Have you ever experienced irony in life—an unexpected twist where limited information or a personal agenda leads to missing something significant? This message dives into John 7:25-44, exposing the profound dramatic irony surrounding Jesus's ministry. Discover how people's arrogance from limited knowledge and their self-driven agendas caused them to miss recognizing Jesus as the Messiah.

We'll unpack:

• The danger of letting a "little bit of knowledge" create arrogance and close us off to more truth (like the record executives who rejected The Beatles!).
• How the people of Jerusalem thought they "knew" where the Messiah came from, preventing them from seeing who Jesus truly was – sent from God the Father.
• The irony of seeking Jesus for our own purposes (like the Pharisees wanting to arrest Him) and the tragic consequences of missing His eternal agenda.
• The prosperity gospel and other self-centered approaches that twist Jesus's true offer.
• The call to release our own plans and embrace God's agenda, which promises far more abundantly than we can imagine.

This sermon challenges you to examine your own perspectives and agendas when approaching Jesus, ensuring you don't miss out on the incredible life He offers.

Keywords: John 7:25-44, irony, dramatic irony, Jesus, Messiah, limited knowledge, arrogance, personal agenda, God's plan, God's agenda, self-seeking, prosperity gospel, eternal life, salvation, truth, humility, The Beatles, Pharisees, Jerusalem, Capernaum, Holy Spirit, Christian living, sermon.

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