So far from the will to do God's will, without which they could not know His teaching, they had the Law, which they all professed to accept, and yet no one kept it (John 5:45-47).

Has not Moses given you the law? Yet not one of you keeps the law. Why are you trying to kill me?”

What does John 7:19 mean? Here, Jesus once again attacks the self-righteous, self-confident, self-centered religion of Jerusalem's spiritual leaders. To the people of Israel, there was no more important figure than Moses.

Did not Moses give you the law — As if he had said, But you are unrighteous; for you violate the very law for which you profess so much zeal. There is a remarkable beauty in this sudden turn of the sentiment.

7 After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him. 2 Now the Jew's feast of tabernacles was at hand. 3 His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judaea, that thy …

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1. How does understanding the role of Moses and the Law help us appreciate Jesus' mission and message in John 7:19? 2. In what ways do we see the struggle to keep the Law reflected in our own lives, and how does this point us to our need for Jesus? 3.

John 7:19 Context. 16 Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. 17 If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.

Encouraging and challenging you to seek intimacy with God every day. Has not Moses given you the law? Yet not one of you keeps the law. Why are you trying to kill me?”

What does John 7:19 mean? Read commentary on this popular Bible verse and understand the real meaning behind God's Word using John Gill's Exposition of the Bible.