<p class="p1">Dr. David Pocta and Hannah DeSouza discuss John 7–10 by tracing how Jesus fulfills Israel’s festivals through three images—life, light, and voice. They explain the major pilgrimage feasts (Passover, Weeks, Tabernacles) and show how Jesus’ “living water” claim fits the water-pouring rite of Tabernacles and points to the Spirit and abundant life. They address the contested placement of the woman caught in adultery story and highlight Jesus’ refusal to condemn while calling her away from sin. Against Tabernacles’ temple lights, Jesus declares himself the light of the world, which leads into the healing of the man born blind and the theme of spiritual sight versus religious blindness. In John 10, they unpack the Good Shepherd, hearing Jesus’ voice, and Jesus laying down his life, then connect the Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah) to Jesus’ authority and the leaders’ decision to kill him.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">00:01 Introduction: Life, Light, and Voice</p> <p class="p1">00:03 Context: Major Jewish Festivals</p> <p class="p1">00:07 Jesus Claims to be Living Water</p> <p class="p1">00:12 The Woman Caught in Adultery (John 8)</p> <p class="p1">00:20 The Image of Light and God's Presence</p> <p class="p1">00:23 Healing of the Man Born Blind (John 9)</p> <p class="p1">00:33 The Image of Voice and the Good Shepherd</p> <p class="p1">00:37 The Power of Relationship</p> <p class="p1">00:38 The Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah)</p> <p class="p1">00:41 How to Hear the Voice of God</p> <p class="p1">00:48 Next Episode Preview: The Friendship of God</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1"><strong>Links:</strong></p> <p class="p1"><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/thread-podcast/id6462894424"><strong>Download the Thread Podcast App</strong></a></p> <p class="p1">Learn more about <a href="https://threadpodcast.org/"><strong>Thread </strong></a></p> <p class="p1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/threadpodcast.org"><strong>Thread Facebook</strong></a></p> <p class="p1"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/threadpodcast/"><strong>Thread Instagram</strong></a></p> <p class="p1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpocta/"><strong>Dr. David Pocta</strong></a></p> <p class="p1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-desouza-503ba1142/"><strong>Hannah DeSouza</strong></a></p>