Gospel of John 09.vp

Session 7: Giver of the Spirit, High Priest of Heaven, the Shorn and Si lent Lamb 189

4. This scene reveals the essence of Jesus’ complete submission to the Father.

a. Notice that John does not mention Gethsemane; what is the import of this editorial decision for theology and our understanding of Messiah?

b. Jesus’ submission to the Father is extreme and radical.

(1) Phil. 2.6-8 – who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, [7] but made himself nothing, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, [8] he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death , even death on a cross. (2) Isa. 50.5-6 – The Lord God has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious; I turned not backward. [6] I gave my back to those who strike, and my cheeks to those who pull out the beard; I hid not my face from disgrace and spitting. (3) Matt. 26.39 – And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.” (4) John 4.34 – Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to accomplish his work.” (5) Heb. 5.8-9 – Although he was a son, he learned obedience through what he suffered. [9] And being made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him