1. A careful study of the Gospel of John will help us to grow in our knowledge of Christ as we are instructed in 2 Peter 3:18. 2. We have observed how people reacted to the Lord in various ways. 3. Let us keep in mind several principles that John revealed as he began his Gospel, and he illustrated them many times throughout his book. a. Jesus brought light, but the darkness did not comprehend (1:1-5, 10). b. Some people received Jesus, and some did not (1:11-13). c. People should have listened to John the Baptist (1:6-8, 29-34). d. Jesus had much to say about His identity, but many did not understand. 4. In ch.7 John wrote about events that occurred in connection with the feast of tabernacles. 5. According to vs.1-31, people reacted to the Lord in various ways. 6. In this lesson we are covering the information presented in John 7:32-53. Discussion: I. (John 7:32) THE PHARISEES AND CHIEF PRIESTS SENT OFFICERS TO TAKE JESUS INTO CUSTODY
A. Jesus had been teaching in the temple (vs.14). B. Some people reacted favorably to Him while others did not. II. (John 7:33-36) JESUS ANNOUNCED THAT HE WOULD BE GOING TO THE FATHER, BUT THE JEWS DID NOT UNDERSTAND III. (John 7:37-39) ON THE LAST DAY OF THE FEAST JESUS PRESENTED HIS OFFER OF LIVING WATER (John 4:10, 13-14) IV. (John 7:40-44) THE PEOPLE REACTED IN VARIOUS WAYS V. (John 7:45-49) THE OFFICERS RETURNED AND WERE REPROVED
VI. (John 7:50-52) NICODEMUS SUGGESTED FAIRNESS IN JUDGING JESUS AND WAS REPROVED VII. (John 7:53) THOSE WHO WERE PRESENT WENT TO THEIR HOMES
