Opening with the feeding of five thousand, this chapter moves from physical bread to profound teaching about Jesus as the bread of life. The miracle of walking on water demonstrates Jesus's authority over creation, while the subsequent discourse challenges his followers to decide if they will accept his radical claims. Notice how the crowd's enthusiasm turns to confusion and even rejection as Jesus pushes them to understand the spiritual significance behind the physical miracle.

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