05.30.2014 New Testament: John 11.56

To read the Bible in a year, read John 11.47–57 on May 30, In the year of our Lord 2014

By Don Ruhl

Not only did the Jewish leaders talk about Jesus, but everyone talked about Him, wondering who He was, or what He was going to do. Think about it, if you lived then, and a young man came into your town, doing the mighty works that He did, followed by the mighty words He spoke, would you not talk about Him with everyone you know, as well as strangers?

During one of the Passovers, the people talked, questioning whether He would show up for the feast,

Then they sought Jesus, and spoke among themselves as they stood in the temple, “What do you think—that He will not come to the feast?” (John 11.56).

If only they knew that the Passover was all about Him, that it presented in images and symbols, the sacrifice of Jesus that He would make shortly, not only for Israel, but for the world.