Brainerd North Georgia

SUMMARY 

 "The following section of scripture (chapters 8 to 10) can be described with two words: Radical confrontation. There will be conflict that escalates between Jesus and the Jewish leaders (chapter 8), the healing of a man born blind (chapter 9), Jesus' claim to be the Good Shepherd (chapter 10), and Jesus' claim to be the Messiah and Son of God!" NIV Biblical Theological Study Bible

KEY TAKEAWAYS  Main Idea: Jesus is the light of the world, enabling those enslaved by sin to live in freedom. 

1. A Path Revealed (12) 
   1. Those who follow Him will not walk in darkness 
   2. Those who follow Him have the light of life 
2. A Revealing Response (13–20)
   1. They attempt to discredit Jesus 
   2. They judge by human standards 
   3. They dismiss Jesus' relationship with the Father

SUMMARY 

"After the departure of some "disciples" of Jesus (not the "Twelve") because of the offensive nature of Jesus's message (6:60), the Gospel continues to show the kind of responses the message and ministry of Jesus yields. Since the beginning of the Gospel, the narrative has been depicting the dramatic interaction between light and darkness, God and the world (1:5). In this section of Scripture, conflict is not far away but right at home, with the very people with whom Jesus should have found the most connection and support—his own family." - Edward W. Klink

KEY TAKEAWAYS 

Main Idea: Jesus' faithful obedience to the Father is seen as He prioritizes God's mission and agenda over man's.

1. Jesus embraces His true identity (1–5)
   1. He rejects the idea of being a religious celebrity 
   2. He does not want superficial faith, but faith in Him 
2. Jesus prioritizes His Father's will, not ours (6–13)
   1. He fulfills the Father's divine appointments 
   2. He came to reveal truth and shine the light on the cynicism and fear of men

SUMMARY 

"From the beginning of the Gospel, Jesus has been intimately connected to God (cf. 1:1), and the previous pericope gave a vivid demonstration of the unity of God and Jesus, the "I am" in the burning bush and on the sea. As much as this pericope completes the larger picture of chapter 6, it also propels the Gospel's narrative forward, forcing us to confront the person of Jesus as the fullness of God. Jesus has confessed dramatically His true identity; He will now challenge his interested followers to see if they are willing to accept him as He truly is." Edward Klink KEY TAKEAWAYS

Main Idea: Jesus' offer of eternal life demands a response from us.

1. We can harden our hearts against Him (60-65) 
   1. We take offense at His Words 
   2. We don't see Jesus for who He truly is 
   3. We don't believe in the life-giving power of the Holy Spirit 
2. We can come to know and trust the Holy One of God (67–69)
   1. We recognize His Words are the only source of life
   2. We surrender and submit ourselves to Him 

SUMMARY 

"From the beginning of the Gospel, Jesus has been intimately connected to God (cf. 1:1), and the previous pericope gave a vivid demonstration of the unity of God and Jesus, the "I am" in the burning bush and on the sea. As much as this pericope completes the larger picture of chapter 6, it also propels the Gospel's narrative forward, forcing us to confront the person of Jesus as the fullness of God. Jesus has confessed dramatically His true identity; He will now challenge his interested followers to see if they are willing to accept him as He truly is." Edward Klink KEY TAKEAWAYS  Main Idea: Anyone who truly believes in Jesus will receive eternal life and spiritual transformation.  What does Jesus offer? 

1. Jesus offers His life so that we can have eternal life (53–55, 57–58) 
   1. He offers His body and blood 
   2. He offers real bread and drink
2. Jesus offers transformation for those who remain in Him (56)
   1. We are dead apart from Him
   2. We are filled with life when we partake of Him
   3. This new life is no longer physical but spiritual  

SUMMARY

"From the beginning of the Gospel, Jesus has been intimately connected to God (cf. 1:1), and the previous pericope gave a vivid demonstration of the unity of God and Jesus, the "I am" in the burning bush and on the sea. As much as this pericope completes the larger picture of chapter 6, it also propels the Gospel's narrative forward, forcing us to confront the person of Jesus as the fullness of God. Jesus has confessed dramatically His true identity; He will now challenge his interested followers to see if they are willing to accept him as he truly is." - Edward Klink

KEY TAKEAWAYS 

Main Idea: Jesus, as the Bread of Life, promises eternal life to those who believe in Him.

What are the promises that Jesus makes? 

1. The Promise of True Satisfaction (35)
   1. You shall not hunger
   2. You shall never thirst
2. The Promise of Eternal Security (37–40)
   1. God will accomplish His work of Salvation
   2. God will preserve those who are His
   3. God will bring about a future reality
3. The Promise of Eternal Life (41–51) 
   1. God gives eternal life to those who believe in Jesus 
   2. God gives eternal life to those who eat the living bread

Summary

 "From the beginning of the Gospel, Jesus has been intimately connected to God (cf. 1:1), and the previous pericope gave a vivid demonstration of the unity of God and Jesus, the "I am" in the burning bush and on the sea. As much as this pericope completes the larger picture of chapter 6, it also propels the Gospel's narrative forward, forcing us to confront the person of Jesus as the fullness of God. Jesus has confessed dramatically His true identity; He will now challenge his interested followers to see if they are willing to accept him as he truly is."  - Edward Klink Key Takeaways  Main Idea: Jesus, as the true bread of life, calls us to believe and pursue Him. 

(1) Jesus is who we pursue and believe (15, 26–29)

We set aside our agenda and pursue Him 

We set aside temporary satisfaction for Him 

We set aside our misguided pursuits and believe in Him 

(2) Jesus demonstrates that He is the greater bread (30–33) 

God is the giver of true bread 

God provided Jesus to give eternal life 

Following the miracle of feeding over 10,000 individuals, this section of the Gospel emphasizes how Jesus' presence, the great I AM,sciples' silences the di fears and calls them to receive Him.  Sermons at Brainerd North Georgia are preached by Pastor Paul Laso. For more information about Brainerd North Georgia -- Visit Brainerdbaptist.org 

The feeding of the five thousand is the fifth of seven signs John presents to urge his readers to trust in Jesus as Messiah and Son of God. Jesus tests his disciples, and they try to figure out a problem on their own without Him, and the crowd tries to capture and use Jesus for their own selfish ends. The lesson for all of us is to learn to rely on Jesus and receive him as our king.  For more information about Brainerd North Georgia visit: https://www.brainerdbaptist.org/brainerd-north-ga 

There was much confusion about God in Jesus' day (much like in our day). The Word made flesh breaks through the confusion and speaks so that others can know that He is God.   Sermons are preached by Pastor Paul Laso.  If you would like more information, visit: https://www.brainerdbaptist.org/brainerd-north-ga 

There was much confusion about God in Jesus' day (much like in our day). The Word made flesh breaks through the confusion and speaks so that others can know that He is God.   Sermons are preached by Pastor Paul Laso.  If you would like more information, visit: https://www.brainerdbaptist.org/brainerd-north-ga