◄ John 12:28 ►
Father, glorify Your name!" Then a voice came from heaven: "I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of John 12:28? 2. How does John 12:28 inspire us to glorify God in daily life? 3. What does "Father, glorify Your name" reveal about Jesus' mission and priorities? 4. How does God's response in John 12:28 connect to Old Testament theophanies? 5. In what ways can we seek God's glory in our personal decisions? 6. How does John 12:28 encourage us to trust in God's sovereign plan? 7. What does "Father, glorify Your name" reveal about Jesus' relationship with God in John 12:28? 8. How does the voice from heaven in John 12:28 affirm Jesus' divine mission? 9. Why is the concept of glorification significant in the context of John 12:28? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from John 12? 11. How does John 12:28 reconcile with other biblical portrayals of God’s voice supposedly heard audibly by crowds? 12. What visions of heaven and hell does Peter experience? 13. What do the seven thunders in Revelation signify? 14. Acts 10:19–20 – What evidence supports the idea that the Holy Spirit can speak audibly, and why do only select individuals claim to hear it? Discussion Questions 1. How does Jesus' request for the Father to glorify His name challenge our own prayer life and priorities? 2. In what ways can we actively seek to glorify God's name in our daily actions and decisions? 3. How does the concept of divine glory in John 12:28 connect with the glory revealed in other parts of Scripture, such as Exodus 24 or Philippians 2? 4. What can we learn from the crowd's varied reactions to the voice from heaven about the importance of spiritual discernment? 5. How does understanding the mutual glorification between the Father and the Son deepen our appreciation of the relationship within the Trinity? John 12 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Mary's anointing of Jesus reflect her understanding of His impending death and her devotion to Him? 2. How does Judas' objection to Mary's act reveal his character and priorities? 3. What does the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem reveal about the crowd's expectations of Him? 4. How does Jesus' response to the Greeks wanting to see Him reflect His understanding of His mission? 5. How does the metaphor of the grain of wheat enhance your understanding of Jesus' death and its impact on humanity? 6. How does this chapter deepen your understanding of Jesus' attitude toward His impending death? 7. What insights do you gain from Jesus' call to hate life in this world in order to gain eternal life? 8. How does the voice from heaven during Jesus' discourse add to the divine confirmation of His mission? 9. How does the crowd's reaction to the voice from heaven reveal their spiritual understanding? 10. Despite witnessing many signs, why do you think the Jews did not believe in Jesus? 11. How does Jesus' proclamation in verses 44-50 clarify His mission of salvation and judgment? 12. How can Mary's act of anointing Jesus inspire your own expressions of love and devotion to Jesus? 13. How does Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem contrast with the humble nature of His mission? 14. How can Jesus' teachings on serving and following Him in this chapter shape your understanding of Christian discipleship? 15. What personal implications do you draw from Jesus' teaching about walking in the light? 16. How does Jesus' prediction of His death resonate with you in light of the knowledge of His resurrection? 17. How does Jesus' distinction between His words of salvation and judgment challenge common perceptions about His mission? 18. How does Jesus' comparison of His followers to grains of wheat inform your understanding of sacrifice and fruitfulness in the Christian life? 19. In what ways does this chapter encourage you to respond to Jesus' teachings and signs in faith? 20. Reflect on the entire chapter. How does this journey from Bethany to Jerusalem deepen your understanding of Jesus' love, sacrifice, and divine mission? Links John 12:28 NIV John 12:28 NLT John 12:28 ESV John 12:28 NASB John 12:28 KJV John 12:28 Commentaries Bible Hub