Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #21

John 12:20–36 

We read John 12:20–36 as Greeks ask to see Jesus, and we follow the thread through language, glory, obedience, and the summons to walk in the light. A humble king, a troubled prayer, and a heavenly voice reframe power, time, and true life.

• Greeks approach through Philip and Andrew
• Donkey imagery and humility of the king
• Hora, kairos, and the meaning of “hour”
• Kurios, phoné, and translation choices
• Seed dying, psuché versus zōē aiōnios
• Strong call to follow and obey
• Heavenly voice, thunder, and discernment
• Light versus darkness and urgent belief
• Messiah expectations and suffering redeemer
• Quaker practice of convincement and repentance