Read this passage and any others that might shed light.

1. The writer says Jesus walked in Galilee, not in Judea because the Jews sought to kill Him. In your own words, describe the hatred that was there against Jesus, and who the Jews were? vss. 1-2

2. What might be the real reasons for the brothers urging Jesus to go to the feast? vvs. 3-5

3. Explain what Jesus meant when He gave His answer to His brothers, "my time has not yet come, but your time is always ready."

4. Exactly what do you think the Lord meant by the word "world" in v. 7?

5. After His disciples had gone up to the feast; Jesus did go also (vvs. 10-13), Why and How?

6. V. 15 The Jews marveled at Jesus’ teachings. Why was this so surprising to them?

7. By remembering previous chapters, could you suggest the particular work to which Jesus referred in John 7:21?

8. Try to explain in your own words the force of Jesus’ argument of John 7:22-24, as you recognize that much of the criticism of the Jews was connected with the events and words of John 5:9-10.

9. Read vss. 25-32 (a) Did they really know where Jesus was from? (Give some details)

(b) What did the writer mean when he writes, "His hour had not come"?

(c) Many of the people believed in Him. Was this genuine saving faith? (Give Scripture to support your answer).

10. Write down some of your observations from this passage, and relate them to your everyday walk.