John 7 & 8 Questions

1. 7:1-13 Why did Jesus’ brothers want him to go to the feast in Jerusalem? Why did He decide not to go with them?
2. 7:14-24 What is the answer to the Jews’ question in verse 15?
3. This section seems to include a lot of confusion and controversy about the nature and identity of Christ. Note the confusion and/or controversy in the following passages:
   a. 7:25-27
   b. 7:28-31
   c. 7:32-36
   d. 7:37-44
   e. 7:45-52
4. 8:1-11 How did the scribes and Pharisees hope to trap Jesus with this situation?
5. 8:12-20 What two witnesses does Jesus call to confirm that He is the light of the world?
6. 8:21-30 What is the consequence for those who do not believe that Jesus is who He claimed to be?
7. 8:31-47 Who is Jesus instructing in this passage? How does their concept of freedom differ from His?
8. 8:48-59 What is the significance of how Jesus identifies Himself in verse 58? (Also read Exodus 3:13-15.)