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Thought on This Chapter

JN 12:9 Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and they came not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead.

JN 12:10 But the chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to death;

JN 12:11 Because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.

The chief priests not only wanted to kill Jesus but they also wanted to kill Lazarus.  The reason that they wanted to put Lazarus to death was because many people were believing on Jesus because of Lazarus.  Verse 11 tells us that they went away from the dead religion of the chief priests and turned to Jesus.  There is always a turning from when you turn to Jesus.  The chief priests were angry about loosing their followers.  Angry enough to kill.  It hurt their pride that the people would leave them and follow another.  They were also angry over the loss of power that they had over the people.  Giving would also be down.  No doubt there was some envy going on also.  Instead of considering that they were wrong, they set out on a course of evil.  This is what pride, envy, lust of power and money can bring you to. 

The sins of pride, envy, and lust of power and money are terrible sins.  If we follow after them, we will end up doing things that we never would have dreamed that we would have done.  Instead we need to guard against them and the best way to do that is to keep our eyes upon Jesus.  Continually walk with Him.

 

Thought On This Chapter

JN 12:3 Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment.

You see something in Mary that is sadly lacking in Christians today.  To her Jesus was worth giving.  She did not hold back.  Mary did not give only a few ounces.  She did not figure out how much she could afford to give.  She did not argue about is the tithe still in effect.  You do not see her holding some back so she can have her sports, or her entertainment, or a fancy vacation.  No she wanted to do something much more worth while with her money.  She gave it to Jesus.  She gave it all.  What a heart she had.  What a wonderful testimony.  Jesus was high and lifted up in her eyes and to her He was worth giving everything.  Makes you  want to just shout Amen.  But many people do not like this kind of heart.  They will put it down, they will call you crazy, they will find fault in it.  They did it back then and people do it today.  You tithe and give to missions on top of that, and then to the building fund, and to the youth group and some will say you are careless with your money.  You will be called irresponsible.  Listen to what Jesus told those scoundrels. 

JN 12:7 Then said Jesus, Let her alone: against the day of my burying hath she kept this.

He told them to let her alone.  She did a good thing in His eyes.  She did it for Jesus. 

If you don't agree with a heart of giving, then you should just keep your wicked heart to yourself.  Do what Jesus says and leave the givers alone.  Don't look down on them, don't talk bad about them, don't discourage them.  In fact the best thing that you can do is join them.   

 

 

John 12  

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John 12 [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21]
   

JN 12:1 Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead.

JN 12:2 There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him.

JN 12:3 Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment.

JN 12:4 Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, which should betray him,

JN 12:5 Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor?

JN 12:6 This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein.

JN 12:7 Then said Jesus, Let her alone: against the day of my burying hath she kept this.

JN 12:8 For the poor always ye have with you; but me ye have not always.

JN 12:9 Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and they came not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead.

JN 12:10 But the chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to death;

JN 12:11 Because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.

JN 12:12 On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem,

JN 12:13 Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord.

JN 12:14 And Jesus, when he had found a young ass, sat thereon; as it is written,

JN 12:15 Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass's colt.

JN 12:16 These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things unto him.

JN 12:17 The people therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record.

JN 12:18 For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard that he had done this miracle.

JN 12:19 The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him.

JN 12:20 And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast:

JN 12:21 The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.

JN 12:22 Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus.

JN 12:23 And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.

JN 12:24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.

JN 12:25 He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.

JN 12:26 If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.

JN 12:27 Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour.

JN 12:28 Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.

JN 12:29 The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him.

JN 12:30 Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes.

JN 12:31 Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.

JN 12:32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.

JN 12:33 This he said, signifying what death he should die.

JN 12:34 The people answered him, 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?

JN 12:35 Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.

JN 12:36 While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them.

JN 12:37 But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:

JN 12:38 That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?

JN 12:39 Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again,

JN 12:40 He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.

JN 12:41 These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him.

JN 12:42 Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:

JN 12:43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

JN 12:44 Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me.

JN 12:45 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me.

JN 12:46 I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.

JN 12:47 And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.

JN 12:48 He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.

JN 12:49 For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.

JN 12:50 And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak.




 


 
JN 12:5 Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor?

JN 12:6 This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein.

Judas could talk a pious talk.  He could make objections on what others were doing and give good sounding reasons why they were wrong.  Why they should do it his way.  After all do not the poor need help.

His problem was that it was just talk.  In actuality he did not care for the poor.  The Bible tells us his real reason was that he was the holder of the money and he was a thief. 

He held an office in the Lord's work.  Judas was the treasurer.  But he was only in it for the money. 

His kind are all around us today.  They are in the Lord's work.  They pastor a big church or have a TBN show.  But they are only in it for the money.  They can talk a good talk and can deceive many.

The question then is how do I know if they are genuine?  It is hard to tell for sure because we can't see the heart.  But here are a few signs to look out for:

1) The man moves into a 10 million dollar home.

2) The man's watches and jewelry cost more than you make in a year

3) He will not preach the whole counsel of God. 

   a) He will not preach against sin.

   b) He will not preach the blood, ect...

4) His message always makes you feel good.  He is what you would call a cotton candy preacher.  True preaching will bring conviction from time to time.

If you don't have a true man of God, you need to go find one.

If you have a true man of God, then you need to thank God for him and get behind him. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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