The Few Who Believed Him

By Mary Vee
John 7 

Peter

Jerusalem
Photo by Mary Vee

My name is Peter, I am a disciple of Jesus.

The Feast of Tabernacles is still taking place in Jerusalem. I and the other disciples are with Jesus in the Temple courts. He has been talking with men who approach him with questions. 

At times, some of the men stepped back and talked among themselves. I was close enough to hear a few say, "Isn't this the man they are trying to kill? He isn't hiding. He speaks freely here in the temple."  They looked at the Pharisees. "See, they aren't saying a word against him. They must have changed their minds and concluded Jesus is the Christ."

"I'm not so sure," said another. "I think the Scriptures say we won't know where the Christ is from. This man, Jesus, is from Galilee."

Now Jesus stood talking with some other men farther away. He turned to these men and shouted, "You are correct. You know me, and you know where I am from." The men walked closer to him. Jesus then said, "I am not here on my own. The one who sent me is true. You do not know him, but I know him. He sent me."

The crowd of men became upset. Some tried to seize Jesus. No matter how much they tried, they couldn't seem to lay a hand on him. I later learned God had prevented their efforts because Jesus had more work to do. 

There were some in the crowd who, after hearing Jesus speak, put their faith in him. They said, "When the Christ comes, will he do more miracles than this man?" They agreed this was not likely, therefore, Jesus had to be the Christ.

The Pharisees grumbled. "Theose men are turning to Jesus. We can't have that." 

The chief priest said, "We have to get rid of him. Have the temple guards arrest him at once." 

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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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.