Preached 16 July 2023
John 7:1-52
Jesus faces some difficult days.
- Challenge from unbelieving, sarcastic brothers. (1-9)
- Teaching curious, but self-centered crowds. (14-39)
- Avoiding attempts to seize and kill Him. (1, 30, 32, 43-53)
Some lessons for our difficult days.
- There are times when it is best to actively avoid conflict. (6-10, 30, 40)
- Keep speaking God's truth, even in the toughest times. (14-39)
- Expect the full range of responses to Christian life and witness. (3-5, 11-15, 20, 25-27, 30-32, 35-36, 40-53)
