25. Then some of them from Jerusalem said, “Is this not He Whom they seek to kill?”
Remember, this was the time of the feast, and the vast majority of people in the city of Jerusalem were not natives of the city. The native Jerusalem-dwellers were there, however, and here they enter into the discussion. The Lord was not well known in Jerusalem, but finally some of the natives figured out Who this One Who was causing such a stir among the Jews must be. They realize that He must be this One That their leaders are so eager to kill. Now perhaps they realize the mistake of the people in ascribing to Him a demon. Men are ever likely to speak in haste and regret their words afterwards!
26. “But look! He speaks boldly, and they say nothing to Him. Do the rulers know indeed that this is truly the Christ?
The Jerusalemites are astounded that He is speaking boldly and the Jews are doing nothing to Him. They were so used to the Jews having power and command over every situation that their lack of authority here is astonishing to them. They can only speculate that the rulers have changed their minds and decided that this Man must truly be the Christ. Read the rest of this entry »






