Now among those who went up to worship at the feast were some Greeks. 21 So these came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and asked him, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” 22 Philip went and told Andrew; Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. 23 And Jesus answered them, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.  John 12:20-23

The Making of a Fruitful Disciple of Jesus Christ requires . . .

1. Death to self

a. Our desire for comfort: John 12:23; Phil. 3:10, Gen. 3:15; Isa. 53:3, 1 Peter 2:21; 1 Peter 4:1; 1 Peter 5:10; Matt. 16:24

b. Our desire for recognition: John 12:24; John 3:29-30

2. Death to the world: John 12:24-25; Galatians 6:14

a. The world no longer enslaves us by its power: Ephesians 2:1-6

b. The world no longer attracts us in its allurements and attainments: Philippians 3:4-8