Psalm 75 • Jeremiah 5:20-31 • Romans
3:19-31 • John
7:1-13
At this time many people including
his followers thought Jesus was a fake, crazy, or at best a provocateur. Because
some thought of him as a threat to the religious and political status quo, his
life was in danger. Therefore, when His followers wanted him to go to Judea for
the festival Jesus did not choose to go because he thought people would be
there who wanted to kill him. Jesus’ disciples were falling away and among his
own people he was not recognized and his teachings were not believed. Jesus is
increasingly sensing the hostility toward him and the rejection of his
teachings.
Jesus tells the disciples “my time
has not yet come, but your time is always here.” His brothers challenge
him to prove himself in public, where there is disappointment, rejection
and hostility. His enemies are searching for him and there is the threat and
fear of death and betrayal. Jesus quietly goes to Judea and speaks at the
temple. In a compelling way he challenges all to believe his
difficult teachings. This leads to much discussion and debate among those who
heard his words.
Faith calls us to dwell somewhere
deeper where we can better understand Jesus’ teachings. It is about being
called upon every day to turn within to that place of inspiration, insight, and
love and to act on these.
— Glen Peterson
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