The Son Of Man Is Glorified Summary

Part Two

In John 13:31–32, Jesus declares that His death would glorify both Himself and the Father. Though the cross appeared to be humiliation and defeat from a human perspective, it was in fact the highest display of God’s glory. At the cross, Jesus revealed God’s justice, holiness, faithfulness, and love.

• Justice: Sin demanded payment. God, being just, required death as the penalty. Christ bore the curse in our place (Romans 3:25; Galatians 3:13), showing that no sin goes unpunished.

• Holiness: God’s holiness cannot tolerate sin (Habakkuk 1:13). Even Jesus, bearing our sin, was forsaken (Matthew 27:46; Psalm 22:1–2). His holiness demanded separation.

• Faithfulness: God fulfilled His ancient promises of redemption (Genesis 3:15; Isaiah 53:5–7; 2 Corinthians 1:20). Though centuries passed, He proved true to His word in Christ’s sacrifice.

• Love: Above all, the cross revealed God’s love (John 3:16; Romans 5:8). While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us, reconciling us to God and granting eternal life.

The cross, therefore, is not a symbol of defeat but of victory—victory over sin, death, and Satan (1 Corinthians 15:55; Revelation 12:11). For believers, it is the ultimate assurance that God’s character never changes. As Stephen’s vision at his martyrdom confirmed (Acts 7:54–60), Christ is glorified and reigning as Lord.

• In John 13:31–32, what does “glorify” primarily mean?
  a) To honor men
  b) To reveal or display
  c) To exalt creation
  d) To perform miracles

• How was Jesus glorified at the cross?
  a) By avoiding suffering
  b) By overthrowing Rome
  c) Through His death and resurrection
  d) By His disciples’ loyalty

• According to Romans 5:18, what did Jesus’ righteous act bring?
  a) Wealth and prosperity
  b) Justification of life
  c) Earthly power
  d) A new law

• What is man’s greatest enemy, defeated at the cross?
  a) Poverty
  b) Ignorance
  c) Death
  d) The Roman Empire

• Revelation 12:11 teaches believers overcome by:
  a) Their own strength
  b) The blood of the Lamb and testimony
  c) Keeping the law perfectly
  d) Their good works

• What aspect of God’s character was revealed when He required Christ to die in our place?
  a) God’s weakness
  b) God’s justice
  c) God’s forgetfulness
  d) God’s indifference

• According to Leviticus 11:44–45, what does God call His people to reflect?
  a) His holiness
  b) His power
  c) His wisdom
  d) His wrath

• Which prophecy first promised the defeat of Satan by the seed of the woman?
  a) Isaiah 53:5
  b) Genesis 3:15
  c) Psalm 22:1
  d) Habakkuk 1:13

• Romans 5:8 shows that God’s love was demonstrated in that:
  a) We loved Him first
  b) Christ died while we were still sinners
  c) We kept the commandments
  d) Israel remained faithful

• Why do Christians use the cross as the symbol of their faith?
  a) It shows Jesus’ suffering
  b) It was a Roman execution tool
  c) It is the symbol of victory over sin, death, and Satan
  d) It honors Judas’ betrayal

• How does the cross challenge the way you think about God’s justice and holiness?

• In what ways does knowing God’s faithfulness at the cross strengthen your trust in His promises today?

• How can you live in daily victory over sin, death, and Satan because of what Christ accomplished at the cross?