Why does it appear that Jesus lied to His own brothers about attending the Feast of Shelters—telling them He wasn’t going, only to show up later? Also, why did His family pressure Him to chase fame and go public while He refused to be rushed?

Join the the pastors as they look at John 7:2-24 which exposes the tension between human expectations and divine timing, the world’s hatred of truth, and the danger of judging by outward appearances.

 

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0:00 – Intro: A Man Who Knows the Future Perfectly

3:23 – Context: Jesus’ Brothers & Opposition

5:48 – The Festival of Shelters Explained (John 7:2)

11:40 – Divine Timing vs. Human Pressure (John 7:3–9)

18:12 – Jesus Goes Secretly After His Brothers Leave (John 7:10–11)

27:23 – Jesus’ Fame At The Festival of Shelters (John 7:12–24)

44:40 – Timeless Truths: God’s Will Over Family Pressure & Popularity

45:40 – Practical Application: Obedience When No One Understands

48:34 – Closing Thought: Will You Follow What’s Popular or What’s True?

49:38 – Episode Outro & Updates from Pastors