Last Call (John 12:44-50)

With the curtains closing on the public ministry of Jesus, hemade one last call to the unbelieving people in Jerusalem to believe—to avail themselves of God’s grace by placing their faith in Jesus. Because there is only one way to forgiveness, reconciliation to God, and eternal life, the impassioned offer of our Lord came coupled with a warning. The message is as unchanging as God himself, and we do well to listen when Jesus “cries out.”

Outline:

· A Matter of Belief

· A Word of Judgment