That You May Become Sons Of Light

John 12:27-36

Key Verse 36: “While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light.”

1. Look at verses 27. Why was Jesus’ soul troubled?(32-33) What did Jesus understand about his purpose, and why didn’t he ask to be saved from his trouble?

   1. Application: Why is it important to know God’s will and purpose for our lives, especially when we encounter trouble?

2. V28-30. What does it mean for the Father to glorify his name? When did the Father glorify his name previously, and how was he going to glorify it again?

3. V31-33. How will Jesus’ death on the cross impact the world? Jesus said “the ruler of this world will be cast out”, who is the current ruler of the world? When will he be cast out? Who will be our new king?(John 12:12-19) How will this change things? Knowing this, what should we do?

4. V34-36. What did the crowd misunderstand about the Christ?(34) In what way were they correct? How do we become sons/daughters of light?(36) What does it mean to believe in the light and be a son/daughter of light?(35-36)

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