March 17, 2024, Lent 5B: "Strange Glory"

The request of some Greeks to see Jesus is more than just a mere request; it functions as a signal that the time has come for Jesus to enter his glory. But what kind of strange glory awaits Jesus? What can he possibly mean when he says, “Whoever hates their life in this world will keep it for eternal life?” And how can an itinerant preacher and healer from a no-account town in Galilee possibly draw all people to himself? Pastor David preaches “Strange Glory” based on John 12:20-33.