You Know Me
Introduction
In John 7:25–36, we are reminded that Jesus is the Christ and God is always in control. Even when life feels uncertain, His purpose is being accomplished in His perfect timing. May we truly know Him, trust His plan, surrender to His purpose, and faithfully share His love with others.
Discussion Questions
Outline
I. Jesus Our Brother. John 7:25-27
II. Jesus Our God. John 7:28-31
III. Jesus Our Hope. John 7:32-36
Study Questions
1. What is someone or something you thought you understood, but later realized you only knew on the surface?
2. Read John 7:25–27. Why did some people in Jerusalem think they knew enough about Jesus to question whether he could really be the Messiah? How does this still happen today?
3. Read Hebrews 2:14-18. Why is Jesus’s humanity important? How does seeing Jesus as our “Brother” bring comfort when life gets hard?
4. Read John 7:28–31. What does this reveal about Jesus’ divine identity and authority? Why do people today prefer to reduce Jesus to just a teacher or a prophet?
5. Read John 7:32–36. How do these verses urgency to the need to respond to Jesus? What are some ways people “look” for Jesus in other things without seeing him?
6. How does Jesus being both fully human and fully divine make him uniquely able to be our Savior and our hope?
7. Memorize John 7:29. Share with your group or a trusted friend one way you may have settled for knowing about Jesus instead of truly knowing him. Take some time in prayer this week to surrender one specific counterfeit hope or anxiety you have been clinging to.