In this passage, Jesus heals a man who had been paralyzed for 38 years. Jesus works this miracle on the Sabbath and this healing brings about brutal opposition. Jesus lets this man know that there something worse than being sick or paralyzed - that is being lost in your sin. Jesus demonstrates to us He is the Lord and is Lord even over the Sabbath. 

David explains the dangers of virtual atheism. Many Christians today live their lives as virtual atheists. They come to church on Sunday but live the rest of the week as if there were no God. 

In our reading today Jesus informs us that He is the bread of life that comes down from heaven. When we eat physical food that food is transformed into our body and into ourselves. In contrast, when we spiritually commune with Christ and feed on Him we are transformed into Him. 

Jesus challenges us in our reading to put our total faith and trust in Him. If we want to do something that pleases God and leads to eternal life then Jesus gives us a simple answer - believe in Him. 

In our reading today we get another glimpse of the glory of Jesus. In Job 9:8 we are told that only God strolls on the waves of the sea. In John 6 we witness Jesus walking on the stormy water. Jesus calms His disciples' fears by telling them "I AM - Do not be afraid!" That is a message we all need to hear today! 

In our reading, we find that Jesus provides just enough when we need it the most. We are called to trust in God for His provision. Jesus takes bleak situations and transforms them into a superabundance of grace.

In our reading today David is experiencing a great danger to his life and he is getting bad advice from his advisors. He reminds us that God is our refuge and foundation. As long as God is enthroned in His Holy Temple then we are going to be okay. David reminds us to trust God in our circumstances not trust God because of our circumstances. 

Jesus demonstrates to us in our reading that the deeper truths of God and His will for our lives should be the most important thing to us. Also, we should see that sharing our faith is an ultimate priority and is as simple as saying, "come and see!"

In the reading today Jesus challenges the concept of sacred space. Because of his death, burial, resurrection, and ascension His people will be able to connect in worship with God through the power of the Holy Spirit. Because we have the gift of the Spirit we can come into God's presence.

Jesus invites the Samaritan woman to the living water that He will give. We find out from John's gospel that 'living water' is the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit would be given when Jesus had been crucified, resurrected, and ascended back to His Father in glory.