A Beautiful Life: The Cross and the Throne - One Glory

5th July 2026   |   Richard Palmer   |   John 12:20-54

Jesus says, "Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life." (John 12:25) The question for today is, "What kind of glory are we really living for?" In this sermon we see that, as the nations begin coming to Jesus, He speaks not of earthly victory, but of the cross. In this message, we explore why our hearts are drawn to temporary glory, why we often seek approval over obedience, and how the cross reveals the true glory of God. Looking at John 12 alongside Isaiah 6 and Isaiah 53, we discover that the King enthroned in glory and the suffering Servant are one and the same. As we behold Christ high and lifted up—on the cross and on the throne—every lesser glory begins to fade.