Today: [John 7:25-53] Jesus' Messianic Credentials: In part 2 of John 7, the people are in great controversy over Jesus' assertions and claims. They feel He is unjustified to say the things He says to them because, in their thinking, He hasn't validated His authority to do so. They believe He isn't qualified to be the Messiah and should, therefore, be quiet. Have you ever been asked to be quiet because you were not seen as qualified to speak?