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Themes in John 7

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Themes in John 7

John 7:1 (show verse)

After this, Jesus traveled throughout Galilee, because he didn't want to travel in Judea, since the Jewish leaders there were trying to kill him.

Christ » Parables of found in one gospel only, (chapter specified) » Persecution of
Church » Enemies of » Of Christ
Galilee » The northern district of palestine » Jesus resides in
Jerusalem » And
Judea, modern » Called » Jewry
Persecution » Of Christ
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Persecution » Of Christ

John 7:2 (show verse)

Now the Jewish Festival of Tents was approaching.

Feast of Tabernacles » Customs observed at » Drawing water from the pool of siloam
Feasts » Of tabernacles
Jerusalem » And
Jesus Christ » History of » Journeys to jerusalem to attend the feast of tabernacles, passing through samaria
the Law of moses » Christ » Attended all feasts of
Feast of Tabernacles » Ingathering, held 15th to the 22nd of ethanim (october), as a thanksgiving for the harvest » The people dwelt in booths to commemorate life in the wilderness
Feast of Tabernacles » By jesus

John 7:3 (show verse)

So his brothers told him, "You should leave this place and go to Judea, so that your disciples can see the actions that you're doing,

Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Brethren of
Jerusalem » And
Jesus Christ » History of » Journeys to jerusalem to attend the feast of tabernacles, passing through samaria
Presumption » Instances of » Reproving jesus

John 7:4 (show verse)

since no one acts in secret if he wants to be known publicly. If you're going to do these things, you should reveal yourself to the world!"

Jerusalem » And
Jesus Christ » History of » Journeys to jerusalem to attend the feast of tabernacles, passing through samaria
Presumption » Instances of » Reproving jesus

John 7:5 (show verse)

Not even his brothers believed in him.

Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Brethren of
James » Characteristics of » Slow to accept Christ
Jerusalem » And
Jesus Christ » History of » Journeys to jerusalem to attend the feast of tabernacles, passing through samaria
moses » Moses and Christ - a parallel » Discredited in the home
Presumption » Instances of » Reproving jesus
Unbelief » Exemplified » Brethren of Christ
Unbelief » Instances of » The half-brothers of Christ

John 7:6 (show verse)

Jesus told them, "My time has not yet come, but your time is always here.

Hate » Why the world hates jesus Christ and those that believe in him
Hate » The world hating jesus Christ
Jerusalem » And
Jesus Christ » History of » Journeys to jerusalem to attend the feast of tabernacles, passing through samaria
World » Why the world hates jesus Christ and those that believe in him
World » The world hating jesus Christ

John 7:7 (show verse)

The world cannot hate you, but it hates me because I testify against it that its actions are evil.

Christ » Guest, a » Hated
Evil » Words evil words of men » Works
Evil » Results of » Deeds
Hate » Why the world hates jesus Christ and those that believe in him
Hate » The world hating jesus Christ
Hatred » Examples of » Of Christ
Hatred » Christ experienced
Hatred to Christ » Is on account of his testimony against the world
Jerusalem » And
Jesus Christ » History of » Journeys to jerusalem to attend the feast of tabernacles, passing through samaria
Reproof » Despised
Works » Evil
World » Why the world hates jesus Christ and those that believe in him
World » The world hating jesus Christ

John 7:8 (show verse)

Go up to the festival yourselves. I am not going to this festival yet, because my time hasn't fully come yet."

Hate » The world hating jesus Christ
Jerusalem » And
Jesus Christ » History of » Journeys to jerusalem to attend the feast of tabernacles, passing through samaria
World » The world hating jesus Christ

John 7:9 (show verse)

After saying this, he remained in Galilee.

Galilee » The northern district of palestine » Jesus resides in
Jerusalem » And
Jesus Christ » History of » Journeys to jerusalem to attend the feast of tabernacles, passing through samaria

John 7:10 (show verse)

But after his brothers had gone up to the festival, he went up himself, not openly but, as it were, in secret.

Feasts » Instituted by moses » Observed » By jesus
the anniversary Feasts » Christ attended
Jerusalem » And
Jesus Christ » History of » Journeys to jerusalem to attend the feast of tabernacles, passing through samaria
the Law of moses » Christ » Attended all feasts of
Prudence » Instances of » Of jesus » Going to the feast secretly

John 7:11 (show verse)

The Jewish leaders kept looking for him at the festival, asking, "Where is that man?"

Jerusalem » And
Jesus Christ » History of » Journeys to jerusalem to attend the feast of tabernacles, passing through samaria

John 7:12 (show verse)

And there was a great deal of discussion about him among the crowds. Some were saying, "He is a good man," while others were saying, "No, he is deceiving the crowds!"

Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Divisions caused by
Christ » Opinions concerning » Divided, concerning Christ as his work
Jerusalem » And
public Opinion » Power of » Divided, concerning Christ as his work

John 7:13 (show verse)

Nevertheless, no one would speak openly about him because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders.

Confessing Christ » The fear of man prevents
Discipleship » Conditions of » Secret discipleship, examples of
Jerusalem » And
public Opinion » Power of » Prevented men from confessing Christ
Secret discipleship » Examples of

John 7:14 (show verse)

Halfway through the festival, Jesus went up to the Temple and began teaching.

Attendance » Reasons for » The example of the apostles
Christ » Sufferings of » Teacher
Jerusalem » And
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in jerusalem at the feast of tabernacles
Sabbath » Worship celebrated on » The example of the apostles
Feast of Tabernacles » By jesus
Divine Teacher » Christ as
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus teaches in

John 7:15 (show verse)

The Jewish leaders were astonished and remarked, "How can this man be so educated when he has never gone to school?"

Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in jerusalem at the feast of tabernacles
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus teaches in

John 7:16 (show verse)

Jesus replied to them, "My teaching is not mine but comes from the one who sent me.

Christ » Sufferings of » Teaching of
Doctrine » The doctrine of jesus Christ
Doctrines of the The Gospel » Are from God
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in jerusalem at the feast of tabernacles
Jesus Christ » The doctrine of jesus Christ
Knowledge » Spiritual knowledge, general references to » Obedience, the condition of receiving
Knowledge » Who shall know of jesus Christâ€™s doctrine
Spiritual » Knowledge » Obedience, the condition of receiving
Divine Teacher » The teaching of Christ
teaching » Teaching of Christ
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus teaches in
Truth » Who is true
Will of God » Those that do the will of God

John 7:17 (show verse)

If anyone wants to do his will, he'll know whether this teaching is from God or whether I'm speaking on my own.

Christian conduct » Blessedness of maintaining
Doctrine » The doctrine of jesus Christ
Doctrines of the The Gospel » The obedience of saints leads to surer knowledge of
God » To believers » To the obedient
God » Will of, submission to » Tends to spiritual knowledge
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the obedient
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in jerusalem at the feast of tabernacles
Jesus Christ » The doctrine of jesus Christ
Knowledge » Spiritual knowledge, general references to » Obedience, the condition of receiving
Knowledge » Who shall know of jesus Christâ€™s doctrine
Obedience » Words of Christ concerning » The key to spiritual knowledge
Spiritual » Knowledge » Obedience, the condition of receiving
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus teaches in
The Surrendered life » Submission to the divine will » Tends to spiritual knowledge
Truth » Who is true
Universal » Blessing, possible » Spiritual knowledge - if any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine
Will » The mental faculty » Freedom of, recognized by God
Will » God's, submission to » Tends to spiritual knowledge
Will of God » Those that do the will of God

John 7:18 (show verse)

The one who speaks on his own seeks his own praise. But the one who seeks the praise of him who sent him is genuine, and there's nothing false in him.

Christ, character of » TRUE
Doctrine » The doctrine of jesus Christ
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in jerusalem at the feast of tabernacles
Jesus Christ » The doctrine of jesus Christ
Knowledge » Who shall know of jesus Christâ€™s doctrine
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus teaches in
Truth » Who is true
Truth » Christ is

John 7:19 (show verse)

Moses gave you the Law, didn't he? Yet none of you is keeping the Law. Why are you trying to kill me?"

Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in jerusalem at the feast of tabernacles
The law of God » Given » Through moses
the Law of moses » The jews » Broke it themselves
Lawgiver » Moses as
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus teaches in

John 7:20 (show verse)

The crowd answered, "You have a demon! Who is trying to kill you?"

Christ » Defamed » Accused of being possessed with devils
Demons » Jesus falsely accused of being possessed of
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in jerusalem at the feast of tabernacles
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus teaches in

John 7:21 (show verse)

Jesus answered them, "I performed one action, and all of you are astonished.

Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in jerusalem at the feast of tabernacles
Sabbath » Doing good works on the sabbath
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus teaches in

John 7:22 (show verse)

Moses gave you circumcision not that it is from Moses, but from the Patriarchs and so you circumcise a man on the Sabbath.

Circumcision » Institution of
Circumcision » Enforced by the law
Circumcision » Was performed » Even on the sabbath day
Inconsistency » Instances of » In accusing jesus of violating the sabbath
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in jerusalem at the feast of tabernacles
Sabbath » Doing good works on the sabbath
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus teaches in

John 7:23 (show verse)

If a man receives circumcision on the Sabbath so that the Law of Moses may not be broken, are you angry with me because I made a man perfectly well on the Sabbath?

Circumcision » Was performed » Even on the sabbath day
Circumcision » Rite of, observed on the sabbath
Inconsistency » Instances of » In accusing jesus of violating the sabbath
Inconsistency » General marks of » Legalism
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in jerusalem at the feast of tabernacles
Religion » Inconsistency in religious life general marks of » Legalism
Sabbath » Lawful to do good deeds on
Sabbath » Doing good works on the sabbath
The sabbath » Works connected with religious service lawful on
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus teaches in

John 7:24 (show verse)

Stop judging by appearances, but judge with righteous judgment!"

Appearances » Deceitful » To men who look on the outward only
Appearances » Outward » To men who look on the outward only
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in jerusalem at the feast of tabernacles
Judgment » How not to judge
Judgment » How to judge
Outward appearance » To men who look on the outward only
Sabbath » Doing good works on the sabbath
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus teaches in

John 7:25 (show verse)

Then some of the people of Jerusalem began saying, "This is the man they are trying to kill, isn't it?

Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in jerusalem at the feast of tabernacles
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus teaches in

John 7:26 (show verse)

And look, he is speaking in public, and they are not saying anything to him! Can it be that the authorities really know that this is the Messiah?

holy Boldness » Christ set an example of
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in jerusalem at the feast of tabernacles
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus teaches in

John 7:27 (show verse)

We know where this man comes from. But when the Messiah comes, no one will know where he comes from."

the Human nature of Christ » Acknowledged by men
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in jerusalem at the feast of tabernacles
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus teaches in

At this point Jesus, still teaching in the Temple, shouted, "So you know me and know where I've come from? I haven't come on my own accord. But the one who sent me is true, and he's the one you don't know.

Christ » Conqueror of death » Cries of
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in jerusalem at the feast of tabernacles
Knowledge » God the father and jesus Christ knowing each other
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus teaches in
God, Trinity » Each person in, described as » TRUE

John 7:29 (show verse)

I know him because I've come from him, and he sent me."

Christ » Mediator » Messenger
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in jerusalem at the feast of tabernacles
Knowledge » God the father and jesus Christ knowing each other
Knowledge » Withheld from man withheld » Christ's knowledge of the father
Knowledge » Withheld from man » Christ's knowledge of the father
divine Messenger » Christ

John 7:30 (show verse)

Then the Jewish leaders tried to seize him, but no one laid a hand on him because his hour had not yet come.

Christ » Given to Christ filial encouraged » Examples of filial
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in jerusalem at the feast of tabernacles

John 7:31 (show verse)

However, many in the crowd believed in him. They kept saying, "When the Messiah comes, he won't do more signs than this man has done, will he?"

Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in jerusalem at the feast of tabernacles

John 7:32 (show verse)

The Pharisees heard the crowd debating these things about him, so the high priests and the Pharisees sent officers to arrest Jesus.

Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in jerusalem at the feast of tabernacles
Pharisees » Sent officers to apprehend Christ

John 7:33 (show verse)

Then Jesus said, "I'll be with you only a little while longer, and then I'm going back to the one who sent me.

Jesus Christ, Ascension Of » Foretold by himself
Christ » His foreknowledge » Foretells his departure
Divinity » His foreknowledge » Foretells his departure
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning » His ascension
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in jerusalem at the feast of tabernacles

John 7:34 (show verse)

You'll look for me but won't find me. And where I am, you cannot come."

Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning » His ascension
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in jerusalem at the feast of tabernacles

John 7:35 (show verse)

Then the Jewish leaders asked one another, "Where does this man intend to go that we won't be able to find him? Surely he's not going to the Dispersion among the Greeks and teach the Greeks, is he?

Dispersion » Of the jews
Dispersion » Of the jews, foretold
Gentiles » The jews » Dispersed amongst
Greece » Inhabitants of » Called "gentiles" (non-jews)
Israel » Prophecies concerning » Dispersion of
Israel » Defence of in battle » Dispersion of
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in jerusalem at the feast of tabernacles
Jews, the » Called God's people » Dispersion of

John 7:36 (show verse)

What does this statement mean that he said, "You'll look for me but won't find me,' and, "Where I am, you cannot come'?"

Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in jerusalem at the feast of tabernacles

John 7:37 (show verse)

On the last and most important day of the festival, Jesus stood up and shouted, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink!

divine Call » For worship of God » Universal
Christ » Conqueror of death » Cries of
Coming » Coming to the lord
Coming » Who should come to Christ
Symbols of the Holy Spirit » Water » Abundant
Feast of Tabernacles » Customs observed at » Drawing water from the pool of siloam
God's Call » Examples of Leadership » Universality of
Holy spirit » Who the holy spirit is given to
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in jerusalem at the feast of tabernacles
the Law of moses » Christ » Attended all feasts of
Living water » Eze 47; re 22 » Satisfies the deepest needs
Living waters » Who shall have rivers of living water flowing out of them
Thirst » Figurative of the ardent desire of the devout mind
Thirst » Those that thirst after righteousness
spiritual Thirst » Satisfied
Universal » Blessing, possible » Call
Water » Figurative » water of Life
Water » Living eze 47; re 22 » Satisfies the deepest needs
water of Life » Eze 47; re 22 » Satisfies the deepest needs
Wells » Spiritual water of life » Satisfies the deepest needs

John 7:38 (show verse)

The one who believes in me, as the Scripture has said, will have rivers of living water flowing from his heart."

Belly » Used figuratively for the seat of the affections
Coming » Coming to the lord
Coming » Who should come to Christ
Symbols of the Holy Spirit » Water
Symbols of the Holy Spirit » Water » Abundant
Faith » Promises to those who exercise » Sonship
Feast of Tabernacles » Customs observed at » Drawing water from the pool of siloam
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » Of the holy ghost
the Gift of the Holy Spirit » Is abundant
God's Promises » To believers special promises to those who exercise faith » Sonship
Holy spirit » Who the holy spirit is given to
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in jerusalem at the feast of tabernacles
water of Life » Inward » Holy spirit
Living water » Eze 47; re 22 » Satisfies the deepest needs
Living waters » Who shall have rivers of living water flowing out of them
Symbols and similitudes » Of the holy spirit » Water
Thirst » Those that thirst after righteousness
Truth » Adaption of » Channels of
Water » Illustrative » Of the gifts and graces of the holy spirit
Water » Figurative » Water of salvation
Water » Figurative » water of Life
Water » Living eze 47; re 22 » Satisfies the deepest needs
water of Life » Eze 47; re 22 » Satisfies the deepest needs
water of Life » Compared to » The inward well becomes a flowing river of blessing after the baptism of the holy spirit
Wells » Spiritual water of life » Satisfies the deepest needs

John 7:39 (show verse)

Now he said this about the Spirit, whom those who were believing in him were to receive, because the Spirit was not yet present and Jesus had not yet been glorified.

Symbols of the Holy Spirit » Water
Feast of Tabernacles » Customs observed at » Drawing water from the pool of siloam
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » Of the holy ghost
the Gift of the Holy Spirit » Is abundant
the Gift of the Holy Spirit » Given » Upon the exaltation of Christ
Holy spirit » Who the holy spirit is given to
Holy spirit » Promised » Through waiting upon God
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in jerusalem at the feast of tabernacles
water of Life » Inward » Holy spirit
Spirit » The leadership of holy spirit » Through waiting upon God
Spirit » Promised » Through waiting upon God
Symbols and similitudes » Of the holy spirit » Water
Water » Illustrative » Of the gifts and graces of the holy spirit
Water » Figurative » water of Life
water of Life » Compared to » The inward well becomes a flowing river of blessing after the baptism of the holy spirit

John 7:40 (show verse)

When they heard these words, some in the crowd were saying, "This really is the Prophet,"

Christ » Promises of » Prophet
Jesus Christ » Prophet » God will severely punish those who reject him
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in jerusalem at the feast of tabernacles

John 7:41 (show verse)

while others were saying, "This is the Messiah!"

Galilee » Pprovince of
Galilee » Inhabitants of » Despised by the jews
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in jerusalem at the feast of tabernacles

John 7:42 (show verse)

But some were saying, "The Messiah doesn't come from Galilee, does he? Doesn't the Scripture say that the Messiah is from David's family and from Bethlehem, the village where David lived?"

Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Son of david
Christ » Slandered » Son of david
Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Son of david
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in jerusalem at the feast of tabernacles
The scriptures » Christ sanctioned, by appealing to them
Son » Of david

John 7:43 (show verse)

So there was a division in the crowd because of him.

Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Divisions caused by
Christ » Opinions concerning » Divided, concerning Christ as his work
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in jerusalem at the feast of tabernacles
public Opinion » Power of » Divided, concerning Christ as his work

John 7:44 (show verse)

Some of them were wanting to seize him, but no one laid hands on him.

Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in jerusalem at the feast of tabernacles

John 7:45 (show verse)

Then the officers returned to the high priests and Pharisees, who asked them, "Why didn't you bring him?"

Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in jerusalem at the feast of tabernacles
Pharisees » Sent officers to apprehend Christ

John 7:46 (show verse)

The officers answered, "No man ever spoke like that!"

Christ » Words of characteristics of » Incomparable
Jesus The Prophet » Mighty in deed and word
Glory of Christ » In his words
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Mighty in deed and word
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in jerusalem at the feast of tabernacles
Words » Christ's, characteristics of » Incomparable
Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Incomparable

Courts of justice » The judgment of » Not given till accused was heard
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in jerusalem at the feast of tabernacles
Nicodemus » Becomes a disciple of jesus
Nicodemus » Fair-minded
Self-defense » Accused persons heard in
Trial » The right of

John 7:52 (show verse)

They answered him, "You aren't from Galilee, too, are you? Search and see that no prophet comes from Galilee."

Galilee » Christ » Despised as of
Galilee » Inhabitants of » Despised by the jews
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in jerusalem at the feast of tabernacles
Nicodemus » Becomes a disciple of jesus
Prejudice » Against Christ
Scriptures » Interpreted by doctors (religious "experts")
The scriptures » Should be » Searched
The word of God » Searching of, commanded

John 7:53 (show verse)

Then all of them went to their own homes.

Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in jerusalem at the feast of tabernacles
Nicodemus » Becomes a disciple of jesus