An example to consider … an example to follow

In this passage we find in the example of Jesus the pursuit of God’s glory by going to death on the cross and being raised again to life after three days … a symbol of God’s redeeming love to all mankind.

God has given his son, Jesus, authority over all mankind for their eternal good. God’s electing love does not limit his grace or our accountability for how we live. It is self-serving love which causes people to reject Jesus.

When Jesus said at the cross ‘It is finished’ he was affirming God’s glory by completing his mission. The son left the presence of the father and is glorified in splendor by being back with the one who sent him in the first place. This is the kind of selfless glory which is to be pursued.