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