John 7 Structure

John 7 Structure

Topics—1. Uncertainty as to who Jesus is

2. Controversy over the Sabbath healings
3. Who is at work, God or the devil?
4. Rising opposition to Jesus
5. The Promise of the Holy Spirit

Two Cycles—Jesus teaches authoritatively, v.15-24; 37-39

                          Jesus’ teaching causes debate, v, 25-31; 40-44

                          Religious leaders determine to arrest Him, v.32-36; 45-52

Structure—v.1-13 Following the divine timetable

1. 14-24 Verifying the claims of Christ—His source of knowledge
2. 25-36 Reactions to the claims of Christ—confusion, disagreement
3. 37-39 Bold statement at the water ritual and the promise of the gift of the Holy Spirit
4. 40-52 The convinced, the skeptics, and the confused