Truth For Life Daily Program “The Hour Has Come” (Part 1 of 2)
14 snips
Mar 11, 2026 A deep look at John 17 and the moment Jesus declares his hour has come. Discussion of how the cross became a symbol of triumph and glory. Reflection on Jesus’ mission to bear witness to truth and how that reveals God’s purpose. The message frames the crucifixion as central to salvation and God’s unfolding plan.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
The Hour Has Come As Divine Turning Point
- Jesus announces that “the hour has come” as the pivotal moment leading to crucifixion and glorification.
- Alistair Begg highlights Jesus lifting his eyes to heaven and praying Father, the hour has come, signaling divine purpose unfolding.
Jesus Frames Events As Purposeful Progression
- Jesus repeatedly frames events as progressing toward a set purpose, using earlier statements like "my hour has not yet come."
- Begg connects John 2, 7, and 12 to show continuity: Jesus delays and then declares the hour for the Son of Man to be glorified.
Death Like A Grain Of Wheat Produces Fruit
- Jesus uses the grain-of-wheat image: death precedes fruitfulness to explain how apparent defeat becomes triumph.
- Begg cites John 12:24 to show that sacrifice (death) is the mechanism by which Jesus' mission bears fruit.
How is God glorified by Christ’s crucifixion? How did death on a cross become a symbol of power, triumph, and glory rather than defeat? Explore the answers as we consider Jesus’ prayer when “the hour had come.” Listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg.