John 12:20-26	THE KERNEL OF WHEAT
Key Verse 12:24


1. Read verses 20-22. Who came looking for Jesus? How were they different from the crowd who welcomed Jesus? (What is characteristic of Greeks?-1 Cor 1:22-24) Who did they ask? (See Jn 6:5,6; 14:7) How did their request come to Jesus?







2.  Read verses 23-26. What was Jesus' reply? (23) What did he mean "to be glorified"? Read verse 24. Why does he say, "...truth"? What does verse 24 mean to Jesus?








3.  Read verses 25-26 again. What did he mean by "love his life" and "hate his life in this world"? What are the consequences of each? How is this related to serv¡þing Jesus and following him? What does Jesus' principle mean to disciples?









4.  What is required of those who would serve Jesus? What promises does Jesus give to those who serve him? (26) What do these promises mean?





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