The Hour Is Coming A Time Appointed John 5:28-29

The Hour Is ComingThe Hour Is ComingA Time Appointed

John 5:28-29

Significance of TIME

• Galatians 4:4-5 “but when the fulness of the time came, God sent forth his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, that he might redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.”

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• Mark 1:14-15 “Now after John was delivered up, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe in the gospel.”

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John 2:4

• “4 And Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come.”

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• John 4:23-26 “But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and truth: for such doth the Father seek to be his worshippers. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship in spirit and truth. The woman saith unto him, I know that Messiah cometh (he that is called Christ): when he is come, he will declare unto us all things.

“26 Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am (he).” 5


• John 8:20

• “20 These words spake he in the treasury, as he taught in the temple: and no man took him; because his hour was not yet come.”

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• John 12:23

• “23 And Jesus answereth them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.”

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• John 12:27

• “27 Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour. But for this cause came I unto this hour.”

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• John 13:1

• “1 Now before the feast of the passover, Jesus knowing that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto his Father, having loved his own that were in the world, he loved them unto the end.”

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• John 16:32-33

• “32 Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and (yet) I am not alone, because the Father is with me. 33 These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” 10


• John 17:1

• “1 These things spake Jesus; and lifting up his eyes to heaven, he said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that the son may glorify thee”

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Examples of Use of “The Hour Is Coming”

• When Son of Man was betrayedWhen Son of Man was betrayed (Mark 14:41)(Mark 14:41)

• Woman with child Woman with child (John 16:21)(John 16:21)

• Institution of the Lord Supper Institution of the Lord Supper (Luke 22:14)(Luke 22:14)

The Hour Is ComingThe Hour Is Coming Jesus Manifested As The Son of GodJesus Manifested As The Son of God

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Jesus Manifested As The Son of GodJesus Manifested As The Son of God

A. A. When Jesus first began his work it was not the When Jesus first began his work it was not the hourhour (John 2:4)(John 2:4)

B. B. If he manifested himself too soon – would be If he manifested himself too soon – would be put to death. The time for that had not comeput to death. The time for that had not come..

(John 7:30;8:20; John 12:23; John 17:1)(John 7:30;8:20; John 12:23; John 17:1)

C. C. Time for the supreme sign cameTime for the supreme sign came –Resurrection –Resurrection (Rom. 1:4; (Rom. 1:4;

“First day of the week.” John 20:1,19ff; Luke 24:1-“First day of the week.” John 20:1,19ff; Luke 24:1-8,45)8,45)

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The Hour Is ComingThe Hour Is Coming Jesus Manifested As The Son of GodJesus Manifested As The Son of God

Spiritually Dead To Hear SonSpiritually Dead To Hear Son

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A. A. The DeadThe Dead - (in sin, - (in sin, Eph. 2:1Eph. 2:1))• Being convinced he is Son of God – need to hearBeing convinced he is Son of God – need to hearMt. 17:5 Mt. 17:5 “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well

pleased;pleased; hear ye himhear ye him.”.”

B. B. How Do The Dead HearHow Do The Dead Hear??• Christ speaks to us Christ speaks to us (Heb. 1:1-2)(Heb. 1:1-2)• Just like heard Moses & Prophets Just like heard Moses & Prophets (Luke 16:29; (Luke 16:29; Acts Acts 13:27)13:27)• Hear Apostles. Hear Apostles. (Luke 10:16; Mt. 10:40; John 13:20; (Luke 10:16; Mt. 10:40; John 13:20; cf. Gal. 4:14)cf. Gal. 4:14)

C. C. Shall LiveShall Live (have spiritual life) (have spiritual life)• By taking heed to what he says By taking heed to what he says (Heb. 5:8-9)(Heb. 5:8-9)

John 5:24-26

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The Hour Is ComingThe Hour Is ComingJesus Manifested As The Son of GodJesus Manifested As The Son of God


Worship GodWorship God

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A. A. True Worshippers – Not all are!True Worshippers – Not all are! cf. Lev. 10:1-2; 1 Sam. 15

B. B. Place Does Not MatterPlace Does Not Matter

C. C. To Be In Spirit And In TruthTo Be In Spirit And In Truth• In Truth In Truth Col. 3:17Col. 3:17• In Spirit In Spirit cf. Eph. 5:19cf. Eph. 5:19

John 4:23

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C. C. To Be In Spirit And In TruthTo Be In Spirit And In Truth

Singing.Singing. Mt. 26:30; Acts 16:25; Rom. 15:9; 1 Cor. 14:15; Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16; Heb. 2:12; 13:15; Jms. 5:13Praying.Praying. Acts 2:42; Acts 12:5,12; 1 Thess. 5:17Teaching.Teaching. Acts 5:42; 1 Tim. 3:15Lord’s Supper.Lord’s Supper. Acts 20:7; 1 Cor. 11:23ffGiving.Giving. 1 Cor. 16:1-2; 2 Cor. 9:6-7

John 4:23

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Depart From This LifeDepart From This Life

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A. A. Time is appointed to departTime is appointed to depart• Heb. 9:27Heb. 9:27• Psa. 90:10Psa. 90:10• James 4:13ffJames 4:13ff

B. B. Need to be ready at all timesNeed to be ready at all times• Matthew 25:1-13Matthew 25:1-13 – the 10 virgins – the 10 virgins• Hebrews 9:27Hebrews 9:27 – after death there is judgment – after death there is judgment

John 13:1

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All Will Be RaisedAll Will Be Raised

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A. A. Death is not the endDeath is not the end

B. B. Serves to encourageServes to encourage• Concerning loved ones Concerning loved ones (1 Thess. 4:18)(1 Thess. 4:18)• For us as we face death For us as we face death (Psalms 23)(Psalms 23)

C. C. Then – we give an account for all we doThen – we give an account for all we do (2 Cor. 5:10; Rom. 14:12)(2 Cor. 5:10; Rom. 14:12)

D. D. Hence – we have hope for something betterHence – we have hope for something better (Rom. 8:24; 2 Cor. 4:16ff; 2 Tim. 4:6-8)(Rom. 8:24; 2 Cor. 4:16ff; 2 Tim. 4:6-8)

John 5:28-29






The Hour Is Come!The Hour Is Come!

Time To Wake Up. Time To Wake Up. Rom. 13:11-12Rom. 13:11-12

“11 And this, knowing the season, that already it is time for you to awake out of sleep: for now is salvation nearer to us than when we (first) believed.

12 The night is far spent, and the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.”

The Hour Is Come!The Hour Is Come!Let Us Redeem The Time. Let Us Redeem The Time. Eph. 5:15-16Eph. 5:15-16

“15 Look therefore carefully how ye walk, not as unwise, but as wise;

16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil.”

The Hour Is Come!The Hour Is Come!Let Us Walk In Wisdom. Let Us Walk In Wisdom. Col. 4:5Col. 4:5

“5 Walk in wisdom toward them that are without,

redeeming the time”

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The Hour Is Coming A Time Appointed John 5:28-29