How do we grow beyond our assumptions about Jesus?

My church has been studying John’s Gospel over the last several months. And one of the most fascinating aspects for me as we’ve been exploring the book (and as I’ve been teaching) has been how people react to Jesus. Specifically, how they respond when he makes claims about his identity and purpose.

Questions about Jesus in John 7

In John 7, Jesus is teaching during the Feast of Booths (or Tabernacles). This was a harvest festival that was filled with significance for the Jewish people. It ...