7:4 - You can't become famous if you hide like this. - It is funny, because we have such a messed up perspective on things. We think that it is all about becoming famous, but Jesus couldn't care less about fame. He was interested in purpose. Purpose trumps fame. Are you trying to make a name for yourself or for God?
7:5 - For even his brothers didn't believe in him. - That had to be hard. My brothers and sister are very encouraging and supportive of me. I can't imagine how hard that was for Jesus.
7:6 - (NASB) My time is not yet at hand, but your time is always opportune. - I have seen a few translations that basically translate this as though any time were right in the world's eyes, but God has specific times in mind for us. I confess that I am not as wise as I should be about the timing of things. I need to talk to God and let Him set the calendar and agenda.
7:24 - Look beneath the surface so you can judge correctly.
7:38 - Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, "Rivers of living water will flow from his heart."
7:39 - (When he said "living water," he was speaking of the Spirit, who would be given to everyone believing in him. But the Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus had not yet entered into his glory.) - It blows me away to realize that we have the Holy Spirit from God inside of us when so many others never did. We say it would have been easier to be a Christian back then, but we are wrong. God has given us the holy Spirit and the revealed Word of god. We should be the most faithful people.
7:52 - ... no prophet ever comes from Galilee! - and yet Isaiah 9:1-2 indicates that the Messiah will.
Love, Michael
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