Rohan Bell and Leonie Schlosser walk through John 7:25–36 (with the wider John 7–8 context), unpacking Jesus’ bold festival claims—bread, water, and light—and why they force a clear decision about who He is.

👀 What you’ll discover in this episode...

✅ Jesus at the Feast of Tabernacles: why His timing and claims were so provocative 🕎

✅ “I am the bread of life”: manna, miracles, and what true sustenance means 🍞

✅ Light and living water: festival symbols that Jesus says point to Him 💡💧

✅ Liar, lunatic, or Lord? Why John 7–8 doesn’t allow neutral opinions ❓

✅ Messianic expectations vs. Jesus’ mission: heart change before world peace 👑❤️

✅ Taking off our lenses: the need for church community and healthy disagreement 🧠🤝

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Mic fix, intro, and reading John 7:25–36

02:30 – Setting the scene: Messiah talk at the Feast of Tabernacles

04:50 – “Bread of life”: manna, miracles, and belief vs. more signs

07:10 – Light and water at the festival: Jesus points every symbol to Himself

08:25 – Liar, lunatic, or Lord? Why His claims demand a response

12:10 – Messianic expectations, David’s line, and seeing Scripture through our lenses

🙋‍♂️ Reflection and Application

Where might your own “lens” be filtering Jesus’ claims in John 7? This week, ask the Holy Spirit to show you one festival symbol (bread, water, light) and practise trusting Jesus as your daily source in that area—then discuss it with a trusted believer for perspective.

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