Going Deeper
Scripture – John 6:22-27: The next day the crowd that had stayed on the opposite shore of the lake realized that only one boat had been there, and that Jesus had not entered it with his disciples, but that they had gone away alone. Then some boats from Tiberias landed near the place where the people had eaten the bread after the Lord had given thanks. Once the crowd realized that neither Jesus nor his disciples were there, they got into the boats and went to Capernaum in search of Jesus. When they found him on the other side of the lake, they asked him, “Rabbi, when did you get here?” Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, you are looking for me, not because you saw miraculous signs but because you ate the loaves and had your fill. Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. On him God the Father has placed his seal of approval.”
Observation – (Write down what you see in the scripture.) The “crowd” is like a separate character in John’s story of Christ. It seems to represent the ordinary people of the day. People untouched by the established religious structures. People still longing to find something to fill the spiritual emptiness in their lives. People like the majority of people today. Jesus moved in their midst. He did some miraculous signs among them to give an idea of who He is. Here, He begins teaching them – nudging them and inviting them to explore a new, deeper level of understanding. There is a different kind of food – “food that endures to eternal life.” Jesus will give that food to anyone and everyone who asks. What might this food be?
Application – (Write how you will be different today because of what you have just read.) When appropriate, I will add words to my witness. I will look for and take opportunities to help someone move a little closer to Christ.
Prayer – (Write out a brief prayer.) Please help me do that, Lord. Help me see and hear the people I encounter today. Give me an open mind and heart as I speak with them. Teach me to love as you loved the crowd.
Observation – (Write down what you see in the scripture.) The “crowd” is like a separate character in John’s story of Christ. It seems to represent the ordinary people of the day. People untouched by the established religious structures. People still longing to find something to fill the spiritual emptiness in their lives. People like the majority of people today. Jesus moved in their midst. He did some miraculous signs among them to give an idea of who He is. Here, He begins teaching them – nudging them and inviting them to explore a new, deeper level of understanding. There is a different kind of food – “food that endures to eternal life.” Jesus will give that food to anyone and everyone who asks. What might this food be?
Application – (Write how you will be different today because of what you have just read.) When appropriate, I will add words to my witness. I will look for and take opportunities to help someone move a little closer to Christ.
Prayer – (Write out a brief prayer.) Please help me do that, Lord. Help me see and hear the people I encounter today. Give me an open mind and heart as I speak with them. Teach me to love as you loved the crowd.
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