John 7:14-24

Daily S.O.A.P. Prompts

S – What verse stands out to me today?

O – What is God revealing about Jesus?

A – How should this change my life today?

P – What is my prayer in response?

Scripture

(John 7:14-24, NLT) 14 Then, midway through the festival, Jesus went up to the Temple and began to teach. 15 The people were surprised when they heard him. “How does he know so much when he hasn’t been trained?” they asked. 16 So Jesus told them, “My message is not my own; it comes from God who sent me. 17 Anyone who wants to do the will of God will know whether my teaching is from God or is merely my own. 18 Those who speak for themselves want glory only for themselves, but a person who seeks to honor the one who sent him speaks truth, not lies. 19 Moses gave you the law, but none of you obeys it! In fact, you are trying to kill me.” 20 The crowd replied, “You’re demon possessed! Who’s trying to kill you?” 21 Jesus replied, “I did one miracle on the Sabbath, and you were amazed. 22 But you work on the Sabbath, too, when you obey Moses’ law of circumcision. (Actually, this tradition of circumcision began with the patriarchs, long before the law of Moses.) 23 For if the correct time for circumcising your son falls on the Sabbath, you go ahead and do it so as not to break the law of Moses. So why should you be angry with me for healing a man on the Sabbath? 24 Look beneath the surface so you can judge correctly.”

Observation

• Jesus’ knowledge doesn’t come from schooling; it comes directly from the Father.

• There is increasing tension between Jesus and the religious leaders regarding what is allowed. He is pointing out their hypocrisy.

• Jesus is positioning Himself as a greater authority than Moses and the law.

Application

• Truth comes from God.

• Compassion seems to supersede the “rules.”

Prayer

Lord Jesus, You are the giver of all truth. Wherever I lack wisdom and knowledge, will You give me what I need? Forgive me for the times I trust in my own knowledge and do not seek You. Help me to be more concerned about people than I am about doing everything right. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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