DISPARAGE, DENY, DISTORT

TEXT JOHN 7: http://www.biblica.com/bible/verse/?q=John7&niv=yes

PARAPHRASE JOHN 7:1-13

After many disciples deserted him for saying he was the bread of life, Jesus sought safety in Galilee because there were many in Judea who wanted him dead. However, with the Feast of Tabernacles being near, Jesus’ brothers, who like those who had left due to their unbelief, tried provoking him into returning to the dangers of Jerusalem by telling him his disciples needed to see him perform more miracles and that anyone who wants to become well known can’t hide out in Galilee but instead needs to publicly appear at the upcoming Feast.

Jesus responds to his brother’s unbelief by telling them how unsafe it is for him to publicly appear in Jerusalem at this time-which was not the case for them-because of how many people there hated him for confronting their need for Him to save them from their sin. However, he also told his brothers he would appear at the Feast when the time was right.

After his brothers had left, Jesus went secretly to the Feast because there were many Jews, who hating him, wanted him dead. Because the people also feared the Jewish leaders the heavy discussion among the crowd about whether Jesus was a good man or trying to deceive the people was done in private.


PRINCIPLES John 7:1-13


I. FIRST CENTURY READERS

A. CIT: John told his first century readers that because of Jesus’ brothers’ unbelief they tried precipitating a crisis between Him and those in Jerusalem who wanted him dead.

B. INTER: How did John tell his first century readers Jesus’ brothers’ tried to precipitate a crisis between Him and those who wanted him dead?

C. ANS: John told his first century readers that Jesus’ brothers’ tried to precipitate a crisis between Him and those who wanted him dead by:

1. Pressuring His timing

2. Pressing His miracles

3. Promoting His fame


II. US TODAY

A. CIT: John tells us that unbelievers today try precipitating a crisis between Jesus Name (Savior) and those who want His Name destroyed.

B. INTER: How does John tell us that unbelievers today try precipitating a crisis between Jesus Name (Savior) and those who want His Name destroyed?

C. ANS: John tells us that unbelievers today try precipitating a crisis between Jesus Name (Savior) and those who want His Name destroyed by:

1. Disparaging His timing

2. Denying His miracles

3. Distorting His fame


PRAYER
Our Father, we praise Your timing!
Our Father, we thank You for Your Son’s Miracles!
Our Father, we praise Your Son’s Name!
Our Father, we thank You for Your Son’s Life!
Our Father, we ask You to forgive our unbelief!
Our Father, we ask You to forgive those in denial!
Our Father, we praise Your Bread!
Our Father, we thank You for Your Feast!
In the Name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.


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