After some time away from the public eye, Jesus enter's Jerusalem for passover week hailed as King. Jesus is a different sort of King and we are citizens of a unique and beautiful Kingdom.
Having raised a man from the dead, the Jewish leaders determine Jesus must be killed in order to prevent his rise to power and Rome's response. Facing impending death Jesus reacts with calm, ordinary action.
Having given sight to a blind man on the sabbath, questions of Jesus identity arose. Further, Jesus took the opportunity shed light on the spiritual blindness from which the Pharisees suffered.
In John 8 the Pharisees use a woman caught in adultery to attempt to trap Jesus into breaking Mosaic Law. Jesus turns the conversation of guilt back on them while demonstrating grace and inviting the woman to new life.
Jesus, while attending a Jewish festival, stands before the crowds and offers living waters. The promise of The Holy Spirit is was for those present, and extends to us today.
Today we explore the entirety of John 6, Jesus feeding thousands of people and explaining that he is the bread come down from heaven. (We were unable to record the scripture reading)
After having healed a man on the Sabbath, Jesus interacts with the Pharisees concerning two matters: his breaking of Sabbath Law and his equality with God. His conversation draws us toward understanding of his new covenant.