Sunday @ Asbury Chapel
We conclude this Sunday with another song that inspired the message. Last week we looked at “Don’t Stop Believen” by Journey this week a more mellow tune by Josh Grogan. We have titled the message “You Raise Me Up.” I admit I think last week was well received from the sing along.
Our passage of scripture from the Gospel of John chapter 12. Specifically John 12:32 -34 & 37 – 41. Let me invite you to join us at 9:30 AM, we are located at 2704 South Highway W in Foley, MO.
Jesus wasn’t implying that every person without exception would put their faith in Him for salvation. Clearly, many did not. Jesus meant that people of all ethnic groups and from every part of the world would be drawn to Him through His exaltation in death. The “all people” included the Greeks who were seeking Jesus right then and listening to His voice.
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Message notes for Sunday the 15th:
“You Raise Me Up”
John 12:32 -34 & 37 – 41
March 15, 2026
If I be lifted up is part of a statement by Jesus Christ in John 12:32: “And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me”
When Jesus said, “I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to Myself,” His primary reference was to the cross, but His words also include the resurrection and ascension in its meaning.
What happens at the cross?
At the cross, we encounter God’s justice through the judgment of sin, God’s love and mercy through the forgiveness of sinners, and God’s power through His defeat of Satan
At the cross, Christ brings salvation to those who believe and judgment to those who refuse to believe. In God’s wisdom and holiness, the cross opens the only way to the Father for sinners.
At the cross, Jesus sets us free from the chains of sin. The lifting up of Jesus on the cross is the captivating influence that pulls human hearts to Him.
The cross drew all judgement for all people to Jesus as the Saviour of the world. 1 John 2:2 “He himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours, but also for those of the whole world.”
The death of Jesus saved all men from the consequences of original sin (Rom. 5:18) “So then, as through one trespass there is condemnation for everyone, so also through one righteous act there is justification leading to life for everyone.” and made all people savable for their personal sin when you pace your faith in Jesus.
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