John 12
As a follow up post to yesterday where Judas Iscariot objects to using expensive perfume to anoint Jesus, this morning we are reminded of how desperate Satan is to get a hold of us. MacArthur suggests that, in v11 we see "a conscious, deliberate move away from the religion of the authorities and a move toward genuine faith in Jesus as Messiah and Son of God". The chief priests would have none of this - hence their plot to kill BOTH Jesus and Lazarus!
According to John Piper, "Satan hates evangelism and discipleship", so it is no surprise that we see the plot to kill Lazarus. "[M]any of the Jews were going over to Jesus and believing in [H]im"..."on account of [Lazarus]", and earlier in John 8:44, Jesus accuses those plotting to kill Him of "belonging" to the devil. Satan was desperate to stop growth of the early church.
Satan is equally desperate to prevent believers from growing in our relationship with Jesus - he plants our minds with lies - go here to learn more from John Piper on Satan's Ten Strategies Against You.
To protect ourselves, we have the Armor of God, and our belief that true freedom and joy is found in Christ alone.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God who loves me and who gives me true freedom and joy. Thank You Jesus! I am not deserving of such blessings. I worry. Please forgive me and help me turn from my sins towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
Meanwhile a large crowd
of Jews found out that Jesus was there and came, not only because of him
but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus as well, for on account of him many of the Jews were going over to Jesus and believing in him. v9-11
As a follow up post to yesterday where Judas Iscariot objects to using expensive perfume to anoint Jesus, this morning we are reminded of how desperate Satan is to get a hold of us. MacArthur suggests that, in v11 we see "a conscious, deliberate move away from the religion of the authorities and a move toward genuine faith in Jesus as Messiah and Son of God". The chief priests would have none of this - hence their plot to kill BOTH Jesus and Lazarus!
According to John Piper, "Satan hates evangelism and discipleship", so it is no surprise that we see the plot to kill Lazarus. "[M]any of the Jews were going over to Jesus and believing in [H]im"..."on account of [Lazarus]", and earlier in John 8:44, Jesus accuses those plotting to kill Him of "belonging" to the devil. Satan was desperate to stop growth of the early church.
Satan is equally desperate to prevent believers from growing in our relationship with Jesus - he plants our minds with lies - go here to learn more from John Piper on Satan's Ten Strategies Against You.
To protect ourselves, we have the Armor of God, and our belief that true freedom and joy is found in Christ alone.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God who loves me and who gives me true freedom and joy. Thank You Jesus! I am not deserving of such blessings. I worry. Please forgive me and help me turn from my sins towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
