Jesus is ... Rejected 12 There was a lot of grumbling about him among the crowds. Some argued, “He’s a good man,” but others said, “He’s nothing but a fraud who deceives the people.” 13 But no one had the courage to speak favorably about him in public, for they were afraid of getting in trouble with the Jewish leaders. -John 7 People Reject God and Jesus Throughout History Rejection through... -Disobedience (Adam and Eve) -Disbelief (For even his brothers didn’t believe in him. John 7:5) -Afraid (But no one had the courage to speak favorably about him in public, for they were afraid of getting in trouble with the Jewish leaders. John 7:13) -Grumbling (Response to God during the exodus) -Following other gods -Rebellion ("... where the Jewish leaders were plotting his death." John 7:1) Can you relate? God Does Not Reject People God demonstrates... -Steadfast love -Patience -Keeping covenantal promises -Grace -Salvation -Forgiveness -Redemption -Offers eternal life Can you believe?