Different Opinions Over Who Jesus Is: John 7
Series: The Gospel of John
Key verse: John 7
Sermon Notes
Opinions of Jesus in John 7:
1. Jesus’ brothers and sisters’ opinion of Him is that He is not doing miracles, but He is motivated by popularity. (John 7:2-5)
2. The crowds in Jerusalem had mixed opinions. Some thought He was a good man, some thought He was a deceiver/false teacher.
3. The religious leaders see Him as a bad theologian and want him dead.
4. Jesus’ message in Jerusalem (John 7) is the same as in Galilee (Jn 6)– in Him God provides eternal life.
Follow-up Questions from Sunday:
Getting to Know You: In your upbringing, do you think your parents had a favorite child? Who do you think it was and why?
Quick Review: Looking back at your notes from this week’s teaching, was there anything you heard for the first time or that caught your attention, challenged, or confused you?
Digging Deeper:
1. Read Jn 7:1-5. What family dynamics do you think were going on in these verses and why?
2. What family challenges do you think Jesus’ brothers and sisters had to go through?
3. Read Jn 7:6-13. How do you account for the wide range of opinions of Jesus at this time?
4. Read Jn 7:14-24. Why do you think Jesus went up to Jerusalem in secret halfway through the Festival and why do you think Jesus was such an amazing Teacher? What is some of his favorite teaching for your life?
5. Read Jn 7:25-44. How would you describe what is going on here?
6. Read Jn 7:45-53. How would you describe what is going on in these verses?
7. What would you say is Jesus’ overall message to the people in Jn 7?
8. How has your opinion of Jesus changed over the years and why?
Taking it Home: What is one thing you can apply to your life from this message and how can this group remember you in prayer this week?