John 7:1-13 (February 5th)

Read John 7:1-13.
Why does Jesus not show himself to the world?
As we have seen, the more miracles Jesus does, the more he faces opposition (v1). People don't need more evidence to convince their minds, but they need new hearts. The desire for Jesus to be more public comes from unbelief (v5). The time will come (v6, v8) for Jesus to publicly face the Jewish leaders and display God's glory in Jerusalem - but this will be when he is lifted up on the cross. "Jews demand signs and Greeks look for wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified" (1 Corinthians 1:23-24).

Family Bible Time

Read: John 7:3-5

Think: Why do Jesus’ brothers want him to go to Jerusalem?
Do you ever wish that God would do more miracles?

In the end Jesus does go through on Jerusalem to show his glory.
Pray: that we would trust Jesus to show himself in his way

Do: something stealthy (eg. Try to sneak up and hide behind someone, and then say ‘hello!’)

Planning your Visit

Welcome to St John's Church!

We are so delighted that you have found our website. We are a Church family in Wimborne for anyone living, working or studying around this area. Whoever you are, whatever your age, whether you’re an experienced Christian or not, we would love you to join us.

From an intrigued onlooker to the committed follower we are keen that everyone should grow in relationship with God through knowing Jesus. To help us do that our emphasis is on hearing God speak to us by his Holy Spirit through his word, the Bible. Each of us knows that we only grow in a relationship with someone and get to know them when we spend time listening to them and responding and reacting to what they say. So the focus of St John’s is on listening to God’s word, talking to him in prayer and taking up all that he says.

The Church family here at St John’s longs to help anyone who wants to investigate the life of Jesus. On this site you will find people, meetings, talks and events shaped to help you take another step forward in finding out more about God and his love for us in Jesus, and to help you get linked into the church family life.

We hope to have the opportunity to meet you personally in the very near future and that you will quickly feel at home at St John’s.

Stuart Hull and Nigel Day (Churchwardens)
Please note that we are currently seeking a new Vicar, following the retirement of Revd Peter Breckwoldt in July 2025