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John 6:35 (ESV) 35 Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.” Memory Verse January 27, 2015 Lesson 16 - John 7:1-13 2

John 20:30-31John 20:30-31 (ESV) 30 Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. John’s Purpose Lesson 16 - John 7: January 27, 2015

The Gospel According to John Outline Focus Incarnation of the Son of God Presentation of the Son of God Opposition to the Son of God Preparation of the Disciples Crucifixion and Resurrection of the Son of God Reference 1:1-181:19-4:545:1-12:5013:1-17:2618:1-21:25 Division Introduction to Christ Revelation of Christ Rejection of Christ Revelation of Christ Rejection of Christ Topic Seven Signs Upper Room Discourse Supreme Sign That you might believeThat you might have life Time A Few YearsA Few HoursA Few Weeks January 27, 2015 Lesson 16 - John 7:1-13 4

John 6:22-59John 6:22-59Bread of Life Discourse John 6:60-66John 6:60-66Many Followers Leave John 6:67-71John 6:67-71The Disciples Stay I AM the Bread of Life Last Week January 27, 2015 Lesson 16 - John 7:1-13 5

John 7:1-9John 7:1-9Jesus’ & God’s Timing John 7:10-13John 7:10-13Jesus goes to The Feast This Week January 27, 2015 Lesson 16 - John 7:1-13 6

1 After this Jesus went about in Galilee. He would not go about in Judea, because the Jews were seeking to kill him. 2 Now the Jews' Feast of Booths was at hand. 3 So his brothers said to him, “Leave here and go to Judea, that your disciples also may see the works you are doing. 4 For no one works in secret if he seeks to be known openly. If you do these things, show yourself to the world.” 5 For not even his brothers believed in him. 6 Jesus said to them, “My time has not yet come, but your time is always here. 7 The world cannot hate you, but it hates me because I testify about it that its works are evil. 8 You go up to the feast. I am not going up to this feast, for my time has not yet fully come.” 9 After saying this, he remained in Galilee. John 7:1-13John 7:1-13 (ESV) God’s Timing & The Feast January 27, 2015 Lesson 16 - John 7:1-13 7

10 But after his brothers had gone up to the feast, then he also went up, not publicly but in private. 11 The Jews were looking for him at the feast, and saying, “Where is he?” 12 And there was much muttering about him among the people. While some said, “He is a good man,” others said, “No, he is leading the people astray.” 13 Yet for fear of the Jews no one spoke openly of him. John 7:1-13John 7:1-13 (ESV) God’s Timing & The Feast January 27, 2015 Lesson 16 - John 7:1-13 8

Where is Jesus and His Disciples? January 27,

Galilee January 27,

Where do Jesus and His Disciples go next? January 27,

Jerusalem Approximate Distance From: Capernaum To: Jerusalem 185 km = 115 miles Possible Route 29 4 mi/hr January 27,

What is the “Feast of Booths” or “Feast of Tabernacles”? Sukkot, Feast of Booths or Feast of Tabernacles is a biblical Jewish holiday celebrated on dates which vary from late September to late October based on the annual Jewish calendar. It is one of the three pilgrimage festivals for which Israelites would make a pilgrimage to the temple in Jerusalem. The holiday lasts seven (7) days in Israel. 13 January 27, 2015 Lesson 16 - John 7:1-13 John 7:1-13 God’s Timing & The Feast

The Hebrew word sukkōt is the plural of sukkah, "booth" or "tabernacle", which is a walled structure covered with s'chach (plant material such as overgrowth or palm leaves). The sukkah is intended as a reminiscence of the type of fragile dwellings in which, according to the torah, the Israelites dwelt during their 40 years of travel in the desert after the Exodus from slavery in Egypt. Throughout the holiday, meals are eaten inside the sukkah and many people sleep there as well. A sukkah is also the name of the temporary dwelling in which agricultural workers would live during harvesting. January 27, 2015 Lesson 16 - John 7: John 7:1-13 God’s Timing & The Feast

Approximately, how much time has likely passed between the activities in John chapter 6 and the beginning of John chapter 7? (see John 6:4)John 6:4 How many people were likely around Jesus between John chapters 6 and 7? (see John 6:66-67).John 6:66-67 January 27, 2015 Lesson 16 - John 7: John 7:1-13 God’s Timing & The Feast

Who were Jesus’ brothers (half brothers)? James, Joseph, Simon and Judas (Matthew 13:53-56)Matthew 13:53-56 Did His brothers represent “believers” in these passages? January 27, 2015 Lesson 16 - John 7: John 7:1-13 God’s Timing & The Feast

Are Jesus’ brothers and His disciples who were around Him at the time following the same timetable as Jesus in progressing His ministry? Do we also often want to follow a timetable that varies with God’s timetable? Did Jesus foresee that when His time came to present His teachings in Jerusalem that His teachings would be well received? (John 7:7)John 7:7 January 27, 2015 Lesson 16 - John 7: John 7:1-13 God’s Timing & The Feast

Was there a consensus viewpoint about who Jesus was at this time? (See John 7:12)John 7:12 Were any of the viewpoints accurate? Was anyone willing to speak out in support of Jesus at this time? (See John 7:13)John 7:13 January 27, 2015 Lesson 16 - John 7: John 7:1-13 God’s Timing & The Feast

Application & Discussion 1.Can you discuss any specific examples in your life when your timing was at odds with God’s timing? What was the result? 2.What steps can you currently take to identify God’s timing? 3.In light of Jesus presenting His message to a hostile audience, are there any opportunities for you to share your testimony with groups that may not be receptive to your message? John 7:1-13 God’s Timing & The Feast January 27, 2015 Lesson 16 - John 7:

Closing Questions? Comments? Closing Prayer January 27, 2015 Lesson 16 - John 7: