WINDSOR FULL GOSPEL MISSION CHURCH GROUP BIBLE DISCUSSION QUESTIONS       
John 7:1-10 (A)

The time for Jesus

1. What are the responses of people when you present Jesus to them?

2. Why did the Jews who believe in God try to kill Jesus? (v.1, John 16:2-3)

3. Why does the world hate Jesus?

    1) v. 7                

    2) John 3:19-20                

    3) Philippians 2:15

4. What religious holiday in North America corresponds to the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles?

5.1) When Jesus’ half brothers advised Jesus, were they sincere or ridiculing Him?

   2) What was their advice?

   3) What would you do in order to be recognized as a leader of a nation?

   4) Why did Jesus’ brother recommend Jesus to attend the Feast in Jerusalem publicly?

   5) Who gave a similar recommendation to Jesus before? (Matthew 4:5-6)

   6) Why didn’t Jesus follow His brothers’ advice?

6.1) Why did Jesus’ brother recommend Jesus that way despite of their unbelief in Him?

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   2) When was “the right time for Jesus”? (John12:12-15)

   3) What else was Jesus sensitive to obey just as He was sensitive to obey the Father’s will?

   4) Why did Jesus go to Jerusalem in secret later instead of joining His brothers?

7.1) What was the way Jesus used to become the Messiah for people? (John 12:32)

   2) Which path did Jesus take; the Messiah without suffering or the Messiah with suffering?

   3) Which kind of leader did Jesus recommend us to be; one being served by people or one serving people? (Mark 10:42-45)

8.1) How did Jesus warn Christians? (John 15:18-19, Matthew 5:11)

   2) Who is behind the world that hates Jesus? (Ephesians 6:12)

   3) Why does Satan hate Jesus? (1 John 3:8)

9.1) Can I maintain friendship with the world and also maintain friendship with Jesus? (James 4:4)

   2) How should Christians treat enemies who hate them? (Matthew 5:44)

   3) What should Christians do when persecutions come upon them in the place where they are?  (Matthew 10:23)

Life application:
Are you uncomfortable to be recognized by people as a Christian?
If you feel uncomfortable, what is the reason?
What did Jesus say about this passive attitude? (Matthew 10:32)
How can you overcome that coward feeling?
How should we pray for this?

Prayer:
Dear heavenly Father, thank you for saving us from the crooked and corrupted world by the grace of Your Son, Jesus Christ. The reason why you have saved us is not for you to take us to heaven right away.  Instead you have given us the privilege to preach the Gospel and invite people into the kingdom of God by believing in Jesus as the Savior. We are warned that this will bring us into conflict with the world. We pray that the Holy Spirit may give us boldness and courage to witness Jesus Christ to others. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ.  Amen!