JOHN 7:14-52

AMAZING PROFOUND TEACHINGS WILL NOT WIN OVER THOSE WHO ARE DEAD SET AGAINST CHRIST.

The teaching of Jesus.

- John 7:15. They were amazed at His teaching. John 7:46

- John 7:16-18. Jesus explains about His teaching.

- John 7:19. People are trying to kill Me.

- John 7:20. The crowd unfamiliar with the events in John 5 were unaware of those seeking to end His life. John 5:18.

IT IS DISTURBING THAT PEOPLE WILL APPROVE OF SOME THINGS THAT FITS IN THEIR WAY OF THINKING, BUT ARE VEHEMENTLY OPPOSED TO ANYTHING THEY DON’T APPROVE OF. JOHN 7:21-23

- A MAJOR SHORTCOMING OF PEOPLE. JOHN 7: 24

They judge by appearances.

How do you make a right judgment?

- Evaluate what is said and what is done.

- Evaluate it in light of Scriptural teachings.

- Be knowledgeable of the facts before you make a decision. They are debating over whether Jesus is the Christ.

John 7:25-27.

John 7:41-42, 52

GOD’S PROVIDENTIAL CARE.

- John 7:25, 30. The attempts to do away with Jesus.

John 7:44

John 7:32, 45

- No one can interfere with God accomplishing what He desires to do with your life if you are in His will.

Acts 12:1-18. Peter

Proverbs 31:25.

THE WARNINGS AND THE INVITATION OF JESUS.

John 7:33-36. Warning.

Six months later, the cross and resurrection, then ascension.

They will not be able to find Him or be with Him. John 7:34, 36

John 7:37-39. Invitation.

Come to Me. John 7:37, 38

Never thirst spiritually again.

Isaiah 55:12

Isaiah 58:11

John 4:13

The Holy Spirit accomplishes this. John 7:39.

When do we receive the Spirit? John 7:39

Acts 2

Acts 8:14-17

Acts 19:1-6

Do we receive the Holy Spirit after we accept Jesus?

Does someone have to lay hands on us for us to receive Him?