17: Their confusion: Where did He come from? (John 7:25 – 36)

They questioned about Jesus’ teaching in the previous passage. Here, they couldn’t believe Jesus had come from God. 

πŸ‘‰ Read John 7:25 - 36


Q1. They were confused about where Jesus had come from (25 – 27). They knew Jesus’ earthly origin: his father and mother. Why did they not know Jesus’ heavenly origin? (28 - 29) 

They did not know God who sent Jesus.

They had known the saying, ‘Whenever the Christ comes, no one will know where he comes from.’ However, they knew Jesus was born of Mary in Nazareth. That’s why they thought Jesus wasn’t the Christ. 

Another confusion is this. They knew the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem, the town of David. In fact, He was born there. However, He grew up in Nazareth and was thus called a Nazarene. This caused their confusion as well.

“the one who sent me is true’: The Father is trustworthy in that His words, especially about Christ, will be fulfilled even though they seem contradictory for now. If you want to do God’s will, you will recognize Jesus and confirm God is truthful. Therefore, not knowing God comes from your rebellious disobedience. 

Jesus said He hasn't come by Himself. Also, He didn't seek his own glory nor tried to defend His identity from accusation. Such an attitude of not seeking own glory is rendered as Christ's truthfulness as the one who was being sent (verse 18). However, His truthfulness made it difficult for them to recognize Christ. Nevertheless, Christ wanted only the one who had known God could recognize the one God had sent. 

Jesus meant that, despite their confusion, God's words come true, and He will be shown trustworthy. 



Q2. They tried to seize Jesus, but no one laid (         ) on him, because his (        ) had not yet come. Yet many believed in him because of his (            ).

A hand, time, miracles

Before the time of the crucifixion, they still had time to repent instead of hardening their heart to kill Jesus. Even though you couldn’t comprehend Jesus’ message, just accept His miraculous power came from God and believe He was sent by God.



Q3. Once they didn’t believe Jesus had come from God, they could not even understand Jesus’ future plan. What will Jesus do in saying, ‘You will look for me but will not find me, and where I am you cannot come’?  

Jesus will return to the Father where He had come from. There, they could not come because they didn’t believe Jesus.




If you don't believe in Jesus, the more you read the Bible, the more you will be confused. 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

15: They repented for the first time, But... (Judges 10:1 – 18)

They repented before the Lord, but He was not willing to deliver them because He knew their irresistible tendency toward idol worship. Read Judges 10:1 - 18 Q1. After the death of Abimelech, Tola rose up to (             ) Israel and (         ) Israel for 23 years. After him, (             ) rose up and (           ) Israel for 22 years. The towns he and his sons ruled were collectively called (                   ). Both (          ) and were buried in their hometowns. Answers πŸ‘‰ After the death of Abimelech, Tola rose up to ( deliver ) Israel and ( led ) Israel for 23 years. After him, ( Jair  ) rose up and (  led  ) Israel for 22 years. The towns he and his sons ruled were collectively called ( Havvoth Jair ). Both ( died ) and were buried in their hometowns. They "rose up." While there is no explicit mention that the Lord appointed them as judges, this does not necessarily mean they assumed leadership on their own.  Tola appears to have risen to deliver Israel du
Read more

25: ‘Tell us plainly’ vs ‘The Father and I are one.’ (John 10:22 – 42)

As Jesus announced the Father and Jesus were one, the Jewish leaders tried to stone him. πŸ‘‰ Read John 10:22 - 42 Q1. Why did the Jewish leaders not believe in Jesus? Answers πŸ‘‰ They refused to believe in Jesus, for they were not Jesus’ sheep. ‘you refused to believe.’ This tells their willing refusal.  Note that Jesus Himself doesn’t call Himself the Messiah. Instead, He called Himself the One sent from God. He focused on doing the Father’s works and proclaiming His words. From Jesus’ works, they could have concluded that He was the Messiah sent from God. But they refused to admit it. Instead, they asked Jesus to admit His identity as the Messiah plainly, which Jesus wouldn’t do. Q2. They asked Jesus if He were the (           ). But Jesus claimed that the (          ) and He are one. Because of this, they condemned Him of (             ) and tried to stone Him. Answer πŸ‘‰ They asked Jesus if He were the ( Christ ). But Jesus claimed that the ( Father  ) and He are one
Read more

13: Abimelech: The Rise of a Self-Appointed Leader (Judges 9:1 – 21)

All the judges in the Book of Judges were chosen by God. However, Abimelech claimed kingship on his own. The people of Shechem supported him but did not truly follow him. Although they appeared to act out of loyalty to their kin, they were ultimately pursuing their own interests. This alliance would ultimately lead to mutual destruction. Read Judges 9:1 - 21 Q1. Why did the people of Shechem follow Abimelech? (2-3) Answers πŸ‘‰ Abimelech was their close relative. His mother was from Shechem.  Q2. The people of Shechem gave him (                 ) silver coins. And he hired some (            ) men and killed his (             ), seventy sons of Jerub Baal, on (              ).  Answer πŸ‘‰ The people of Shechem gave him ( seventy ) silver coins. And he hired some ( lawless ) men and killed his ( brothers ), seventy sons of Jerub Baal, on ( one stone ). Take note of expressions that emphasize brotherhood, such as “our own flesh and blood” and “He is our close relative.” Alt
Read more