TODAY’S SERMON: August 10, 2025
Studies in John: 15 I Am the Bread of Life - John 6: 22-71
I hardly ever try to teach through this many verses at once, but this story is a continuous conversation between Jesus and a group of Jews who experienced the miracle of Jesus feeding the 5,000. It is in this section where we will see the 4 transitions of attitudes I mentioned earlier:
TRANSITIONS OF THE PEOPLE IN JOHN 6
Yes, the people came seeking Jesus, but as you will read, they were seeking Him for the wrong reason. Because Jesus did not give them what they wanted, they began complaining. Complaining led to quarreling (fighting), and eventually many of Jesus’ disciples deserted Him.
Have you ever heard of an UNCONVERTED DISCIPLE? I know, we usually associate the word disciple with someone believed to be fully committed to following Jesus. But do you know what the word disciple means? It simply means “learner.”
This section of scripture should open our eyes to the fact that not everyone who attends church services, reads their bibles, or says all the righteous things are true believers in Jesus Christ. Many people claim to know Jesus because it makes them feel better about themselves. Others enjoy coming to church for social events and promotion. It’s easy to go to church when food is being served, but why is it that most of the “church” disappears when it’s time to serve someone in need? Because so many people are merely along for the ride and not really committed to doing what Jesus commands us to do.
Listen, the teachings of Jesus are not easy. In fact, some of them are quite difficult to understand, teach, and apply, but that is no reason to stop seeking clarity, understanding, or a deeper relationship.
Be challenged today!
Bro. Joey
TRANSITIONS OF THE PEOPLE IN JOHN 6
- SEEKERS (VS. 24)
- COMPLAINERS (VS. 41)
- QUARRELERS (VS. 52)
- DESERTERS (VS. 66)
Yes, the people came seeking Jesus, but as you will read, they were seeking Him for the wrong reason. Because Jesus did not give them what they wanted, they began complaining. Complaining led to quarreling (fighting), and eventually many of Jesus’ disciples deserted Him.
Have you ever heard of an UNCONVERTED DISCIPLE? I know, we usually associate the word disciple with someone believed to be fully committed to following Jesus. But do you know what the word disciple means? It simply means “learner.”
This section of scripture should open our eyes to the fact that not everyone who attends church services, reads their bibles, or says all the righteous things are true believers in Jesus Christ. Many people claim to know Jesus because it makes them feel better about themselves. Others enjoy coming to church for social events and promotion. It’s easy to go to church when food is being served, but why is it that most of the “church” disappears when it’s time to serve someone in need? Because so many people are merely along for the ride and not really committed to doing what Jesus commands us to do.
Listen, the teachings of Jesus are not easy. In fact, some of them are quite difficult to understand, teach, and apply, but that is no reason to stop seeking clarity, understanding, or a deeper relationship.
Be challenged today!
Bro. Joey