John 7:40-52 (February 9th)

Read John 7:40-52.
Why do the 'important' people often reject Jesus?
The argument against Jesus is that he is from Galilee, whereas the Messiah was predicted to come from Bethlehem (Micah 5:2)! Jesus is rejected by those who think they already know the truth and won't listen. The temple guards are amazed by Jesus' words, but the Pharisees dismiss all those who believe as ignorant. Nicodemus tentatively sticks up for Jesus, but is not yet willing to publicly admit that he believes in Jesus (see John 12:42-43, 19:38-39).

Family Bible Time

Read: John 7:45-49

Think: why did the guards not arrest Jesus?
What did the Pharisees think?

Pray: thank God that he chooses the humble.

Do: act out the scene, with someone pretending to be a not-very-"intelligent" guard, and someone pretending to be the very-"intelligent" Pharisee.

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