In this Lenten study, we read and reflect on the Passion predictions in the Gospel of John. These are the statements of Jesus where Jesus speaks about his death and resurrection. Through the study and meditation on these verses, we hope to gain a deeper understanding of Good Friday and Easter Sunday. For background in this study, I have used D.A. Carson’s Commentary on the New Testament’s Use of the Old Testament. This Lenten Lesson covers six weeks.
(Lent 2021)
Passion Predictions in John
For Lent this year, we are going to reflect on the Passion predictions in the Gospel of John. These are the statements of Jesus where Jesus speaks about his death and resurrection. Through the study and meditation on these verses, we hope to gain a deeper understanding of Good Friday through Easter.
Passion Predictions in John – Week 1 – John 2:13-22
Jesus answered them, “Destroy this Temple, and in three days I will raise it up. . . But he spoke of the temple of his body. When therefore he was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this;” John 2:19-22
Passion Predictions in John – Week 2 – John 3:12-21
And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. John 3:15
Passion Predictions in John – Week 3 – John 10:1-18
For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again; this charge I have received from my Father.
Passion Predictions in John – Week 4 – John 12:1-11
Mary took a pound of costly perfume made of pure nard, anointed Jesus’ feet, and wiped them with her hair.
Passion Predictions in John – Week 5 – John 12:20-33
Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.