Daily Meditation -  BIBLE STUDY

The Bible Study Series - New Testament
St. John's Gospel - Chapter 7

SUMMARY/CONTENT 

When Jesus was in Galilee, he was continuously followed by the Jews who sought to kill him.  The time was nearing for the Jew's Feast of Tabernacles.  The disciples of Jesus persuaded him to go to Judea to continue his ministry saying that the whole world should know the great things and miracles he was doing.  Jesus responded by saying, that his time had not come as yet.  However, Jesus went to the feast but in secret.

The Jews did notice Jesus and wanted to confront him, while some said that he was good and others said that he was deceiving many.  Still they were all talking behind the back of Jesus.  In the meanwhile, Jesus slipped to a temple and started the teaching the Word of God.  When the Jews heard his teaching, they marveled at his knowledge and wisdom.  Jesus responded by saying, that the doctrine that he preached was not his, but it was that of his Father who sent him.

If any man doeth the will of the Father in accordance with the doctrines of God, he will not seek his own glory but will only try to glorify the Father.  In such a man there will not be a fault or any unrighteousness.  Further he accused the Jews, saying that they did not follow the laws of Moses and went about to kill people.

He also pointed out that while they were claiming to abide by the laws given by Moses, they were violating the laws of the Sabbath Day.  At this time, some people identified Jesus and said, was he not the one they were seeking to kill.

CONCLUSION

This chapter clearly indicates the fact that the religious Jews were more particular about the letter of the law than the substance of it.  It is important for us to examine ourselves and see whether we are more concerned about the superficial things of the religion or really living up the biblical standards as a good testimony, bringing glory and honor to the name of Jesus !

It is so easy for people to live a routine life even in the realm of religion because they are accustomed to certain religious practices, while they leave out the essential laws of God, which would not only be a testimony to the people around us, but also will help extend the Kingdom of God.  There is a difference between the religiosity and the spirituality!

- The End-

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