Chapter 6:1-29: Rejection.

Jesus at Nazareth

Preparation of Apostles

John in Death

Chapter 6:30-56: Jesus’ Power.

Abundant blessings

Trust in Him

Feeding of 5,000

Walking on the sea

Chapter 6

• Return & rest

• People follow Him

• Miraculous feeding– Lesson for disciples

– Greatness, Mt. 14:21; Lk. 9:10-17; Jn. 6:14

Feeding of the 5,000, 30-44

Chapter 6

• Why seek Christ?– Miracle worker?

– Healer, Mk. 6:53-56?

– Physical food, Jn. 6:24-27?

– Social?

– Spiritual?

Feeding of the 5,000, 30-44

Chapter 6

• Some still view kingdom as physical– Nature: Millennial, Jn. 18:36

– Work: Social Gospel

• Food

• Rest, Mk. 6:31

• Funeral, Jn. 11:44

Feeding of the 5,000, 30-44

Chapter 6

• Some still view kingdom as physical– Worship

• Instrumental music

• Plays

• Jokes

• “Feel Good” sermons

Feeding of the 5,000, 30-44

Chapter 6

• What to expect from Christ– Compassion, Mk. 6:34; Lk. 15:20

– Super-abundant blessings, Mk. 6:42-43

• Lk. 15:14-17; Jn. 10:10; Eph. 3:14-21

• 1 Tim. 1:14; 1 Pet. 1:3; 2 Pet. 1:11

Feeding of the 5,000, 30-44

Chapter 6

• Disciples set sail

• Jesus prayed

• Jesus walked on the sea– Fear

– Hardness of heart

Walking On The Sea, 45-52

Chapter 6

• Storms of life, Mt. 7:24-27– Before: cannot always see

– During: test of faith, Mt. 14:28-31

– After: confirm faith, Heb. 12:3-11

Walking On The Sea, 45-52

Chapter 6

• The Lord’s power, Phil. 4:13– Sees our struggles, 6:48; Jn. 6:17

– Will not abandon, Heb. 13:5-6

– Ability to see us through, Rom. 8:31-39

Walking On The Sea, 45-52

Chapter 6

• Do not harden your heart, Heb. 3:7-19– Trial in wilderness

– Learn to trust & obey God

– Deceitfulness of sin

Walking On The Sea, 45-52

Chapter 6:30-56: Jesus’ Power.

Abundant blessings

Trust in Him

Feeding of 5,000

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