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He uses the lesson of the grain of wheat dying in the grouind, so that many grains would spring up. He is clearly referring to himself, and the greatest sacrifice of all: to give one's life for the benefit and salvation of others.
Jesus made a point of warning his servant-disciples that this path would lead to the suffering of the cross, but because of their sacrifices, they would be amply honored and rewarded by God the Father.
There is also an emphasis that those who are centered on selfish needs would not be well received by the Father. He had compassion for the poor, yet showed no contempt for the wealthy. He put down the religious leaders for their false piety.
Those that were caring for others, served others, and made sacrifices on behalf of others would reap the highest rewards from the Father.
So not only does Jesus tell of his final hour, he emphasizes the rewards of sacrificing and dedicating...
"Jesus in Samaria.," Heythrop Journal 3 (1962): 329-46.
Daube, D. "Jesus and the Samaritan Woman.," Journal of Biblical Literature 69 (1950): 137-47.
Guralnik, David, ed. "Proselyte" Def.1. Webster's New World Dictionary, 2nd ed. New York: World Publishing Company. 1970.
Loffler, Klemens. "Syncretism" The Catholic Encyclopedia Vol 14. New York: Robert Appleton Company. 1912.
McLarty, Philip. "The Woman at the Well," Sermons for John 4, 10 May 2011
McLarty, Philip. "We Wish to See Jesus," Sermons for John12, 10 May 2011 http://www.lectionary.org/Sermons/McLarty-John?12:20-26,SeeJesus.htm
Sloyan, Gerald. John:Interpretation. Atlanta: John Knox Press, 1988.
Exegesis of John4: 6-14 & John 12: 20-26
Work Cited
Bligh, J. "Jesus in Samaria.," Heythrop Journal 3 (1962): 329-46.
Daube, D. "Jesus and the Samaritan Woman.," Journal of Biblical Literature 69 (1950): 137-47.
Guralnik, David, ed. "Proselyte" Def.1. Webster's New World Dictionary, 2nd ed. New York: World Publishing Company. 1970.
Loffler, Klemens. "Syncretism" The Catholic Encyclopedia Vol 14. New York: Robert Appleton Company. 1912.
McLarty, Philip. "The Woman at the Well," Sermons for John 4, 10 May 2011 <http://www.lectionary.org/Sermons/McLarty/John04.05-42-WomanAtWell.htm>
McLarty, Philip. "We Wish to See Jesus," Sermons for John12, 10 May 2011 http://www.lectionary.org/Sermons/McLarty-John?12:20-26,SeeJesus.htm
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