(1) Structure:
(WBC)
6:25–26: The search for Jesus.
6:27–31: The demand for a sign from heaven and citation of Exod 16:15 in support.
6:25–26: The search for Jesus.
6:27–31: The demand for a sign from heaven and citation of Exod 16:15 in support.
6:32–35: The true meaning of the Scriptures: Jesus the real Bread of Life.
6:36–40: The demand for faith.
6:41–47: The grumbling of the Jews and reiterated call for faith.
6:48–51: Jesus the Bread of Life from heaven.
6:52–59: The life-giving flesh and blood of Jesus.
(2) v.32-35 The true bread is a Person
6:41–47: The grumbling of the Jews and reiterated call for faith.
6:48–51: Jesus the Bread of Life from heaven.
6:52–59: The life-giving flesh and blood of Jesus.
(2) v.32-35 The true bread is a Person
v.33b the one who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world
v.35 Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. The one who comes to me will never go hungry, and the one who believes in me will never be thirsty.
(3) v.36-47 The bread Jesus gave will remain forever v.27b, it is the eternal life v.33,46, 54, those who believes in Him will not go hungry, never be thirsty v.35, Jesus will never send us away v.27, no one will be lost v.29, and be raised up at the last day v.39, 40, 44, 54.
(4) v.48-51 The lives of the Israelites were sustained by God in the wilderness. God gave them manna. However, that life did not last. The word, "die" repeated 3 times in the passage v.49, 50, 58. God is interested to have an eternal relationship with us. He wants us to never go hungry, never thirst, never die, never be sent away, never lost and could be raised up on the last day. When the Israelites were in the wilderness, God met their needs. He knew them very well and gave them exactly how much they needed. Of course, He knows us that our real needs is our eternal relationship with Him.
Reflection: God is interested in eternal. Do you? He knows our needs can only be met by eternal relationships. Do you agree? If yes, why do we still try to fill the holes in our hearts with temporary things?
(5) v.52-59 Eternal life is a life that involves mutual indwelling.
v. 56 The one who eats my flesh and drinks my blood resides in me, and I in him.
(NET) John 6:54 eating Jesus’ flesh and drinking his blood produces eternal life and the promise of resurrection on the last day. Here the same process of eating Jesus’ flesh and drinking his blood leads to a relationship of mutual indwelling (resides in me, and I in him). This suggests strongly that for the author (and for Jesus) the concepts of ‘possessing eternal life’ and of ‘residing in Jesus’ are virtually interchangeable.
(NET) John 6:54 eating Jesus’ flesh and drinking his blood produces eternal life and the promise of resurrection on the last day. Here the same process of eating Jesus’ flesh and drinking his blood leads to a relationship of mutual indwelling (resides in me, and I in him). This suggests strongly that for the author (and for Jesus) the concepts of ‘possessing eternal life’ and of ‘residing in Jesus’ are virtually interchangeable.
The eating of the manna was an object lesson for food would become part of us. The "eating" of Jesus makes possible the indwelling v.57. When Jesus becomes part of us then the permanent, eternal relationship would be possible.
Reflection: When we believe in Jesus, He dwells in us and the Holy Spirit dwells in us. However, do you let Him rule in our lives?
On the other hand, when we "eat" Jesus, we dwell in Him. Just like when we enjoy the food, we dwell in the food. Do you enjoy Jesus and got satisfaction in Him? Or do you like to dwell in the world more?
Audrey
Audrey
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