The Light Shining in the Darkness

The Light Shining in the Darkness
John 18:1-27

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. Jn. 1:5

And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. Jn. 1:14

I. Jesus' Humiliation

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Even my close friend in whom I trusted, who ate my bread, has lifted his heel against me. Psa. 41:9 (see Jn. 13:18)

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He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him. Jn. 1:11

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Jesus answered them, "Do you now believe? Behold, the hour is coming, indeed it has come, when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and will leave me alone. Yet I am not alone, for the Father is with me. Jn. 16:31-32

II. Jesus' Glorification

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Say this to the people of Israel: "I AM has sent me to you." Exo. 3:14

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I have guarded them, and not one of them has been lost … Jn. 17:12

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… "Take from my hand this cup of the wine of wrath … Jer. 25:15

A 3-fold Contrast—doors, declaration, and denial