This section of scripture uncovers the true motivation of the crowd following Jesus: selfishness. This passage is part of a long dialogue where Christ clarifies the meaning of His miracles. Jesus has just explained that He, Himself, is the ''Bread…
Read More The Gospel of John – Do not be driven by selfishness
As we continue through Chapter 6 of the Gospel of John, we find that the people are still showing more interest in the spectacle of Jesus miraculous works rather than the message and meaning intended in His works. They are…
The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. Romans 8:6 Romans 8: 6 writes, that about the difference between living by the flesh—selfish, sinful human wants and desires—and living…
John 1:1 The Word Became Flesh 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. I can only show you what the word says, I can’t believe for you. Everything about life is made…
7 It is God who judges: He brings one down, he exalts another Psalm 75:7 “Vengeance belongs to Me, I will repay,” says the Lord. Romans 12:19 b I’m sure you have heard these words, or may even have said them: “Sticks…
This is the by far one my favourite signs and wonders Jesus performs. In this part of John's account of the Gospel, Jesus walks on water, we'll get to the details in a bit. There are similar accounts of this…
5 But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities;the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.Isaiah 53:5 You are worth it. This is one of the many things Jesus was saying through His ultimate sacrifice.…
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.James 1:17 In this verse, James urges us Christians to change the narrative. He calls us to…
A Place of Wonder Love the Lord, all his faithful people! The Lord preserves those who are true to him, but the proud he pays back in full.Psalm 31:23 Heavenly Father, We open our eyes to find ourselves standing in the beautiful expanse of answered prayer.…
This is the only miracle recorded in all four Gospel accounts (Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:30-44; Luke 9:10-17; John 6:1-15), which shows it is very significant to Jesus' mission and so we won’t forget how much the Lord can do with…
