SUMMARY OF JOHN 7:25-36
The people began questioning Jesus, saying that when the Messiah comes, no one will know where he will come from, and they know where Jesus came from. Jesus answers that he is from God and was sent from God.
They tried to seize Jesus, but his time had not yet come.
Jesus said he is only here for a short time and then he’ll be gone and no one can find him nor can they come. The people were confused and had no idea what Jesus was talking about.
BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 11, Day 4: John 7:25-36
8a) Jesus claimed he was from God and God sent him. They could not arrest him because his time had not yet come.
b) God protects Jesus here as he fulfills his purpose. God protects us, too when our time has not yet come.
9a) Jesus knew he was going to heaven and no one could follow him yet. He also meant no one (the guards) would find him because his time had not yet come.
b) With confusion. They had no idea what Jesus was talking about. They thought Jesus was talking about a place on earth, not in heaven.
10) Sometimes, Jesus’ words are confusing or passages in the Bible. Prayer, others, online resources, the Holy Spirit, and more Bible study helps.
Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 11, Day 4: John 7:25-36
I love how simple Jesus’ words are here. His authority is from God.
End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 11, Day 4: John 7:25-36
Many believed the Messiah would appear out of thin air. God’s messenger appearing in the temple suddenly Malachi 3:1 helped fuel this belief.
Jesus plainly states he is from God and was sent by him. Yet, no one is arresting him. The whole scene is confusing to the people.
Many people believed in Jesus as he spoke.
No one would arrest him because his time had not yet come.
Truth rarely comes from the noise of crowds.
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