith on the part of the people caused God to blind their eyes. (Isaiah 6:9-10) The glory that Isaiah saw was the glory of Jesus. "In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple." (Isaiah 6:1) Some tried to be secret disciples. They believed in Jesus but would not confess Him. They feared being put out of the synagogue.

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