“Seeds of Grace” Week 6 – Grace’s Acre, John 12:20-26, Pastor Doug Walker

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1. Consider the context of this passage. Where are they? What has just taken place? What time of year is it? What’s about to take place?

2. The word “glorified” in verse 23 means “to magnify, honor or celebrate.” How does this idea connect to Jesus’ statement in verse 24?

3. Jesus describes one of the most profound truths about himself in agricultural terms – talk about verse 24 as it pertains to what Jesus has accomplished for us.

4. Now talk about verse 24 as it pertains to your relationship with others.

5. Read the command in verse 26. What are some ways you can “follow Jesus all the way down to the dirt?”

6. How does your understanding of agriculture help you discern what Jesus is communicating here? How can “getting your hands in the dirt” by cultivating a garden (or participating in Grace Chapel’s) help you understand this truth more powerfully?