After this Jesus went about in Galilee. He would not go about in Judea, because the Jews were seeking to kill him. 2 Now the Jews’ Feast of Booths was at hand. 3 So his brothers said to him, “Leave here and go to Judea, that your disciples also may see the works you are doing. 4 For no one works in secret if he seeks to be known openly. If you do these things, show yourself to the world.” 5 For not even his brothers believed in him. 6 Jesus said to them, “My time has not yet come, but your time is always here. 7 The world cannot hate you, but it hates me because I testify about it that its works are evil. 8 You go up to the feast. I am not going up to this feast, for my time has not yet fully come.” 9 After saying this, he remained in Galilee. John 7:1-9
1. Unbelief challenges God: Misinterpreting Christ’s Identity: John 7:3-4; Mark 4:35-41
2. Unbelief places experience over faith: Please self not God: John 7:1-5; Hebrews 11:6
3. Unbelief struggles against Providence: Self-will vs. God’s will: John 7:1-5; Acts 2:42-47; Romans 11:33-36