Jesus at the Feast of Tabernacles John 7
BSF Lesson 11
As people totally consumed by the world, it is hard for us to see God with clarity. People find it hard to read the Bible and understand Jesus's words because their own personal biases and worldly assumptions muddy their ability to see things from God's perspective as God explains through Jesus His Son. In this lesson, we will see how a worldly perspective of the Sabbath and holy festivals makes even the most religious and academically trained people in the Levitical Laws, the Pharisees, completely miss the point of God's Work of Love in their midst.
I. Jesus’ Timely Truth (1-10): Countercultural
A. Defied by Jews (1)
B. Doubted by brothers (2-5)
C. Detested by the world (6-7)
D. Determined by the Father (8-10)
Principle: Jesus clarifies truth in His perfect way/timing.
II. Jesus Teaches Truth (11-36): Controversial
A. Amid confusion (11-13)
B. As from the F (14-18)
C. Addressing hypocrisy/sin (19-24)
D. Authoritatively (25-30)
E. Accessed by faith (31-36)
Doctrine: 16-17, 28-29 Jesus speaks only as the Father directed Him to.
Principle: The Father substantiates Jesus’ truth claims.
III. Jesus Offers Truth (37-52): Consequential
A. For thirsty (37)
B. For everyone who will believe (38)
C. From the Holy Spirit (39)
D. For inquirers (40-44)
E. For hearers (45-53)
Doctrine: 38-39 Jesus gives us access to the Holy Spirit
Principle: The Holy Spirit clarifies Jesus' truth to believers.
