John 7: Jewish Festival of Tabernacles

Beginning of the Feast (7:1-13)Middle of the Feast (7:14-24)Last Day of the Feast (7:37-52)

Questions:

Where did Jesus go to school? (7:15)Where is this man from? (7:25-27)Where is this man going? (7:35)

Reactions to Jesus

teasing contempt of brothers - 1-5interest from the crowd - 11discussion from the crowd - 12fear of talking about Jesus - 13hatred of Pharisees - 7-19belief - 31arrogant contempt - 15, 47-49defend - 50

These reactions lead to Verdicts about Jesus.

Verdicts:Good man – v.12Seducer – v.12Prophet - v.20Deluded madman – v.20Man of courage – v.26Most dynamic personality – v.46

What’s John’s Point?

Jesus is on trial in my world too and in my life.