John Chapter 12 
70 weeks of Daniel 9 ProphecyUnto Messiah the Prince. 7 wks and 62 more wks (49&434 yrs), brings us to Christ's first coming in the "fullness of time" Galatians 4:4,5. Many other too numerous to list, but some listed below relating to His first coming and entry into Jerusalem. |
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John 12:12-15Christ's entry into Jerusalem. ![]() |
2 Samuel 7:8
" to be a prince over my people". Isaiah 16:5
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Christ's Triumphal Entry into JerusalemThe King comes into Jerusalem, lowly and riding upon an ass. See Dan. 9:20-27 70 wks and also chart of 70 wks. Note comments on "69 weeks end about the time of Christ's death". See also "The Coming Prince" by Sir Robert Anderson for calculations. |
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John 12:12-15![]() |
Daniel 9:20-27
Especially note vs. 26 Zechariah 9:9
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JND v2, pp366JND Collected writings. |
Christ's Triumphal Entry into JerusalemChrist entering Jerusalem riding upon an ass, and the crowd crying: Hosanna, blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord,the King of Israel. See Most references in Matt 21:4-9. |
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John 12:12-16 (P,M)![]() |
Matthew 21:4-9
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Christ's Triumphal Entry into JerusalemChrist entering Jerusalem riding upon the colt, the foal of an ass. See many references in Dan. 9:25,especially comments in Matt 21:4-9 about Sir Robert Anderson's book and the chart of 70 wks. Main link is Zech 9:9. |
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John 12:12-15![]() |
Isaiah 40:9-10
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Christ's Triumphal Entry into JerusalemCrowd who followed cried Hosanna (save now) to the Son of David: blessed be he who comes in the name of the Lord. See Psalm 118:26. |
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John 12:13![]() |
Psalms 118:26
Matthew 21:9
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Christ's Triumphal Entry into JerusalemChildren crying in the temple: Hosanna to the Son of David. Jesus quotes Psalm 8:2 in response to the chief priests' and scribes' indignation. |
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John 12:13![]() |
Psalms 8:2
Matthew 21:15,16
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Christ Suffering at the Hands of MenChrist's portion with the great. |
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John 12:23,24![]() |
Psalms 2:8
Psalms 22:27-31
Isaiah 53:12
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Christ saying that except the grain of wheat falling into the ground die, it abides alone, but if it die, it bears much fruit. This speaks of His death and the fruitful result. |
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John 12:24 (P)![]() |
Psalms 22:22,29-31
Acts 2:24-28
Hebrews 2:12
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Christ's ResurrectionPeter's first preaching stressing Christ's resurrection. See many references in Psalm 16;8-11 and John 12:24. |
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John 12:24![]() |
Psalms 16:8-11
Acts 2:25-28
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The Coming MessiahMessiah asking for and given the nations. Compare Christ asking for His own in our day. Jn.17:20,21. |
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John 12:24![]() |
Psalms 2:8
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JND v11, pp247JND Collected writings. |
All the ends of the earth and nations turn to Christ, and a seed (Israel) shall serve Him. They shall come and declare His righteousness. |
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John 12:24![]() |
Psalms 2:8
Psalms 22:27-31
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Christ declaring His name and singing in the midst of the congregation, and praise in the great congregation in the future. Much fruit as a result of His death and resurrection. |
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John 12:24![]() |
Psalms 22:22-25
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Christ's trust and confidence in His Father. |
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John 12:24![]() |
Psalms 16:8,9
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Christ Suffering at the Hands of MenChrist's anticipative sufferings when He is at Gethsemane. |
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John 12:27,28![]() |
Psalms 20:1
Matthew 26:36-46
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Hint of Christ's feelings in suffering before Him. |
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John 12:27,28![]() |
Psalms 20:1
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Indication of Christ's anticipative sufferings at Gethsemane. What death, and separation from His Father meant to Him. |
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John 12:27![]() |
Psalms 22:19,20
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Christ Suffering at the Hands of MenChrist anticipating His sufferings both at the hands of men and His atoning sufferings, followed by a voice out of heaven saying: "I both have glorified and will glorify it again". This was the third time His Father's voice of approval was heard. |
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John 12:27,28 (P)![]() |
Matthew 3:17
The Father's voice the first time glorifying Christ. See also references in Mark and Luke. Matthew 17:5
The Father's voice the second time glorifying Christ. See also references in Mark and Luke. Matthew 26:35-25
His anticipative sufferings.See references in Matt. Mark and Luke. |
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John 12:27-29Secret pace of thunder. The crowd in John 12 said it had thundered. ![]() |
Psalms 81:7
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Christ Suffering at the Hands of MenChrist as despised and left alone, a man of sorrows. See also many references in Psalm 22. Also the reality of the cross that lay before Him in references in Matt, Mark, Luke and John. |
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John 12:27![]() |
Psalms 22:6
Psalms 69:20
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The TranfigurationHis face shone as the sun, special to Matt. This is a preview of His coming Millennial glories. The Father's approval of His perfection in life and walk. |
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John 12:28Not the transfiguration, but the Fathers voice the third time, assuring Christ he would be glorified in resurrection. ![]() |
Malachi 4:2
Matthew 17:1-5
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JND v11, pp146JND Collected writings. Brief comments on Matt. 16 and 17. |
Seven Thunders, mystery probably related to the final bowl judgements, |
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John 12:29![]() |
Exodus 19:16
2 Samuel 22:14
Job 37:5
Psalms 18:13
Psalms 29:3-9
Psalms 81:7
Mark 3:17
Revelation 4:5
Revelation 10:4
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7 SIGNS4th SIGN: Michael and his angels go to war with the dragon (Satan, the devil) and his angels. He and his angels are then cast out of heaven to the earth. See references below. |
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John 12:31![]() |
Isaiah 14:12-20
Ezekiel 28:11-19
Daniel 10:12
Micheal wars with the prince of Persia. Daniel 12:1
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JND v5, pp37JND Collected writings. JT v48, pp439JND v2, pp209JND Collected writings. Notes on Revelation. JND v11, pp249,250JND Collected writings. |
SatanLucifer in setting of the king of Babylon. Note Lucifer's 5 "I will"s compared to Christ's "I love" in Ex.21. Also called the Devil,Satan,Serpent and the Dragon. Compare with Christ's exaltation Heb.1:3,Eph.1:20-22,Ps.48:2,Eph.4:8-11,Heb7:1,17,18. |
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John 12:31![]() |
Genesis 3:1
Job 1:6-11
Isaiah 14:12-20
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JND v2, pp318,319JND Collected writings. |
SatanPrince of Tyre likened to Satan. See Isaiah 14:12-14. Note references to "cast down" below. Satan's path is continually downward compared to Christ's upward path of exultation. |
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John 12:31![]() |
Isaiah 14:12-14
Note Isaiah 14, Satan likened to the king of Babylon compared to Ezekiel 28, prince of Tyre. Ezekiel 28:11-19
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SatanThe prince of this world cast out by Christ. See most references in Isaiah 14:12-20. |
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John 12:31 (P)![]() |
Isaiah 14:12-20
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Christ Suffering at the Hands of MenChrist saying that He would be lifted up from the earth, signifying what death He would die. See most references in John 3:14. |
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John 12:32,33 (P)![]() |
John 3:14
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Caiaphas prophesied that Jesus was going to die for the nation and also gather together into one the children of God who were scattered abroad. Looks to the regathering of Judah and Israel and possibly blessing for the nations now and in the future. |
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John 12:32![]() |
Deuteronomy 30:3-10
Regathering and blessing for all Isreal in the future. Psalms 22:27-31
Blessings for all the ends of the earth and families of the nations. Isaiah 43:5
Isaiah 49:6
Salvation to the nations now, and in the future Ezekiel 34:12
Matthew 24:31
John 11:51,52
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JND v11, pp152JND Collected writings. |
Christ Suffering at the Hands of MenChrist lifted up. |
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John 12:32-33![]() |
Numbers 21:4-9
Isaiah 6:1
Vision of Christ's glory. John 3:14
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The Lord high and lifted up. |
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John 12:32,33![]() John 12:41Isaiah who saw his glory Isaiah 6-1-3. ![]() |
Isaiah 6:1-3
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JT v48, pp478-484Comments on Isaiah 6: 1 to 7. JND v2, pp357JND Collected writings. |
Who has believed our report? See other links in Isaiah 6:9,10. |
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John 12:37-39![]() |
Isaiah 6:9,10
Isaiah 53:1
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Although Christ had done so many signs before them, yet they did not believe on him. See many references in Isaiah 6:9,10. |
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John 12:37-40 (P,M)![]() |
Isaiah 6:9,10
Isaiah 53:1
Matthew 11:20
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They would not hear. Also looks to the time of Christ speaking in parables Psalm 78:2-4. |
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John 12:40![]() |
Psalms 69:22
Psalms 78:2-4
Isaiah 6:9,10
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JND v11, pp269JND Collected writings. |
Esaias (Isaiah) saw His glory and spoke of Him. See Isaiah 6:1-3. |
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John 12:41 (P,M)![]() |
Isaiah 6:1-3
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Day of the Lord (Judgement in the Tribulation)Christ will judge those that reject Him in the last day. See Matt.10:15. |
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John 12:48 (P)![]() |
Matthew 10:15
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Day of the Lord (Judgement in the Tribulation)Judgment day, most events prior to the Millennium, but also may look on to the Great White Throne. See many references in Deut 28:1-69, Jer 17:10, Is.2:12,Is.24:1-23, Joel 3:2,9-17 and N.T. references below. |
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John 12:48![]() |
Deuteronomy 28:1-68
More long term historical judgments related to Isreal and Judah. Psalms 96:13
Isaiah 2:12
Day of the Lord. Isaiah 24:1-23
Day of the Lord. Jeremiah 17:10
Joel 3:2,9-17
Armageddon. Matthew 10:15
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JND v11, pp145JND Collected writings, general comments about ch. 10. |
Sea and death and hades gave up their dead and they were judged each according to their works. See many links below, especially Rev 20:12 and Matt 10:15. |
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John 12:48![]() |
Matthew 10:15
Matthew 11:22-24
Matthew 13:42
Luke 10:14
Luke 12:47,48
Acts 17:31
1 Corinthians 15:26
Hebrews 10:31
Revelation 1:18
Revelation 6:8
Revelation 20:12
Revelation 20:13
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