193: When the Greeks Arrived: Why Jesus Declared "The Hour Has Come"
In this revealing episode of Talkin' Bible, Rohan Bell and Aaron Waters unpack one of Jesus' most significant but often overlooked moments — when Gentiles came seeking Him during Passion Week. Why did this trigger Jesus to say, "Now the hour has come"? What does the image of the kernel of wheat teach us about death, glory, and global mission? And how is the shame of the cross actually God's greatest victory?
👀 Why Greeks seeking Jesus signalled that His global mission was ready
🌾 The kernel of wheat: How death brings new life and multiplies disciples
⚡ The voice from heaven: A connection to Sinai and God’s eternal plan
👑 Glory and shame: How the cross flips worldly expectations upside down
🧹 Judgement on Satan and sin: The cosmic victory through Jesus’ sacrifice
💡 Walking in the light: Urgency before the darkness of Jesus' death
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome and Podcast Introduction
01:21 – Greeks Arrive: Why This Signals the "Hour" Has Come
03:01 – The Kernel of Wheat and Global Kingdom Expansion
07:20 – Jesus Troubled but Resolute: "Father, Glorify Your Name"
10:00 – The Voice from Heaven: Echoes of Sinai?
13:00 – Glory Through Shame: The Upside-Down Kingdom
17:20 – Judgement of Sin and Satan on the Cross
19:00 – Urgency to Walk in the Light Before Darkness Falls
🙋♂️ Have you ever thought about how the cross is both the world's darkest moment and God's greatest victory?
💬 Tell us in the comments: How do you see God’s upside-down kingdom at work in your own life?
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