An interesting mixture of people (but a typical society) are found in John 7. To which group of people would YOU belong? (read vss 25-49)
"And there was much “muttering” about him among the people."
- Some said, “He is a good man,” – v. 12
- Others said, “No, he is leading the people astray.” – v. 12
- Some who didn’t believe in Him (v. 48); heard the “muttering” these things about him, and...sent officers to arrest him. (v. 32); condemning those who muttered for not knowing the Bible. (v. 49).
- Some said, “This really is THE Prophet” – v. 40
- Others said, “This IS the Christ” – vss. 41-42
- Some couldn’t agree on the definition of ‘born’, saying: “The Bible says that the (real) Christ would come from Bethlehem; not Galilee”
Thus, per v. 43 – “there was a division among the people over him."
Some things never change...
What is ‘MUTTERING’?
It means to murmur, to grumble, to say anything against in a low tone. In the bible, when describing people, it refers to:
a) those who confer secretly together; and b) those who discontentedly complain.
The lesson? “Muttering” is not the way to confess Jesus as the Christ; it is not the way to witness for Him; nor does it reflect that you are His disciple; don’t ‘follow’ Jesus afar off, in fear; cling to the ‘ROCK’.
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