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episode. Okay, today we're looking at John chapter 12 versus 23 through 26. And I hope

you noticed the title for this episode. Only the losers win. It sounds a bit contradictory

doesn't it sounds a little, I don't know, a little bit of dissonance happens in your

brain when you read that, but let's read the passage and then I'll explain. Jesus answered

them. The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Truly, truly, I say to you

unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone. But if it dies,

it bears much fruit. Whoever loves his life loses it. And whoever hates his life in this

world will keep it for eternal life. If anyone serves me, he must follow me. And where

I am there will my servant be also. If anyone serves me, the father will honor him. Friends

what is Jesus saying here? Well, he's describing to us this exchange that needs to happen in

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