John 7:25-52
What is MY Response to Jesus?
December 27, 2009
Simon Goncharenko
21 FELLOWSHIP – SBC
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I. Jesus taught during the Feast of Tabernacles about His origin, mission, and His listeners’ ignorance – vv. 28-29, 33-34, 37-39.
a. Regarding His origin, Jesus revealed His unity with the Father – vv. 28-29.
b. Regarding His mission, Jesus disclosed:
i. The temporary nature of His earthly presence – v.33a.
ii. The impossibility of finding God any other way – v. 34.
iii. His ability to satisfy the thirst of people’s life, through the Holy Spirit, provided they had faith to try it – vv. 37-39.
c. Regarding His listeners, Jesus exposed their ignorance of His true identity and origin – v. 28.
II. The person and message of Jesus Christ has always generated very strong and diverse reactions – vv. 25-27, 30-31, 35-36, 40-52.
a. The people on the street – divided in their reaction – some believed and some rejected – vv. 25-27, 31, 40-44.
b. The religious leaders – rejected Him outright – vv. 30, 32, 35-36, 45-49, 52.
c. The temple police (Levites) - impressed with His words - v. 46.
d. Nicodemus – half-hearted defense – vv. 50-51.
III. What is YOUR reaction to the person and message of Jesus Christ?
