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Themes in John 7

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Themes in John 7

John 7:1 (show verse)

After this Jesus moved from place to place in Galilee. He would not go about in Judaea, because the Jews were seeking an opportunity 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)

But the Jewish Festival of the Tent-Pitching 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 these parts and go into Judaea, that not only we but your disciples also may witness the miracles which you perform.

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 acts in secret, desiring all the while to be himself known publicly. Since you are doing these things, show yourself openly 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 brothers were not believers 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)

"My time," replied Jesus, "has not yet come, but for you any time is suitable.

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)

It is impossible for the world to hate you; but me it does hate, because I give testimony concerning it that its conduct is 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)

As for you, go up to the Festival. I do not now go up to this Festival, because my time is 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)

Such was His answer, and 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)

When however His brothers had gone up to the Festival, then He also went up, not openly, but as it were privately.

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)

Meanwhile the Jews at the Festival were looking for Him and were inquiring, "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)

Among the mass of the people there was much muttered debate about Him. Some said, "He is a good man." Others said, "Not so: he is imposing on the people."

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 for fear of the Jews no one spoke out boldly about Him.

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 when the Festival was already half over, Jesus went up to the Temple and commenced 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 were astonished. "How does this man know anything of books," they said, "although he has never been at any of the schools?"

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 their question by saying, "My teaching does not belong to me, but comes from Him 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 is willing to do His will, he shall know about the teaching, whether it is from God or originates with me.

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 man whose teaching originates with himself aims at his own glory. He who aims at the glory of Him who sent him teaches the truth, and there is no 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 a man of you obeys the Law. Why do you want 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)

"You are possessed by a demon," replied the crowd; "no one 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)

"One deed I have done," replied Jesus, "and you are all full of wonder.

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)

Consider therefore. Moses gave you the rite of circumcision (not that it began with Moses, but with your earlier forefathers)

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 child is circumcised even on a Sabbath day, are you bitter against me because I have restored a man to perfect health on a Sabbath day?

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 form superficial judgements, but form the judgements that are just."

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 however of the people of Jerusalem said, "Is not this the man they are wanting 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)

But here he is, speaking openly and boldly, and they say nothing to him! Can the Rulers really have ascertained that this man 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)

And yet we know this man, and we know where he is from; but as for the Christ, when He comes, no one can tell 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

Jesus therefore, while teaching in the Temple, cried aloud, and said, "Yes, you know me, and you know where I am from. And yet I have not come of my own accord; but there is One who has sent me, an Authority indeed, of whom you have no knowledge.

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 came 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)

On hearing this they wanted to arrest Him; yet not a hand was laid 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 from among the crowd a large number believed in Him. "When the Christ comes," they said, "will He perform more miracles than this teacher has performed?"

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

John 7:32 (show verse)

The Pharisees heard the people thus expressing their various doubts about Him, and the High Priests and the Pharisees sent some officers to apprehend Him.

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

John 7:33 (show verse)

So Jesus said, "Still for a short time I am with you, and then I go my way 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 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)

The Jews therefore said to one another, "Where is he about to betake himself, so that we shall not find him? Will he betake himself to the Dispersion among the Gentiles, and teach the Gentiles?

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 do those words of his mean, 'You will look for me, but will not 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 day of the Festival--the great day--Jesus stood up and cried aloud. "Whoever is thirsty," He said, "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, from within him--as the Scripture has said--rivers of living water shall flow."

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)

He referred to the Spirit which those who believed in Him were to receive; for the Spirit was not bestowed as yet, because 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)

After listening to these discourses, some of the crowd began to say, "This is beyond doubt 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, "He is the Christ." But others again, "Not so, for is the Christ to come from Galilee?

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)

Has not the Scripture declared that the Christ is to come of the family of David and from Bethlehem, David's village?"

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 violent dissension among the people on His account.

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 at once to arrest Him, but no one laid hands upon Him.

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

John 7:45 (show verse)

Meanwhile the officers returned to the High Priests and Pharisees, who asked them, "Why have you not brought him?"

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

John 7:46 (show verse)

"No mere man has ever spoken as this man speaks," said the officers.

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)

"Do you also come from Galilee?" they asked in reply. "Search and see for yourself that no Prophet is of Galilaean origin."

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)

So they went away to their several homes;

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