Secrets Revealed

N.T.#723 "Secrets Revealed"

Jan. 28, 2026 

John 7 

LET IT GLOW

He healed, fulfilled prophecies, forgave sins, and gave glory to the Father while keeping none for Himself. He was unlike any rabbi or any political leader anyone had ever seen. Jesus continued to expose the greed and jealousy of the Jewish leaders. He threatened their power and they wanted Jesus dead. (Swindoll)

It was time for the Jewish Festival of Tabernacles or Shelters, which all males in Israel were required to attend. It occurred during the fall after harvest time. It reminded the Jews of their ancestors' exodus from Egypt. The celebration lasted a week. 

Jesus' half-brothers (James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas) tried to convince Jesus to go there so people could see the miraculous works He was doing. They wanted Him to put on a public show and make front-page headlines. (verses 3- 4) Not even His brothers believed Jesus was the Messiah until after His resurrection. They wanted Jesus to show Himself openly, which was bad advice. However, it wasn't His time yet. (verse 6)

James became a leader in the early church and authored the New Testament letter bearing his name. Judas, better known as Jude, authored the New Testament letter that bears his name. 

   

LET IT GROW 

How did Jesus answer His brothers?

For there is no man that doeth anything in secret. (verse 4a)

In the Greek language, secret means concealed; private; hidden. 

Jesus knows all and sees all. Nothing is hidden from Him. We will all answer to Him one day. Will you ashamed or proud of what Jesus sees in your life.

LET IT GO 

Are there any bad habits we need to let go so our life is pleasing to Jesus?