During the Festival of Tabernacles, tension builds as Jesus publicly teaches in Jerusalem. This chapter is filled with debate about Jesus's identity and authority, while the religious leaders attempt to arrest him. Listen for imagery of water, as Jesus promises "rivers of living water" during a festival that featured water ceremonies. Notice how the chapter presents a range of responses to Jesus - from outright rejection to confused speculation to genuine faith - mirroring how people still respond to him today.

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