The Gospel today comes from John and his famous conversation of Jesus and Nicodemus. There are two phrases that need a commentary. Firstly, “Son of man”. This phrase is from the book of Daniel and refers to someone who has come down from heaven. It is a subtle reference to the divinity of Jesus. The other phrase is “lifted up”. “The Son of man must be lifted up as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert”. The phrase “lifted up” has two different meanings in Greek. It means to be honoured or to be crucified. And Jesus means it to have both the meanings. We see this later in Chapter 12 where the phrase is used again on two occasions. Jesus is implying that his death will be a means of salvation for many.
“God so loved the world that He gave his only son so that everyone who believes in him will be saved”. Today is the Feast of lifting up Jesus who draws each of us to himself, drawn by God’s love.
“God so loved the world that He gave his only son so that everyone who believes in him will be saved”. Today is the Feast of lifting up Jesus who draws each of us to himself, drawn by God’s love.
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