John 7:1-9 - John 7 Introduction

As we came to the end of Chapter 6 in the gospel of John, we learned many of Jesus' disciples abandoned Him. After listening to what they perceived to be hard sayings, they grumbled and walked away. And they walked away with empty stomachs because they expected Him to feed them again as He had done after preaching on the east side of the Sea of Galilee.

They left Him disappointed because they expected earthly things from Him and He was feeding them spiritual things; the words of eternal life, so they rejected Him

Scripture References:

John 7:1-9
Malachi 3:7-18,4:1-6
John 6:67-71
John 6:65
John 6:4
Mark 7:31
Matthew 16:13
Deuteronomy 16:16-17
Romans 11:17
Zechariah 14:9, 12, 16-17
Matthew 13:55
Mark 3:21
Acts 1:12-14
2 Corinthians 4:3-4
1 John 2:15

Benediction
In receiving with open hands the goodness of our Lord, may each of you, as beloved children of God, be moved to share with others His wondrous works, allowing His Holy Spirit to direct your steps, and meditating on His words and ways continually. Amen!