The document summarizes a Bible study on John 12:12-50 about Jesus' entry into Jerusalem. It poses discussion questions for participants to consider Jesus' character and abilities revealed in the passage, and why one could confidently commit to him. The study indicates that truly following Jesus requires changes to one's values, motives, behaviors and priorities that some may find unwilling to make, but brings eternal rewards.

1. Faith in Christ Jesus: authorization and carry eternal consequence are
2 Timothy 1:12 defines FAITH as knowing the reward! (v. 50)
trustworthy character and motives of Jesus, and being Hosanna!, John 12:12-50
confident in His limitless promise-keeping ability, and
consequently committing yourself entirely to His keeping. Group One:
We are studying the Gospel of John, answering these
Read John 12:23-32
questions: 1) What is revealed of Jesus’ character, motives,
and abilities? 2) What is indicated that you could confidently People obtain glory for exceptional talent,
commit to Jesus’? bravery, and accomplishments. Describe
Christ’s exceptionalism in verse 24: _ _ _ _ _
Hosanna!, John 12:12-50 ________________________
The renowned “Passion Week” of the Christ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
has begun! The great crowds from many nations, who Love = Loss and Hate = Keep in verse 25.
have gathered with those of Israel for Passover, now How does that affect your every-day living?
greet Jesus with phrases from the Great Hallel (Psalm ________________________
113-118), palm branches, garments spread on the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
ground and on the colt, and repeated testimony of the What does it mean to serve Jesus? _ _ _ _ _ _
miracles Christ Jesus had done! The eruption of praise ________________________.
and triumphant joy appeared to contrast Zechariah 9:9’s What does it mean to follow Jesus? _ _ _ _ _
introduction of a King so different and better than any in _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
history! Jesus is humble and meek, not hard and proud! Group Two:
Christ’s enemies had a better understanding of Read John 12:37-43
the moment than did the crowds or His disciples! (John People can remain unconvinced even after
12:16 & 19, and Matthew 21:10-11) “And the multitude witnessing evidence and proof! How can
said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee.” that be? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Jesus was a celebrity! Most people easily turned away _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
from, or against, Him just a few days later because they Verses 38 & 40 indicate that they WOULD
had not yet given themselves completely into His not believe, therefore they COULD not
keeping. They did not know that only He could save believe. Some changes are expected with
them, nor understand from what He would save them. faith in Christ! What changes in:
Neither the political government of Rome, nor the Values? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
religious government of the Sanhedrin, could condemn Motives? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .
their eternal souls. The Passover had become a Behaviors? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .
holiday, not a holy day! They should have answered Priorities? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
with the words found in John 1:29, “Behold the Lamb of Could those expected changes make some
God, which taketh away the sin of the world.” people unwilling to give themselves to Jesus?
How should we respond to Christ’s Glory Why? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
(John 12:23-32), Christ’s Works (John 12:37-43), and Group Three:
Christ’s Words (John 12:44-50)? Let Christ be Read John 12:44-50.
honored for His sacrifice, praised for His victory; but His What are the results (plural) of believing on
glory is that we should be with Him forever (v. 26). Let Christ? _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Christ’s powerful care for us create in us confidence in _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
Him, (v. 43) setting us free from the influence of What are the results of believing not
human ridicule or praise. (Men use both to gain control (rejecting) Christ? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
over others.) Let us NEVER regard Christ’s words as _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
advice, suggestion, or philosophy, but have God’s You should know WHAT you can commit to
Christ. What is the reason WHY you should

2. commit to Christ? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.