John
John 6:30-33 Thirsty fish and a hungry Sumo
So they asked him, “What sign then will you give that we may see it and believe you? What will you do? Our ancestors ate the manna in the wilderness; as it is written: ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’ ” Jesus said to them, “Very truly I tell you, it is not…
Read MoreJohn 6:28-29 Real men, real work
Then they asked him, “What must we do to do the works God requires?” Jesus answered, “The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.” John 6:28-29 NIV Every day work compels me forward. Within is an internal compass, even a personal satisfaction with what I can do. Work at…
Read MoreJohn 6:27 Life in the zoo and baby seals
Do not work for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you, for on Him the Father, God, has set His seal. John 6:27 NASB Jesus continued with words that still affect me deeply. “Work. If you must work, but work…
Read MoreJohn 6:26 Hunger’s crazy appeal
Jesus answered them and said, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you seek Me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate of the loaves and were filled.” John 6:26 NASB There is so much going on in this response in verse 26 and 27, it’s like a freeze dried meal. Just add water.…
Read MoreJohn 6:22-25 CSI Galilee_
This almost reads like a detective novel or crime scene investigation. Pull out your notepad and come sleuth with me. The next day the crowd that stood on the other side of the sea saw that there was no other small boat there, except one, and that Jesus had not entered with His disciples into…
Read MoreJohn 6:19-21 Walking on water_
When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the water; and they were frightened. But he said to them, “It is I; don’t be afraid.” Then they were willing to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat reached the shore where they were heading.…
Read MoreJohn 6:16-18 Storms and faith_
When evening came, his disciples went down to the lake, where they got into a boat and set off across the lake for Capernaum. By now it was dark, and Jesus had not yet joined them. A strong wind was blowing and the waters grew rough. John 6:16-18 NIV This storm on the water…
Read MoreJohn 6:14-15 God’s timing_
After the people saw the sign Jesus performed, they began to say, “Surely this is the Prophet who is to come into the world.” Jesus, knowing that they intended to come and make him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by himself. John 6:14-15 NIV I would love to transport myself back to…
Read MoreJohn 6:11-13 Seeing the miraculous_
Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. He did the same with the fish. When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.” So they gathered them and…
Read MoreJohn 6:5-6 Expecting the unexpected_
Then Jesus lifted up His eyes, and seeing a great multitude coming toward Him, He said to Philip, “Where shall we buy bread, that these may eat?” But this He said to test him, for He Himself knew what He would do. John 6:5-6 NKJV Did Phillip pass the test? He had a front row…
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