JESUS ’ TEACHING IN JOHN 6
John 6 John 6:1-10 What will follow is one of Jesus’ most impressive miracle. John 6:11-13 Over 5, 000 men ate! John 6:14 The crowd understood what happened. Proclaim Jesus as the Prophet. Energy leads to wanting to coronate Jesus. 6:15
John 6 Apostles must have loved this. Enthusiasm would only grow. 6:18-20 John 6:24, 25 Another positive sign. John 6:26, 27 Doesn’t answer question but gives a strong rebuke. Remember that Jesus didn’t just see the crowd, but the hearts of the crowd.
John 6 What would the apostles be thinking? Dialogue between Jesus and Jews: 6:28. What do you want from us? 6:29. Believe on Me. 6:30, 31. Show us a sign. 6:32, 33. Look for the right bread. 6:34. Give us this bread! 6:35. I am the bread of life.
Jesus’ Sermon Sermon is recorded in John 6:35-58. Thesis statement: John 6:35 Jesus makes 2 main points in lesson: I am the bread that gives eternal life. 6:48-51 You must come to Me. 6:35, 40
Sermon Observations Note what Jesus said and how He says it. The more disturbed they are, the deeper Jesus goes. 6:51-58 What does it mean to eat Jesus’ body and drink His blood? Lord’s supper? Compare 6:54 and 6:47 It means to believe Him and accept Him.
John 6 6:60 Audience does not care for lesson. How would Jesus respond? 6:61-64 Intensifies statements again. John 6:66 shows the result. Sad scene. Jesus turns to the twelve. 6:67
Jesus in John 6 Jesus had to know what His lesson was going to do. Why preach this way? Jesus wasn’t merely interested in drawing a crowd , but commitment . This lesson served as a strainer for those who were not truly committed. This scene leaves us with questions.
Questions Are we seeking the same thing Jesus sought? Does our teaching do what His teaching did? Will we leave Jesus too?
Conclusion Jesus is the master Teacher. What will you do with His teaching? Jesus used both His words and example to teach us. His example on the cross is a lesson for us all. Will you come to Him today?
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