Lesson 2654

(Lesson 2654)(03-30-19) John 7:9-13
    “When he had said these words unto them, he abode still in Galilee. But when his brethren were gone up, then went he also up unto the feast, not openly, but as it were in secret. Then the Jews sought him at the feast, and said, Where is he? And there was much murmuring among the people concerning him: for some said, He is a good man: others said, Nay; but he deceiveth the people. Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews.”

   Today’s lesson tells us that Jesus did, in fact, attend that “feast of the tabernacles”; However, instead of going openly, He waited and went secretly so that the Jews, who were still looking to kill Him, would not immediately know of His presence at the feast. The last part of the quote relates how some of the people were doubtful of Jesus and His intentions.~
   
NOTE: The “Feast of the Tabernacles”, (Sukkot) is a Jewish traditional celebration to honor and express gratitude for the blessings that God sent upon them as they struggled in the desert after escaping the Egyptian captivity. It is also a celebration of the time to come when all the nations of the earth shall gather in Jerusalem to worship the Messiah.