The Paradox of Jesus in John 12
Ian Paul
26.34
11 March 2024
12 November 2025
The lectionary gospel reading for the fifth Sunday in Lent in Year B is John 12.20–33, which follows the passage we read next week!
It is in three parts: the approach of the Greek who 'want to see Jesus'; three sayings of Jesus, two of which are also found in the Synoptics; and the voice from heaven which talks of glory. The passage is full of ideas which build on one another, and pick up themes that we explored in John 1 some weeks ago and John 3 last week.
Come and join James and Ian as they discuss all these issues, their implications, and how we might read and preach on this passage.
Revd James Blandford-Baker is vicar of Histon and Impington, two villages just north of Cambridge. Revd Dr Ian Paul is Associate Minister of St Nic's, Nottingham, and writes the widely-read blog www.psephizo.com. Full written commentary behind the discussion can be found on the blog each week.