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Themes in John 7

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Themes in John 7

John 7:1 (show verse)

After this, Jesus walked [from place to place] in Galilee, for He would not 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 Jewish Feast of Tabernacles (Booths) 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 said to Him, “Leave here and go to Judea, so that Your disciples [there] may also see the works that You do.

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)

No one does anything in secret when he wants to be known publicly. If You [must] do these things, show Yourself openly to the world and make Yourself known!”

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 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)

So Jesus said to them, “My time has not yet come; but any time is right for you.

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 [since you are part of it], but it does hate Me because I denounce it and testify that its deeds 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 feast yourselves. I am not going up to this feast because My time has not yet fully come.”

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)

Having said these things to them, He stayed behind 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 [afterward], when His brothers had gone up to the feast, He went up too, not publicly [with a caravan], but quietly [because He did not want to be noticed].

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)

So the Jews kept looking for Him at the feast and asking, “Where is He?”

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

There was a lot of whispered discussion and murmuring among the crowds about Him. Some were saying, “He is a good man”; others said, “No, on the contrary, He misleads the people [giving them false ideas].”

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)

Yet no one was speaking out openly and freely about Him for fear of [the leaders 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)

When the feast was already half over, Jesus went up into the temple [court] and began to teach.

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)

Then the Jews were perplexed. They said, “How did this man become learned [so versed in the Scriptures and theology] without formal training?”

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 answered them by saying, “My teaching is not My own, 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 anyone is willing to do His will, he will know whether the teaching is of God or whether I speak on My own accord and by My own authority.

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 who speaks on his own accord seeks glory and honor for himself. But He who seeks the glory and the honor of the One who sent Him, He is true, and there is no unrighteousness or deception 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 yet not one of you keeps the Law. Why do you want to kill Me [for not keeping it]?”

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 [You are out of Your mind]! Who wants 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 replied, “I did one work, and you are all astounded.

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)

For this reason Moses has given you [God’s law regarding] circumcision (not that it originated with Moses, but with the patriarchs) and you circumcise a man [even] 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, to avoid breaking the Law of Moses, a man undergoes circumcision on the Sabbath, why are you angry with Me for making a man’s whole body 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)

Do not judge by appearance [superficially and arrogantly], but judge fairly and righteously.”

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 said, “Is this not the Man they want 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)

Look, He is speaking publicly, and they say nothing to Him! Is it possible that the rulers really 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 we know where this Man is from; whenever the Christ comes, no one will know where He is 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

John 7:28 (show verse)

Then Jesus called out as He taught in the temple, “You know Me and know where I am from; and I have not come on my own initiative [as self-appointed], but He who sent Me is true, and Him you do not 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 Myself because I am from Him [I came from His very presence] and it was He [personally] who 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)

So they were eager to arrest Him; but no one laid a hand on Him, because His time 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 many from the crowd believed in Him. And they kept saying, “When the Christ comes, will He do more signs and exhibit more proofs than this Man?”

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

John 7:32 (show verse)

The Pharisees heard the crowd muttering these things [under their breath] about Him, and the chief priests and Pharisees sent guards to arrest Him.

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

John 7:33 (show verse)

Therefore Jesus said, “For a little while longer I am [still] with you, and then 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)

You will look for Me, and will not [be able to] 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 Jews said among themselves, “Where does this Man intend to go that we will not find Him? Does He intend to go to the Dispersion [of Jews scattered and living] 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 does this statement of His mean, ‘You will look for Me, and will not [be able to] 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)

Now on the last and most important day of the feast, Jesus stood and called out [in a loud voice], “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)

He who believes in Me [who adheres to, trusts in, and relies on Me], as the Scripture has said, ‘From his innermost being will flow continually 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 He was speaking of the [Holy] Spirit, whom those who believed in Him [as Savior] were to receive afterward. The Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus was not yet glorified (raised to honor).

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)

Listening to these words, some of the people said, “This is certainly 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 (the Messiah, the Anointed)!” But others said, “Surely the Christ is not going to come out of Galilee, is He?

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)

Does the Scripture not say that the Christ comes from the descendants of David, 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 the crowd was divided 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 wanted to arrest 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 guards went [back] to the chief priests and Pharisees, who asked them, “Why did you not bring Him [here with you]?”

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

John 7:46 (show verse)

The guards replied, “Never [at any time] has a man talked the way this Man talks!”

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 responded, “Are you also from Galilee? Search [and read the Scriptures], and see [for yourself] 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)

[And everyone went to his own house.

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