John 7
Peter
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| Jerusalem Photo by Mary Vee |
The Jewish Feast of Tabernacles had already begun. Jesus' brothers left a few days ago. Before they went, they asked Him if He was going. Every Jewish man attended this feast. But they didn't ask him because they cared. They didn't believe Jesus was God's son. They thought Jesus would put on a good show with His miracles.
I soon saw why Jesus didn't leave that day. He had important work that had to be done then. Work that could not wait. I mentioned it the last time I wrote. Scroll down to the last post to read about it. When he finished the work, the other disciples and I went up to Jerusalem to the feast with him.
He kept his presence a secret, walking among the people in the city and listening to what they said. It seemed the people were unsure about him.
After hearing this, Jesus said it was time to go to the temple court. The men standing there recognized him and gathered near, wanting to hear him speak. And so he did. He spoke from the Holy Scriptures like no other Rabbi. The listeners were surprised. They said, "How can this man speak with such knowledge when he hasn't studied?"
Jesus anwered them, "I am not speaking my own teachings. These words come from Him who sent me. He who speaks with his own thoughts does it to receive honor for himself. He who speaks for the honor of the One who sent him, speaks truth. Moses gave you the law. Not one of you obeys it. Why are you trying to kill me?"
The men shouted, "You're crazy. Who is trying to kill you?"
Jesus said, "I healed a man on the Sabbath. You judge me for doing this on the seventh day. You had no compassion for the man. Then you perform circumcision on the Sabbath and think you are right. You judge others based on what you see and think rather than what the Scriptures teach.
The men walked away and talked among themselves.
What happened next? Next week I will tell you more.
Come back to read the next story.
*Author of blog's note: If you have questions, please feel free to leave them in the comment section. I will see them and will answer as best I can or direct you to a source.
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*Author of blog's note: If you have questions, please feel free to leave them in the comment section. I will see them and will answer as best I can or direct you to a source.
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sources:
*A Harmony of the Gospels for Historical Study, An Analytical Synopsis of the Four Gospels by William Arnold Stevens and Ernest DeWitt Burton, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York 1932
*New International Version, New King James Version.
*My Bible College training.
*My notes and walk through classes I've taught in Children's church. Answers to student questions, etc.
*Pastoral sermons on this time
*Matthew Henry Commentary
*F. LaGard Smith Commentary
*My notes from my trip to Israel.
*Photos from my trip to Israel.
*A Harmony of the Gospels for Historical Study, An Analytical Synopsis of the Four Gospels by William Arnold Stevens and Ernest DeWitt Burton, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York 1932
*New International Version, New King James Version.
*My Bible College training.
*My notes and walk through classes I've taught in Children's church. Answers to student questions, etc.
*Pastoral sermons on this time
*Matthew Henry Commentary
*F. LaGard Smith Commentary
*My notes from my trip to Israel.
*Photos from my trip to Israel.
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