8. What did Jesus say in his explanation to Andrew and Philip?

⁸ “‘The hour has come for the Son of man to be glorified.

John 12:23-28.

9. How did Jesus show his full agreement with God’s purpose for him?

⁹ Beyond any doubt, Jesus was keenly aware of what was ahead of him. It gave him a foretaste of that vivid prophetic word at Psalm 116:3: “The ropes of death encircled me and the distressing circumstances of Sheol themselves found me. Distress and grief I kept finding.” If only it could be avoided! But, no, as he said: “This is why I have come to this hour.” He was in full agreement with the entire process, every part of it. His opening and closing words clearly prove this, mentioning first his own glorification, then leading to the final glorifying of his Father’s name.