Lesson 181: John 7:24
John 7:24
The Blueprint — The Verse
Stop judging by mere appearances, but instead judge correctly.
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The Context — The History
During the Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem, debate swirls around Jesus' origin and authority. Religious leaders judge by surface rules while missing God's work in their midst.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
After brothers urge Jesus to show himself publicly, he teaches in the temple. He challenges superficial verdicts about his ministry and calls for righteous judgment aligned with God's law.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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John 7:23
23Now if a boy can be circumcised on the Sabbath so that the law of Moses may not be broken, why are you angry with me for healing a man’s whole body on the Sabbath?
Read the verse immediately before this lesson (John 7:23) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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John 7:25
Division Over Who Jesus Is25At that point some of the people of Jerusalem began to ask, “Isn’t this the man they are trying to kill?
Read the verse immediately after this lesson (John 7:25) to continue the passage.
Discussion
- Where are you tempted to judge by appearances?
- How can you discern God's work more carefully?
- What would 'judging correctly' change in a current conflict?