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Themes in John 7

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Themes in John 7

John 7:1 (show verse)

And after these things Jesus was walking in Galilee: for He was not willing to walk in Judea, because the Jews were seeking 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 feast of the Jews, the feast of tabernacles, was at hand.

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)

His brethren, therefore, said to Him, "Depart hence, and go into Judaea, that Thy disciples also may behold Thy works that Thou doest;

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)

for no one does anything in secret, and himself seeks to he known openly. If Thou doest these things, manifest Thyself 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)

For even His brethren did not believe on 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, therefore, saith to them, "My time is not yet present; but your time is always ready.

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 Me it hates, because I testify concerning it, that its works 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 ye up to the feast. I am not yet going up to this feast, because My time has not yet been fulfilled."

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)

And, having said these things to them, He abode 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, when His brethren went up to the feast, then He also went up, 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 Jews, therefore, were seeking Him at the feast, and said, "Where is He?"

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 much murmuring about Him among the multitudes: some were saying, "He is a good Man;" others were saying, "Nay, but He is misleading the multitude."

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)

No one, however, was speaking openly concerning Him, for fear of the Jews.

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)

But, it being now the middle of the feast, Jesus went up into the temple, and was 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 Jews, therefore, were marveling, saying, "How knoweth This Man letters, having never learned!"

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, therefore, answered them, and said, "My teaching is not Mine, but His 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 any one wills to do His will, he shall know of the teaching, whether it is of God, or whether I speak from Myself.

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)

He that speaks from himself seeks his own glory; but He Who seeketh the glory of Him Who sent Him the Same is true, and there is no unrighteousness 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)

Did not Moses give you the law? and not one of you does the law. Why are ye seeking 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 multitude answered, "Thou hast a demon: who is seeking 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, and said to them, "I did one work, and ye all marvel because of this.

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 has given you circumcision (not that it is of Moses, but of the fathers); and on the sabbath ye circumcise a man.

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 a sabbath, that the law of Moses be not broken, are ye angry with Me, because I made a whole man 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)

Judge not according to appearance, but judge 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)

Some, therefore, of those of Jerusalem said, "Is not This He Whom they are seeking to kill?

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, behold, He is speaking openly, and they say nothing to Him! Did the rulers ever truly know that This is the Christ?

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)

But as to This Man we know whence He is; but, when the Christ cometh, no one knows whence He is."

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

John 7:28 (show verse)

Jesus, therefore, cried in the temple, teaching and saying, "Ye both know Me, and know whence I am; and I have not come of Myself; but He Who sent Me is true, Whom ye know not.

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 am 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)

They were seeking, therefore, to seize Him; and no one laid his hand upon 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)

But of the multitude many believed on Him, and said, "When the Christ shall come, will He do more signs than those which This Man did?"

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

John 7:32 (show verse)

The Pharisees heard the multitude murmuring these things concerning Him; and the high priests and the Pharisees sent officers to seize Him.

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

John 7:33 (show verse)

Jesus, therefore, said, "Yet a little while am I with you, and I go to Him 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)

Ye will seek Me, and will not find Me; and, where I am, ye 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)

The Jews, therefore, said among themselves, "Where is This Man about to go, that we shall not find Him? Is He about to go to the Dispersion among the Greeks, and teach the Greeks?

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 is this word that He said, 'Ye will seek Me, and will not find Me; and where I am, ye cannot come?'"

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

John 7:37 (show verse)

Now, on the last day, the great day of the feast, Jesus stood, and cried, saying, "If anyone thirst, 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)

He that believes on Me, as the Scripture said, from within him shall flow rivers of living water."

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)

But this He spake concerning the Spirit, Whom those who believed on Him were about to receive; for the Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet 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)

Some of the multitude, therefore, having heard these words, said, "Truly This 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)

others said, "This is the Christ;" but some said, "What? doth the Christ come out of Nazareth?"

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)

Did not the Scriptures say, that the Christ cometh of the seed of David, and from Bethlehem, the village where David was?"

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)

A division, therefore, arose in the multitude 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

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, and said to him, "Are you also of Galilee? Search, and see that out of Galilee arises no prophet."

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)

[And each one went to his house;

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