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Themes in John 7

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Themes in John 7

John 7:1 (show verse)

After these things Jesus resided in Galilee: for He would not appear in Judea, because the Jews sought 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 Jews feast called the feast of tabernacles was near;

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, Depart from hence, and go into Judea, that thy disciples there also may see the works which thou performest.

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 man doth any thing in secret, who is himself desirous to be known in public. As thou dost these wonderful things, make thyself known 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 neither did his brethren believe 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)

Then saith Jesus unto them, My time is not yet come: but your time is always alike ready; for the world cannot hate 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)

but me it hates, because I bear my testimony concerning it, that it's 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 ye up to this feast as soon as ye please; for I am not yet going up to it, 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)

And after He had said these things unto them, He stayed a while 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 were gone up, then He also went up to the feast, not in a public manner but as it were in private.

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 sought for 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 among the people concerning Him: for some said, He is a good man; others said, No: He deceiveth 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)

No one however spake openly in favor of 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 when it was now about the middle of the feast, Jesus went up into the temple and taught.

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)

And the Jews marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, who never learnt?

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 and said, The doctrine that I teach is not mine, but his that 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 man desire to do his will, he shall know concerning the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of 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 speaketh from himself, seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh the glory of Him that sent him is true, and there is no imposture 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 none of you observeth the law? wherefore else do ye seek 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 people answered and said, Thou art possessed by a demon: who seeketh to kill thee?

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 unto them, I performed one miracle on the sabbath, and ye are all amazed at it.

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)

Now Moses gave you the law of circumcision, (not that it is originally from Moses, but from the patriarchs,) and ye circumcise 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 then a man receive circumcision on the sabbath-day, that the law of Moses may not be broken; are ye angry with me, because I made a man perfectly well on the 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)

Judge not according to appearance, but judge righteous judgement.

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)

Therefore some of those of Jerusalem said, Is not this He whom they seek to put to death?

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 here He talketh openly, and they say nothing to Him: Do the rulers indeed know, that this is in truth 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)

But we know whence this man is; whereas when Christ cometh, no one knoweth 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 out in the temple, teaching and saying, Ye both know me, ye say, and ye know whence I am: now I am not come of myself, but He that 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)

But I know Him, for I am from Him, and He hath 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 sought therefore to seize Him, but no one laid hand on Him, because his hour was 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)

And many of the people believed on Him, and said, When the Messiah cometh, will He do more miracles than this man hath done?

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

John 7:32 (show verse)

Now the pharisees heard the people murmuring these things concerning Him: and they, with the chief priests, 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)

Therefore Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while I am to be among you, and then I shall go to Him that 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 shall seek me, and shall not find me: and where I am to be, 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)

Then said the Jews among themselves, Whither will He go, that we shall not find Him? will He go to them that are dispersed 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 is the meaning of this speech, that He said, "Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me: and where I am to be, ye cannot come?"

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

John 7:37 (show verse)

And on the last day, the great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, If any one thirst, let him come unto 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 believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, rivers of living water shall flow from within him.

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)

(This He spake of the Spirit, which they that believe on Him should receive; for the holy 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)

Many of the people therefore, when they heard this discourse, said, This is in truth a 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 Messiah. But some said, Shall the Messiah come out of 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)

Hath not the Scripture said, that Christ cometh of the seed of David, and from Bethlehem, the town whence 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)

So there was a division among the people about 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 replied, Art thou also of Galilee? Search and see: for out of Galilee ariseth 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 every man went to his own house.

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