What Does God Want From Me?
Follow Me | John 12:20-26
Dr. Chris Montgomery · May 21, 2025
(John 12:20-26) Now among those who went up to worship at the feast were some Greeks. So these came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and asked him, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” Philip went and told Andrew; Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. And Jesus answered them, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. If anyone serves me, he must follow me; and where I am, there will my servant be also. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.
Jesus’ Teaching
1. (John 12:23) Now is the time for the truth to be on display.
2. (John 12:24) Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection will bring fruit
3. (John 12:25) Jesus calls people to give up their life for eternal life.
4. (John 12:26a) Before eternal life there is servant life
5. (John 12:26b) Servant life is the only way to eternal life.
Jesus’ Logical Argument
1. Die to live
2. Lose to Gain
3. Follow to Serve
4. Result: Honor
(1 Corinthians 6:19-20) Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.