Portion: John 7:25–36 (Refer to attachment)
Context (Concise):
In John 7, Jesus is in Jerusalem during the Feast of Tabernacles. The crowds are divided about Him—some believe, some doubt, some plot to kill. Jesus boldly teaches in the temple, exposing both the confusion and the hostility around Him. In verses 25–36, tension rises as Jesus speaks about His divine origin and warns that soon, they would seek Him but not find Him.
Sin to Avoid:
The people relied on surface-level understanding (“we know where this man comes from”) and rejected deeper discernment. Their overconfidence in their own knowledge blinded them from recognizing the Messiah standing before them. Today, depending solely on worldly knowledge without seeking spiritual truth can cause us to miss what God is doing right in front of us.
🪞Quick story: A man kept checking the weather app instead of looking outside—he got soaked because he trusted the wrong source.
Promise to Claim:
Jesus promises that His time was determined by God, not by human threats (“no one laid a hand on Him because His time had not yet come”). We can rest knowing that God’s timing governs our lives, not human opposition. His plans for us cannot be rushed or thwarted.
Example to Follow:
Jesus demonstrated complete boldness and calm in the face of danger. Even while leaders plotted against Him, He continued to teach publicly and stay obedient to His mission. Likewise, we are called to live courageously, knowing God’s hand is over us even when circumstances feel hostile.
Command to Obey:
Jesus challenged the people to move beyond shallow judgment. Earlier in the chapter, He said, “Look beneath the surface so you can judge correctly.” We must not react to appearances but seek God’s perspective in every situation, discerning His will instead of assuming based on outward facts.
Instruction:
Jesus points toward a sobering reality: a day may come when people will search for Him and not find Him. This teaches us the urgency of seeking Christ now while He may be found. Delaying our response to His call risks missing the opportunity to know Him personally.
Practical Keywords :
Discern Deeply. Trust God’s Timing. Boldly Stand. Urgently Seek Jesus.
Closing Thought:
Many knew about Jesus, but few truly knew Him. It’s still true today: familiarity with religious ideas doesn’t equal relationship. Seek Jesus now, listen deeply, trust His timing, and walk boldly—because when the opportunity passes, no amount of searching will replace today’s simple obedience.
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