Joh 7:5 | MHM | STEP | v. 5 : Even Jesus' own brothers did not believe in him (John 7:5 ). This shows that faith in Jesus is not automatic, even for those close to him. It also fulfills what was written in the Old Testament about the Messiah being misunderstood and rejected (Psalm 69:8 ).

‏ John 7:5

v. 5: Even Jesus' own brothers did not believe in him (John 7:5 ^a). This shows that faith in Jesus is not automatic, even for those close to him. It also fulfills what was written in the Old Testament about the Messiah being misunderstood and rejected (Psalm 69:8 ^b).