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INTERNATIONAL BIBLE LESSON
His disciples did not understand these things at first;
but when Jesus was glorified,
then they remembered that these things
had been written of him and had been done to him
(John 12:16).
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INTERNATIONAL BIBLE LESSON
Jesus said to the crowd,
“The light is with you for a little longer.
Walk while you have the light,
so that the darkness may not overtake you.
If you walk in the darkness,
you do not know where you are going” (John 12:35—NRSV).
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INTERNATIONAL BIBLE LESSON
“Nevertheless many,
even of the authorities,
believed in Jesus.
But because of the Pharisees they did not confess it,
for fear that they would be put out of the synagogue;
for they loved human glory
more than the glory that comes from God ” (John 12:42-43—NRSV).
Lesson 1: John 12:1-11
King James Version
John 12:1-11 KJV Easy-Print Commentary
John 12:1-11 KJV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
King James Version Student Study Handout for John 12:1-11
New American Standard Bible
John 12:1-11 NASB Easy-Print Commentary
John 12:1-11 NASB Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
New American Standard Bible Student Study Handout for John 12:1-11
New International Version
John 12:1-11 NIV Easy-Print Commentary
John 12:1-11 NIV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
New International Version Student Study Handout for John 12:1-11
New Revised Standard Version
John 12:1-11 NRSV Easy-Print Commentary
John 12:1-11 NRSV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
New Revised Standard Version Student Study Handout for John 12:1-11
Audio Edition John 12:1-11 Commentary and Lesson
Audio Edition John 12:1-11 Commentary and Lesson
Student Handouts for This or Next Week's Lesson
Verse-by-Verse KJV Handout for John 12:1-11
Verse-by-Verse NASB Handout for John 12:1-11
Verse-by-Verse NIV Handout for John 12:1-11
Verse-by-Verse NRSV Handout for John 12:1-11
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Class Preparation Guide
Class Preparation Guide for John 12:1-11
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INTERNATIONAL BIBLE LESSON
There they gave a dinner for Jesus.
Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at the table with him
(John 12:2).
God’s Many Gifts to His Children
God’s Many Gifts to His Children - Large Print
God’s Many Gifts to His Children - Bulletin Size
Teacher Study Hints for Thinking Further
Study Hints for Thinking Further on John 12:1-11
Study Hints for Thinking Further on John 12:1-11 (Large Print)
Application for John 12:1-11
Application — Five Takeaways for John 12:1-11
Application — Five Takeaways for John 12:1-11 (Large Print)
Easy-Print Bible Activities for Student Lesson Review
Crossword Puzzle for John 12:1-11
True and False Test for John 12:1-11
Word Search Puzzle for John 12:1-11
Praying Through John 12:1-11
Praying Through John 12:1-11
Praying Through John 12:1-11 (Large Print)
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Lesson 2: John 12:12-19
King James Version
John 12:12-19 KJV Easy-Print Commentary
John 12:12-19 KJV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
King James Version Student Study Handout for John 12:12-19
New American Standard Bible
John 12:12-19 NASB Easy-Print Commentary
John 12:12-19 NASB Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
New American Standard Bible Student Study Handout for John 12:12-19
New International Version
John 12:12-19 NIV Easy-Print Commentary
John 12:12-19 NIV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
New International Version Student Study Handout for John 12:12-19
New Revised Standard Version
John 12:12-19 NRSV Easy-Print Commentary
John 12:12-19 NRSV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
New Revised Standard Version Student Study Handout for John 12:12-19
Audio Edition John 12:12-19 Commentary and Lesson
Audio Edition John 12:12-19 Commentary and Lesson
Student Handouts for This or Next Week's Lesson
Verse-by-Verse KJV Handout for John 12:12-19
Verse-by-Verse NASB Handout for John 12:12-19
Verse-by-Verse NIV Handout for John 12:12-19
Verse-by-Verse NRSV Handout for John 12:12-19
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Class Preparation Guide
Class Preparation Guide for John 12:12-19
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INTERNATIONAL BIBLE LESSON
His disciples did not understand these things at first;
but when Jesus was glorified,
then they remembered that these things
had been written of him and had been done to him
(John 12:16).
How We Grow as Believers in Jesus
How We Grow as Believers in Jesus - Large Print
How We Grow as Believers in Jesus - Bulletin Size
Teacher Study Hints for Thinking Further
Study Hints for Thinking Further on John 12:12-19
Study Hints for Thinking Further on John 12:12-19 (Large Print)
Application for John 12:12-19
Application — Five Takeaways for John 12:12-19
Application — Five Takeaways for John 12:12-19 (Large Print)
Easy-Print Bible Activities for Student Lesson Review
Crossword Puzzle for John 12:12-19
True and False Test for John 12:12-19
Word Search Puzzle for John 12:12-19
Praying Through John 12:12-19
Praying Through John 12:12-19
Praying Through John 12:12-19 (Large Print)
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Lesson 3: John 12:20-26
King James Version
John 12:20-26 KJV Easy-Print Commentary
John 12:20-26 KJV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
King James Version Student Study Handout for John 12:20-26
New American Standard Bible
John 12:20-26 NASB Easy-Print Commentary
John 12:20-26 NASB Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
New American Standard Bible Student Study Handout for John 12:20-26
New International Version
John 12:20-26 NIV Easy-Print Commentary
John 12:20-26 NIV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
New International Version Student Study Handout for John 12:20-26
New Revised Standard Version
John 12:20-26 NRSV Easy-Print Commentary
John 12:20-26 NRSV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
New Revised Standard Version Student Study Handout for John 12:20-26
Audio Edition John 12:20-26 Commentary and Lesson
Audio Edition John 12:20-26 Commentary and Lesson
Student Handouts for This or Next Week's Lesson
Verse-by-Verse KJV Handout for John 12:20-26
Verse-by-Verse NASB Handout for John 12:20-26
Verse-by-Verse NIV Handout for John 12:20-26
Verse-by-Verse NRSV Handout for John 12:20-26
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Class Preparation Guide
Class Preparation Guide for John 12:20-26
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INTERNATIONAL BIBLE LESSON
Whoever serves me must follow me,
and where I am, there will my servant be also.
Whoever serves me, the Father will honor
(John 12:26).
Believers Must Both Serve and Follow Jesus
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Believers Must Both Serve and Follow Jesus - Bulletin Size
Additional International Lesson
How to See Jesus
How to See Jesus - Large Print
Teacher Study Hints for Thinking Further
Study Hints for Thinking Further for John 12:20-26
Study Hints for Thinking Further for John 12:20-26 (Large Print)
Application for John 12:20-26
Application — Five Takeaways for John 12:20-26
Application — Five Takeaways for John 12:20-26 (Large Print)
Easy-Print Bible Activities for Student Lesson Review
Crossword Puzzle for John 12:20-26
True and False Test for John 12:20-26
Word Search Puzzle for John 12:20-26
Praying Through John 12:20-26
Praying Through John 12:20-26
Praying Through John 12:20-26 (Large Print)
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Lesson 4: John 12:27-36
King James Version
John 12:27-36 KJV Easy-Print Commentary
John 12:27-36 KJV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
King James Version Student Study Handout for John 12:27-36
New American Standard Bible
John 12:27-36 NASB Easy-Print Commentary
John 12:27-36 NASB Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
New American Standard Bible Student Study Handout for John 12:27-36
New International Version
John 12:27-36 NIV Easy-Print Commentary
John 12:27-36 NIV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
New International Version Student Study Handout for John 12:27-36
New Revised Standard Version
John 12:27-36 NRSV Easy-Print Commentary
John 12:27-36 NRSV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
New Revised Standard Version Student Study Handout for John 12:27-36
Audio Edition John 12:27-36 Commentary and Lesson
Audio Edition John 12:27-36 Commentary and Lesson
Student Handouts for This or Next Week's Lesson
Verse-by-Verse KJV Handout for John 12:27-36
Verse-by-Verse NASB Handout for John 12:27-36
Verse-by-Verse NIV Handout for John 12:27-36
Verse-by-Verse NRSV Handout for John 12:27-36
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Class Preparation Guide
Class Preparation Guide for John 12:27-36
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INTERNATIONAL BIBLE LESSON
Jesus said to the crowd,
“The light is with you for a little longer.
Walk while you have the light,
so that the darkness may not overtake you.
If you walk in the darkness,
you do not know where you are going”
(John 12:35—NRSV).
How To Avoid Deception and Darkness
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How To Avoid Deception and Darkness - Bulletin Size
Teacher Study Hints for Thinking Further
Study Hints for Thinking Further on John 12:27-36
Study Hints for Thinking Further on John 12:27-36 (Large Print)
Application for John 12:27-36
Application — Five Takeaways for John 12:27-36
Application — Five Takeaways for John 12:27-36 (Large Print)
Easy-Print Bible Activities for Student Lesson Review
Crossword Puzzle for John 12:27-36
True and False Test for John 12:27-36
Word Search Puzzle for John 12:27-36
Praying Through John 12:27-36
Praying Through John 12:27-36
Praying Through John 12:27-36 (Large Print)
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Lesson 5: John 12:37-43
King James Version
John 12:37-43 KJV Easy-Print Commentary
John 12:37-43 KJV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
King James Version Student Study Handout for John 12:37-43
New American Standard Bible
John 12:37-43 NASB Easy-Print Commentary
John 12:37-43 NASB Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
New American Standard Bible Student Study Handout for John 12:37-43
New International Version
John 12:37-43 NIV Easy-Print Commentary
John 12:37-43 NIV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
New International Version Student Study Handout for John 12:37-43
New Revised Standard Version
John 12:37-43 NRSV Easy-Print Commentary
John 12:37-43 NRSV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
New Revised Standard Version Student Study Handout for John 12:37-43
Audio Edition John 12:37-43 Commentary and Lesson
Audio Edition John 12:37-43 Commentary and Lesson
Student Handouts for This or Next Week's Lesson
Verse-by-Verse KJV Handout for John 12:37-43
Verse-by-Verse NASB Handout for John 12:37-43
Verse-by-Verse NIV Handout for John 12:37-43
Verse-by-Verse NRSV Handout for John 12:37-43
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Class Preparation Guide
Class Preparation Guide for John 12:37-43
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INTERNATIONAL BIBLE LESSON
“Nevertheless many, even of the authorities, believed in Jesus.
But because of the Pharisees they did not confess it,
for fear that they would be put out of the synagogue;
for they loved human glory
more than the glory that comes from God ”
(John 12:42-43—NRSV).
Believing In Jesus but Afraid to Confess Him
Believing In Jesus but Afraid to Confess Him - Large Print
Believing In Jesus but Afraid to Confess Him - Bulletin Size
Teacher Study Hints for Thinking Further
Study Hints for Thinking Further for John 12:37-43
Study Hints for Thinking Further for John 12:37-43 (Large Print)
Application for John 12:37-43
Application — Five Takeaways for John 12:37-43
Application — Five Takeaways for John 12:37-43 (Large Print)
Easy-Print Bible Activities for Student Lesson Review
Crossword Puzzle for John 12:37-43
True and False Test for John 12:37-43
Word Search Puzzle for John 12:37-43
Praying Through John 12:37-43
Praying Through John 12:37-43
Praying Through John 12:37-43 (Large Print)
IBS Forum Discussion for Bible Teachers and Students
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Lesson 6: John 12:44-50
King James Version
John 12:44-50 KJV Easy-Print Commentary
John 12:44-50 KJV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
King James Version Student Study Handout for John 12:44-50
New American Standard Bible
John 12:44-50 NASB Easy-Print Commentary
John 12:44-50 NASB Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
New American Standard Bible Student Study Handout for John 12:44-50
New International Version
John 12:44-50 NIV Easy-Print Commentary
John 12:44-50 NIV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
New International Version Student Study Handout for John 12:44-50
New Revised Standard Version
John 12:44-50 NRSV Easy-Print Commentary
John 12:44-50 NRSV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
New Revised Standard Version Student Study Handout for John 12:44-50
Audio Edition John 12:44-50 Commentary and Lesson
Audio Edition John 12:44-50 Commentary and Lesson
Student Handouts for This or Next Week's Lesson
Verse-by-Verse KJV Handout for John 12:44-50
Verse-by-Verse NASB Handout for John 12:44-50
Verse-by-Verse NIV Handout for John 12:44-50
Verse-by-Verse NRSV Handout for John 12:44-50
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Class Preparation Guide
Class Preparation Guide for John 12:44-50
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INTERNATIONAL BIBLE LESSON
And I know that his commandment is eternal life.
What I speak, therefore, I speak just as the Father has told me
(John 12:50).
Know the Son to Know the Father
Know the Son to Know the Father - Large Print
Know the Son to Know the Father - Bulletin Size
Teacher Study Hints for Thinking Further
Study Hints for Thinking Further for John 12:44-50
Study Hints for Thinking Further for John 12:44-50 (Large Print)
Application for John 12:44-50
Application — Five Takeaways for John 12:44-50
Application — Five Takeaways for John 12:44-50 (Large Print)
Easy-Print Bible Activities for Student Lesson Review
Crossword Puzzle for John 12:44-50
True and False Test for John 12:44-50
Word Search Puzzle for John 12:44-50
Praying Through John 12:44-50
Praying Through John 12:44-50
Praying Through John 12:44-50 (Large Print)
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