I’ve spoken to many people, one-on-one, and it is interesting to hear them say that if only they could see Jesus, they would believe. If only they could see His signs (miracles) and listen to His teaching, then they would believe. Do you believe? Does it take sight and hearing to believe? Beyond the twelve apostles, Jesus had a substantial…
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Read the events following the feeding of the five thousand: John 6:22-59. These passages are pregnant with meaning and essential wisdom for everyone who calls themself a Christian and lives as a disciple of Christ. What can we learn? We do not have Jewish eyes; Jesus did. Bread is significant to Jewish culture. It represents life, divine sustenance, and community….
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We continue to watch what happened after Jesus fed the five thousand (John 6). Their Response The people had seen, eaten, and were satisfied. Some had wanted to make Him a political pawn, taking Him by force (John 6:15), and others came to Him because they wanted Him to feed them every day. Jesus perceived their motive: Jesus answered them,…
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Men and women still seek Him. Jesus will never have an identity crisis. He knows who He is, was, and ever will be. The express purpose of His presence on earth was to make Himself known rightly, and the Holy Spirit to continue to make Him known. If we are ever to know Him rightly, we must know Him intimately….
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Take a few minutes and prayerfully read John 6:16-21? That evening, Jesus’ disciples went down to the shore to wait for him. But as darkness fell and Jesus still hadn’t come back, they got into the boat and headed across the lake toward Capernaum. Soon, a gale swept down upon them, and the sea grew very rough. They had rowed…
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I’ve been a faithful Christian for 54 years and have never challenged my soul to set my feet on that ancient path of Lent. First Time Experience My Protestant roots, more specifically, my Pentecostal soul, didn’t move in that direction. I have moved into a more contemplative, intimate relationship with the Redeemer and am drawn to experience this treasured part…
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It was an immense crowd in an isolated place. They were hungry, and there was no place to go for food. A huge crowd was following Him because they saw the signs that He was performing by healing the sick… Jesus looked up and noticed a huge crowd coming toward Him… John 6:2-5 ESV. I believe most Christians have heard,…
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In the past generations, He allowed all the nations to walk in their own ways. Yet, He did not leave Himself without witness, for He did good by giving you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, satisfying your hearts with food and gladness. Acts 14:16-17 ESV. The key takeaway from chapter 5 of John’s Gospel is that Father God never…
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Whenever we approach sacred Scripture, we breathe the breath of God. Listen carefully, and you will learn wisdom above the sages. So, let’s listen in and understand what Jesus is saying and what the Holy Spirit is teaching us. From Healing to Hatred When we last left off in Chapter 5 of John’s Gospel, we witnessed the healing of the…
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