Joh 10:22 | MHM | STEP | Jesus at the Feast of Dedication: The Good Shepherd’s Authority This section takes place during the Feast of Dedication (also called Hanukkah) in Jerusalem. The Jewish leaders surround Jesus in the temple and ask him to speak plainly about whether he is the Christ. Jesus points to his works as proof and explains why some do not believe. He describes the security of his sheep, his unity with the Father, and responds to the Jews’ accusations of blasphemy. The passage ends with some people wanting to arrest him, but many others coming to believe in him. v. 22 : The Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah) was taking place in Jerusalem. It was winter. This feast celebrated the rededication of the temple after it was defiled by foreign rulers. Jesus was present at this important festival, showing he honored Jewish traditions (John 10:22 ).

‏ John 10:22

Jesus at the Feast of Dedication: The Good Shepherd’s Authority

This section takes place during the Feast of Dedication (also called Hanukkah) in Jerusalem. The Jewish leaders surround Jesus in the temple and ask him to speak plainly about whether he is the Christ. Jesus points to his works as proof and explains why some do not believe. He describes the security of his sheep, his unity with the Father, and responds to the Jews’ accusations of blasphemy. The passage ends with some people wanting to arrest him, but many others coming to believe in him.

v. 22: The Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah) was taking place in Jerusalem. It was winter. This feast celebrated the rededication of the temple after it was defiled by foreign rulers. Jesus was present at this important festival, showing he honored Jewish traditions (John 10:22 ^a).