QUIZ WITH ANSWERS: ANOTHER BIBLE QUIZ: OBJECTIONS AT THE TEMPLE. JOHN 7 FOURTEEN THRU THIRTY SIX.

Question 1 of 4

What aspect of Jesus' teachings in the temple during the feast raised objections from religious leaders?

Question 2 of 4

How did Jesus contrast His doctrine with that of the Jewish leaders?

Question 3 of 4

In what way did the people's misunderstanding of the Messiah's origin reflect their preconceived notions about religious authority?

Question 4 of 4

Analyze how Jesus’ boldness in speaking despite threats from religious leaders illustrates His commitment to His mission.

JESUS ANSWERS OBJECTIONS AND TEACHES.

1. (14-18) The Religious Leaders Object That Jesus Isn’t Educated.

Now About The Middle Of The Feast Jesus Went Up Into The Temple And Taught. And The Jews Marveled, Saying, “How Does This Man Know Letters, Having Never Studied?” Jesus Answered Them And Said, “My Doctrine Is Not Mine, But His Who Sent Me. If Anyone Wants To Do His Will, He Shall Know Concerning The Doctrine, Whether It Is From God Or Whether I Speak On My Own Authority. He Who Speaks From Himself Seeks His Own Glory; But He Who Seeks The Glory Of The One Who Sent Him Is True, And No Unrighteousness Is In Him.”

A. Jesus Went Up Into The Temple And Taught:

Though Jesus Avoided A Grand Entrance, When He Came To Jerusalem In His Father’s Timing, He Taught Boldly.

He Never Shrank Back From Proclaiming The Truth.

B. How Does This Man Know Letters, Having Never Studied:

The Jewish Leaders Knew That Jesus Had Not Studied Or Been A Disciple Under A Prominent Rabbi (as Paul Studied Under Gamaliel, Acts 22:3).

Jesus Did Not Follow The Normal And Expected Course Of Education For A Teacher.

C. My Doctrine Is Not Mine, But His Who Sent Me:

Jesus Didn’t Point To His Credentials, But To His Doctrine.

It Was As If He Said, “I Don’t Have A Seminary Degree, But Judge Me By My Doctrine.”

If The Jewish Leaders Listened Carefully To The Doctrine Of Jesus, They Would Know That It Was All Rooted In The Old Testament Scriptures, And That It Was From God.

D. My Doctrine Is Not Mine, But His Who Sent Me:

Jesus Was An Eloquent, Gifted Teacher, But He Was Not Self Taught; Jesus Was God Taught.

His Authority Was Not From Any Man, But From His Father.

E. He Who Seeks The Glory Of The One Who Sent Him Is True, And No Unrighteousness Is In Him:

Jesus Contrasted Himself With The One Who Speaks From Himself And Who Seeks His Own Glory. Jesus Was Different.

· Jesus Sought The Glory Of God.

· Jesus Is True.

· Jesus Has No Unrighteousness In Him.

In A Sense, Jesus Gave Us Two Measures Of A True Teacher.

· Does The Teaching Come From God? That Is, Is It According To The Revealed Word Of God?

· Does The Work Give Glory To God?

2. (19-24) The People Object That Jesus Is Crazy, And Has A Demon.

“Did Not Moses Give You The Law, Yet None Of You Keeps The Law? Why Do You Seek To Kill Me?” The People Answered And Said, “You Have A Demon. Who Is Seeking To Kill You?” Jesus Answered And Said To Them, “I Did One Work, And You All Marvel. Moses Therefore Gave You Circumcision (not That It Is From Moses, But From The Fathers), And You Circumcise A Man On The Sabbath. If A Man Receives Circumcision On The Sabbath, So That The Law Of Moses Should Not Be Broken, Are You Angry With Me Because I Made A Man Completely Well On The Sabbath? Do Not Judge According To Appearance, But Judge With Righteous Judgment.”

A. None Of You Keeps The Law:

Jesus Just Stated That He Was Absolutely Sinless And True, Always Seeking The Glory Of God In Heaven (John 7:18). In Contrast To Jesus, The Religious Leaders Did Not Keep The Law. They Had The Law (Did Not Moses Give You The Law), But Did Not Keep It.

B. Why Do You Seek To Kill Me?

Following The Thought Of Jesus, He Said Something Like This: “I Am Sinless And None Of You Keep The Law. Why Then Do You Seek To Kill Me? You Are The Ones Guilty Under The Law, Not I.”

C. You Have A Demon. Who Is Seeking To Kill You?

People Didn’t Know That The Rulers Wanted To Kill Jesus Because He Healed A Man On The Sabbath (John 5:16). They Thought Jesus Was Crazy And Perhaps Paranoid.

D. If A Man Receives Circumcision On The Sabbath, So That The Law Of Moses Should Not Be Broken:

It Was Permitted – Even Commanded – To Do A Negative Work On The Sabbath, Such As Cutting Away The Flesh In Circumcision (Leviticus 12:3). It Was Even More Right To Make A Man Completely Well On The Sabbath, As Jesus Did (John 5:8-9).

E. Do Not Judge According To Appearance, But Judge With Righteous Judgment:

They Decided That Jesus Appeared To Be A Sinner, And They Appeared To Be Righteous. They Were Wrong Each Time, And They Needed To Judge With Righteous Judgment Instead Of Only By Appearances.

3. (25-29) The People Of Jerusalem Object That Jesus Could Not Be The Messiah Because They Know Where He Came From.

Now Some Of Them From Jerusalem Said, “Is This Not He Whom They Seek To Kill? But Look! He Speaks Boldly, And They Say Nothing To Him. Do The Rulers Know Indeed That This Is Truly The Christ? However, We Know Where This Man Is From; But When The Christ Comes, No One Knows Where He Is From.” Then Jesus Cried Out, As He Taught In The Temple, Saying, “You Both Know Me, And You Know Where I Am From; And I Have Not Come Of Myself, But He Who Sent Me Is True, Whom You Do Not Know. But I Know Him, For I Am From Him, And He Sent Me.”

A. Is This Not He Whom They Seek To Kill?

The People From Jerusalem Knew That The Religious Leaders Wanted To Kill Jesus. The Crowd That Came For The Feast Did Not Know It (John 7:20), But Those From Jerusalem Did. Yet They Were Amazed That The Rulers Would Not And Could Not Stop Jesus From Teaching.

B. He Speaks Boldly, And They Say Nothing To Him:

Jesus Was Never Afraid Or Intimidated By The Threats Against Him. He Still Spoke Boldly, And With Such Boldness That No One Could Make Him Stop.

C. We Know Where This Man Is From; But When The Christ Comes, No One Knows Where He Is From:

Many (but Not All) Of The Jews Of That Time Believed The Messiah Would Appear Suddenly, As If Out Of Nowhere.

D. You Both Know Me, And You Know Where I Am From:

This First Sentence Of Jesus’ Reply May Well Have Been Sarcastic. They Thought They Knew Where He Was From, But They Were Unaware Of His Heavenly Origin.

E. I Am From Him, And He Sent Me:

The Crowds Were Perhaps Confused About Where The Messiah Would Come From, But Jesus Knew Exactly Where He Came From. Jesus Was Not A Confused Man, Wondering If He Was Really The Son Of God.

4. (30-36) The Officers Try To Arrest Jesus As Many Believe In Him.

Therefore They Sought To Take Him; But No One Laid A Hand On Him, Because His Hour Had Not Yet Come. And Many Of The People Believed In Him, And Said, “When The Christ Comes, Will He Do More Signs Than These Which This Man Has Done?” The Pharisees Heard The Crowd Murmuring These Things Concerning Him, And The Pharisees And The Chief Priests Sent Officers To Take Him. Then Jesus Said To Them, “I Shall Be With You A Little While Longer, And Then I Go To Him Who Sent Me. You Will Seek Me And Not Find Me, And Where I Am You Cannot Come.” Then The Jews Said Among Themselves, “Where Does He Intend To Go That We Shall Not Find Him? Does He Intend To Go To The Dispersion Among The Greeks And Teach The Greeks? What Is This Thing That He Said, ‘You Will Seek Me And Not Find Me, And Where I Am You Cannot Come’?”

A. No One Laid A Hand On Him, Because His Hour Had Not Yet Come: Until The Time Was Right, No One Could Lay A Hand On Jesus. There Would Come A Time When Jesus Would Say That His Hour Had Come (John 12:23). Until That Hour, Jesus Was Protected.

B. Many Of The People Believed In Him:

As Jesus Spoke To The People, They Were Drawn To Faith In Him. It Didn’t Matter That Many Opposed Him Or Even Wanted To Kill Him. Jesus Made Public Was Jesus Believed Upon, And They Marveled At The Many Signs That He Did.

· Do More Miracles Than Jesus?

· Teach With More Insight And Authority Than Jesus?

· Love More Remarkably Than Jesus?

· Suffer With More Courage Than Jesus?

· Atone For More Sinners Than Jesus?

· Raise From The Dead With More Triumph Than Jesus?

· Ascend To Heaven In Greater Glory Than Jesus?

· Present A Greater Gospel Than Jesus?

· Change More Lives Than Jesus?

· Free More Addictions Than Jesus?

· Comfort More Grief-Stricken Hearts Than Jesus?

· Heal More Broken Hearts Than Jesus?

· Restore More Marriages Than Jesus?

· Triumph Over More Tyrants Than Jesus?

· Gain More Followers Than Jesus?

C. I Shall Be With You A Little While Longer:

As The Religious Leaders Sent Officers To Take Him, Jesus Assured The Officers That He Would Go Away, But Only At The Appointed Time – At His Ascension (I Go To Him Who Sent Me). They Would Not Take Him Away At The Present Time.

D. Does He Intend To Go To The Dispersion Among The Greeks:

Jesus Spoke Of His Coming Ascension To Heaven, But They Didn’t Understand. Willfully Misunderstanding, They Asked If He Would Go Away To The Jewish Communities Outside The Promised Land.

E. You Will Seek Me And Not Find Me:

Remarkably, They Exactly Repeated What Jesus Previously Said. This Statement Troubled Them, And They Wanted To Know What Jesus Meant. He Meant That He Would Not Be Found By The Hostile Examiner, Those Intending To Arrest, Silence, Or Kill Him.

QUIZ WITH ANSWERS: ANOTHER BIBLE QUIZ: OBJECTIONS BY HIS FAMILY. JOHN 7 ONE THRU THIRTEEN

Question 1 of 4

What were the reasons behind Jesus' decision to remain in Galilee rather than go to Judea during the Feast of Tabernacles?

Question 2 of 4

How did the skepticism of Jesus’ siblings influence his approach to ministry, particularly regarding public participation in events like the Feast of Tabernacles?

Question 3 of 4

Analyze the significance of fear among the people regarding openly discussing Jesus during his time in Jerusalem.

Question 4 of 4

Discuss how family dynamics, including the lack of support from his brothers, affected Jesus' decisions and actions throughout his ministry.

Jesus Chooses Concealment 

Going To Jerusalem During The Feast Of Tabernacles.

Context In Galilee (John 7:1-2)

Jesus Stays In Galilee Because The Jewish Authorities In Judea Are Trying To Kill Him.

The Feast Of Tabernacles, A Week-Long Celebration, Is Nearing.

Doubt From Jesus' Brothers (John 7:3-5)

Jesus’ Brothers Urge Him To Go To Judea To Show His Works Publicly.

They Doubt His Purpose And Do Not Have Faith In Him At This Time.

Jesus’ Reply (John 7:6-9)

Jesus Clarifies That His Timing Differs From Theirs; He Is Led By A Higher Timing.

He Mentions That The World Dislikes Him Because He Speaks Out Against Its Wickedness.

Jesus Chooses Not To Attend The Feast Openly And Remains In Galilee For A While Longer.

Covert Journey To Jerusalem (John 7:10-13)

Eventually, Jesus Attends The Feast Stealthily, Avoiding Notice.

In Jerusalem, Opinions About Jesus Are Mixed: Some View Him As Good, While Others Believe He Misleads People.

Fear Of The Jewish Leaders Prevents Many From Speaking Freely About Him.

Key Insights From This Narrative:

1. Jesus' Recognition Of Danger: Jesus Fully Understands The Risk Posed By The Jewish Leaders In Judea, Yet He Stays Dedicated To His Mission.

2. Thoughtful And Divinely Inspired Choices: Jesus Deliberately Decides When And How To Travel, Showing His Dependence On Divine Guidance Instead Of Human Expectations.

3. Diverse Public Perception: The Narrative Illustrates A Spectrum Of Public Views Regarding Jesus At The Time, Indicating Both Support And Doubt Among The People.

Objections By Word Twisters. John 6 Forty Seven Thru Seventy One

 THE TRUE BREAD FROM HEAVEN.

1. Jesus Declares Himself The Bread Of Life (Verses 47-51)

• Belief And Everlasting Life: Jesus Stated, "He Who Believes In Me Has Everlasting Life." This Belief Is Not Mere Intellectual Assent But Involves Trusting, Relying On, And Clinging To Jesus.

  • Unique Claim Of Jesus: Unlike Any Other Prophet Or Holy Person, Jesus Declared That Belief In Him Grants Eternal Life, Emphasizing His Unique Role As The Savior.

• Metaphor Of Bread: Jesus Identified Himself As "the Bread Of Life," Contrasting Himself With The Manna That The Israelites Ate In The Wilderness. That Manna Sustained Them Temporarily, But Jesus, The "living Bread," Provides Eternal Sustenance.

  • Living Bread From Heaven: Jesus Described Himself As The Living Bread That Came Down From Heaven, Asserting That Those Who "eat" Of This Bread—Meaning Those Who Fully Receive And Internalize Him—Will Live Forever.

  • Bread As His Flesh: Jesus Further Clarified That The Bread He Gives Is His Flesh, Which He Will Offer For The Life Of The World. This Refers To His Sacrificial Death On The Cross, Where He Gives His Life To Save Humanity.

2. The Jews Quarrel And Jesus Responds Boldly (Verses 52-59)

• Misunderstanding The Metaphor: The Jews Argued Among Themselves, Questioning How Jesus Could Give Them His Flesh To Eat. They Likely Misunderstood Or Intentionally Twisted His Words To Suggest Something Absurd, Like Cannibalism.

  • Jesus Amplifies The Metaphor: Rather Than Softening His Statement, Jesus Intensified It By Saying That Unless One Eats His Flesh And Drinks His Blood, They Have No Life. This Was A Figurative Way Of Expressing The Necessity Of Internalizing His Sacrifice.

  • Spiritual Nourishment: Jesus Explained That His Flesh And Blood Are True Food And Drink For The Soul, Essential For Spiritual Life And Unity With Him. This Points To His Sacrificial Death As The Source Of Spiritual Sustenance.

• Living Through Jesus: Jesus Emphasized That Those Who "feed" On Him Will Live Because Of Him, Drawing A Parallel Between His Relationship With The Father And The Believer's Relationship With Him.

  • Promise Of Eternal Life: Jesus Reiterated That Whoever Partakes Of Him, The True Bread From Heaven, Will Live Forever, Unlike Those Who Ate The Manna And Died.

3. Many Disciples Turn Away (Verses 60-64)

• Offense At Jesus' Teaching: Many Disciples Found Jesus' Words Difficult To Accept, Even More Than To Understand. The Offensive Nature Lay In The Radical Demand For Total Commitment To Jesus And His Sacrificial Death.

  • Jesus Confronts Their Offense: Aware Of Their Complaints, Jesus Did Not Retract His Words. Instead, He Challenged Them Further, Suggesting That They Would Be Even More Challenged By His Ascension And Ultimate Glorification.

  • Focus On The Spirit: Jesus Clarified That "the Spirit Gives Life; The Flesh Profits Nothing." His Teachings Called For A Focus On Spiritual Realities, Not Literal Interpretations Or Material Desires.

• Jesus’ Foreknowledge Of Unbelief: Jesus Knew From The Beginning Who Would Not Believe And Who Would Betray Him, Demonstrating His Divine Insight And Authority.

4. The Spiritual Reason For Turning Away (Verses 65-66)

• Dependence On Divine Grace: Jesus Explained That No One Could Come To Him Unless Enabled By The Father, Underscoring The Necessity Of Divine Grace In Coming To Faith.

  • Disciples Depart: Many Disciples Turned Back And No Longer Followed Him, Showing That Their Motives Were More Earthly And Material Than Spiritual.

5. The Twelve Disciples’ Willingness To Follow (Verses 67-69)

• Jesus’ Question To The Twelve: Jesus Asked The Remaining Twelve If They Also Wanted To Leave, Prompting Them To Examine Their Commitment To Him.

  • Peter’s Declaration Of Faith: Peter Responded On Behalf Of The Twelve, Acknowledging That Jesus Had The "words Of Eternal Life" And Affirming Their Belief That He Is The "Christ, The Son Of The Living God."

    • Recognition Of Jesus’ Uniqueness: Peter Recognized That There Was No Alternative To Jesus, Affirming Their Commitment Despite Not Fully Understanding Everything.

6. Jesus’ Knowledge Of His Disciples (Verses 70-71)

• Jesus Foretells Betrayal: Jesus Acknowledged That He Chose The Twelve, Yet One Among Them, Judas Iscariot, Was Like A Devil And Would Betray Him.

  • Contrast Between True Followers And Betrayers: This Contrast Between The Simple Devotion Of The True Disciples And Judas’ Betrayal Highlights The Gravity Of True Faith And COMMITMENT.

KEY POINTS AND REFLECTIONS

1. Belief As Participation: Jesus Called For A Belief That Is Active And Participatory, Akin To Eating And Drinking—Fully Internalizing Him And His Sacrifice.

2. Spiritual Nourishment Over Physical: Jesus’ Discourse Shifted The Focus From Earthly Needs, Like Physical Bread, To Spiritual Nourishment That Provides Eternal Life.

3. Radical Discipleship: Jesus Did Not Seek To Please His Audience But Instead Laid Out The Cost Of Discipleship. His Statements Challenged Listeners To Embrace Him Fully Or To Turn Away.

4. Divine Insight And Foreknowledge: Jesus Demonstrated His Divine Knowledge By Recognizing Unbelief And Betrayal Within His Group Of Disciples.

5. Commitment Amid Uncertainty: Peter’s Declaration Showed That True Discipleship Involves Commitment Even When Full Understanding Is Lacking.

6. Grace And Divine Enablement: Jesus Emphasized That Coming To Him Is A Result Of The Father’s Grace, Not Merely Human Decision Or Effort.

This Passage Highlights Jesus' Claim To Be The Sole Source Of Eternal

Life, His Call For Deep Spiritual Commitment, And The Distinction

Between True Faith And Superficial Following.

Objections by Sign Seekers. John 6 Twenty Two Thru Forty Six

 The Narrative Of Jesus As The "Bread Of Life"

The Main Themes And Elements:

1. The Crowd's Search For Jesus (John 6:22-24):
   The Day After Jesus Miraculously Fed 5,000 People, The Crowd Sought Him In Capernaum, Realizing He Had Not Left With His Disciples By Boat. They Eagerly Followed Him, Seeking More Of His Miraculous Provision.

2. Jesus’ Response To Their Intentions (John 6:25-27):
   When The Crowd Found Jesus, They Questioned How He Arrived. Jesus Pointed Out That Their Pursuit Was Not For Spiritual Reasons But Because They Had Been Physically Satisfied With Bread. He Urged Them To Seek The "food That Endures To Everlasting Life" Rather Than Temporal Sustenance.

3. The Work Of God (John 6:28-29):
   The Crowd Asked Jesus What They Should Do To Perform "the Works Of God." Jesus Emphasized That The Essential Work Is To Believe In Him, The One Whom God Sent.

4. The Request For A Sign (John 6:30-33):
   The Crowd, Referencing Their Ancestors’ Experience Of Manna In The Wilderness, Asked For A Sign To Believe In Him. Jesus Clarified That The True "bread From Heaven" Is Not The Manna Given By Moses But The Life-Giving Bread Provided By God Through Him.

5. Jesus As The Bread Of Life (John 6:34-40):
   Jesus Declared, "I Am The Bread Of Life," Explaining That Anyone Who Comes To Him Will Never Hunger Or Thirst Spiritually. He Spoke Of Doing His Father’s Will, Which Includes Offering Eternal Life To All Who Believe In Him.

6. The Rejection Of Jesus (John 6:41-46):
   Some Of The Jews Complained About Jesus’ Claim To Have Come Down From Heaven, As They Knew His Earthly Family. Jesus Explained That Only Those Drawn By The Father Could Come To Him And That He Alone Had Seen The Father.

Main Points:

• Jesus As Spiritual Sustenance: The Emphasis Is On Jesus Being The Spiritual Nourishment Required For Eternal Life, Akin To Bread For Physical Survival.

• Belief As Essential Work: The "work Of God" Is To Believe In Jesus.

• Rejection Based On Familiarity: Many Rejected Jesus Because They Viewed Him In Earthly Terms, Not Understanding His Divine Origin.

Would You Like A Deeper Analysis Or Further Explanation Of Any Specific Part Of This Passage?

Objections by the Storm. John 6 Fourteen Thru Twenty One.

 REACTION TO THE MIRACLE OF FEEDING THE FIVE THOUSAND

1. Jesus As The Prophet Predicted By Moses (Verse 14)

• Recognition Of Jesus As The Prophet: After Witnessing The Miracle Of The Loaves And Fish, The Crowd Declared, "This Is Truly The Prophet Who Is To Come Into The World."

  • Connection To Moses: The Miracle Of Providing Bread In The Wilderness Reminded The People Of Moses, Who Had Provided Manna In The Desert. Moses Had Predicted A Prophet Who Would Come After Him (Deuteronomy 18:15), And They Believed Jesus Fit This Description Because He Miraculously Fed Them As Moses Did.

2. The People Attempt To Make Jesus Their Earthly King (Verse 15)

• Desire For A Political Leader: The Crowd Wanted To Make Jesus Their King By Force, Seeing In Him A Leader Who Could Deliver Them From Roman Oppression.

  • Jesus’ Rejection Of Earthly Kingship: Jesus, Understanding Their Intention, Withdrew To A Mountain By Himself To Pray. He Rejected Their Plan Because His Mission Was Spiritual, Not Political. He Sought The Father's Presence Over The Temporary Acclaim Of The Crowd.

JESUS WALKS ON THE WATER

1. The Disciples Go Out On The Sea Of Galilee (Verses 16-17)

• Obedience To Jesus' Instruction: Jesus Had Directed His Disciples To Cross The Sea Of Galilee Toward Capernaum, And They Set Out In The Evening.

  • Darkness And Jesus' Absence: The Disciples Found Themselves In The Dark, Both Literally And Metaphorically, Without Jesus' Visible Presence, Which Set The Stage For Their Test Of Faith.

2. The Wind Disrupts Their Efforts To Cross The Sea (Verse 18)

• A Great Wind Blows: As They Rowed, A Strong Wind Arose, Making It Difficult For Them To Make Progress. The Sea Of Galilee Was Known For Sudden And Violent Windstorms, Adding To The Challenge.

3. Jesus Comes To His Disciples, Walking On The Water (Verse 19)

• Walking On Water: After Rowing Three Or Four Miles, The Disciples Saw Jesus Approaching Them, Walking On The Sea. Initially, They Were Afraid, Thinking He Was A Ghost.

  • Fear Of The Unknown: The Disciples' Fear Stemmed From Their Lack Of Understanding And Recognition Of Jesus In This Miraculous Form.

4. The Calming Words Of Jesus (Verse 20)

• "It Is I; Do Not Be Afraid": Jesus Revealed His Identity, Reassuring The Disciples With His Presence. His Words Comforted Them Amidst Their Fear And Uncertainty.

  • Presence Overcomes Fear: Jesus' Presence Alone Was Enough To Calm Their Fears, Showing His Care And Concern In Every Situation.

5. Jesus Brings Them To Their Destination (Verse 21)

• Welcoming Jesus: The Disciples Willingly Received Jesus Into The Boat, And Immediately, They Reached Their Destination.

  • Miraculous Arrival: The Moment They Accepted Jesus Into The Boat, They Were Miraculously Brought To The Land They Were Heading Toward, Demonstrating Jesus' Divine Power Over Nature.

Assurance Of His Divine Authority:

This Miracle, Following Jesus' Refusal To Be Made King, Reassured The Disciples Of His Divine Power And Authority, Regardless Of Public Opinion Or Expectations.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

1. Recognition And Misunderstanding: The Crowd Recognized Jesus As The Prophet But Misunderstood His Mission, Seeking A Political Deliverer Rather Than A Spiritual Savior.

2. Jesus’ True Focus: Jesus Demonstrated That His Focus Was On Spiritual Redemption And His Relationship With The Father, Rather Than Earthly Power Or Popularity.

3. Testing Of Faith: The Disciples Were Tested In Their Faith Through The Storm, Learning To Trust In Jesus' Unseen Presence And Divine Authority.

4. Jesus’ Miraculous Power: The Walking On Water And The Immediate Arrival At The Shore Reaffirmed Jesus' Divine Nature, Showing That He Is Above Natural Laws.

5. Invitation And Reception: The Disciples Had To Willingly Receive Jesus Into Their Boat, Illustrating The Principle That Jesus Comes Where He Is Welcomed And Brings Peace And Resolution To Challenging Situations.

This Passage Shows Jesus’ Unique Authority And Power, His Resistance To Earthly Acclaim, And His Desire To Strengthen The Faith Of His Followers.

Objections by the Impossible. John 6 One Thru Thirteen.

PREPARATION FOR THE MIRACLE OF FEEDING THE FIVE THOUSAND

1. A Crowd Gathers To Jesus Near The Sea Of Galilee (Verses 1-4)

• Setting The Scene: Jesus Crossed The Sea Of Galilee, Also Known As The Sea Of Tiberias. A Great Crowd Followed Him Because They Had Seen His Miracles Of Healing.

  • Jesus' Compassionate Response: Despite His Intent To Be Alone, Jesus Welcomed The Crowd And Ministered To Them With Compassion.

  • Approaching Passover: John Uniquely Mentions That This Event Occurred Near The Time Of The Passover, Suggesting That Many Of The Crowd Might Have Been Pilgrims On Their Way To Jerusalem.

2. Jesus Asks Philip A Question (Verses 5-7)

• Testing The Disciples' Faith: Seeing The Crowd, Jesus Asked Philip, “Where Shall We Buy Bread, That These May Eat?” This Was A Test; Jesus Already Knew What He Would Do.

  • Philip’s Realistic But Limited Perspective: Philip Responded That Even Two Hundred Denarii (over Six Months' Wages) Wouldn't Be Enough To Buy Bread For Everyone. His Answer Showed A Practical Understanding But Lacked Faith In Jesus' Ability To Provide.

3. Andrew’s Help (Verses 8-9)

• Andrew Brings A Boy With Loaves And Fish: Andrew Pointed Out A Boy Who Had Five Barley Loaves And Two Small Fish.

  • Small Offering, Great Potential: Barley Loaves Were Considered Humble Food, Indicating The Boy Likely Came From A Poor Family. Though Small, This Offering Was Enough For Jesus To Perform His Miracle. God Often Uses What Little We Offer To Accomplish Much.

THE MIRACLE OF FEEDING THE FIVE THOUSAND

1. Jesus Commands The Group To Sit Down (Verse 10)

• Orderly Arrangement: Jesus Had The Crowd Sit Down On The Grass, Organizing Them Before Performing The Miracle.

  • Obedience Leads To Blessing: Those Who Followed Jesus' Instructions And Sat Down Would Soon Receive His Miraculous Provision.

2. The Five Thousand Are Fed (Verse 11)

• Giving Thanks And Distributing The Food: Jesus Took The Loaves, Gave Thanks, And Distributed Them Through The Disciples. He Also Distributed The Fish, Providing As Much As The People Wanted.

  • Miracle In Jesus’ Hands: The Miracle Occurred In Jesus’ Hands As He Gave Thanks And Distributed The Food. The Disciples Participated By Distributing What Jesus Provided, Showing That God’s Work Often Involves Human Cooperation.

  • Extravagant Provision: The People Ate As Much As They Wanted, Demonstrating God's Abundant Provision.

3. Gathering Up The Fragments (Verses 12-13)

• Collecting The Leftovers: After Everyone Had Eaten Their Fill, Jesus Instructed The Disciples To Gather The Leftover Fragments, Ensuring That Nothing Was Wasted.

  • Twelve Baskets Of Fragments: The Disciples Collected Twelve Baskets Full Of Leftover Bread, Illustrating That God's Provision Is Not Only Abundant But Also Orderly And Efficient.

Key Points

1. Testing And Teaching: Jesus Used The Situation To Teach His Disciples About Faith And Reliance On God’s Provision.

2. Small Offerings For Great Miracles: God Can Use Even The Smallest Resources To Perform Great Works.

3. Order And Generosity In Miracles: Jesus Performed The Miracle In An Orderly Fashion, Demonstrating Both His Control And His Generosity.

4. No Waste In God’s Kingdom: Jesus’ Instruction To Gather The Fragments Shows A Principle Of Stewardship, Ensuring That Nothing Is Wasted Even In Abundance.

This Miracle Highlights Jesus’ Compassion, His Divine Power, And His Ability To Teach And Involve His Disciples In His Work.

Objections by Unbelief. John 5 Nineteen Thru Forty Seven

JESUS EXPLAINS HIS RELATIONSHIP TO THE FATHER

1. The Son Does As The Father Does (VERSES 19-20)

• Mutual Work And Submission: Jesus Explained That He, As The Son, Can Do Nothing By Himself But Only What He Sees The Father Doing. His Actions Are A Reflection Of The Father’s Work And Will.

  • Unity Of Purpose: The Son’s Actions Are Perfectly Aligned With The Father’s Will, Not Out Of Coercion But Out Of Unity And Love.

  • Greater Works To Come: Jesus Promised That Even Greater Works Would Be Shown To Demonstrate His Divine Mission And Authority.

2. The Works Of The Father And The Son (VERSES 21-23)

• Authority Over Life And Judgment: Jesus Stated That, Like The Father, He Has The Power To Give Life And Has Been Given The Authority To Judge.

  • Purpose Of Judgment: All Judgment Is Given To The Son So That People Will Honor Him Just As They Honor The Father. Refusing To Honor The Son Is Equivalent To Refusing To Honor The Father.

3. From Death To Life In The Son Of God (VERSES 24-27)

• Everlasting Life Through Faith: Jesus Declared That Those Who Hear His Word And Believe In The Father Will Have Everlasting Life And Avoid Judgment.

  • Resurrection Power: Jesus Revealed That Even The Dead Will Hear His Voice And Live, Asserting His Divine Power Over Life And Death.

  • Life In Himself: The Father Has Given Jesus The Unique Ability To Have Life In Himself, Signifying His Divine Nature And Authority.

4. The Reality Of The Son’s Coming Judgment (VERSES 28-30)

• Universal Resurrection: Jesus Announced A Future Time When All In The Graves Would Hear His Voice—Some To Resurrection Of Life, Others To Condemnation.

  • Righteous Judgment: Jesus Affirmed That His Judgments Are Righteous Because He Seeks The Father’s Will, Not His Own.

5. The Five-Fold Testimony To Who Jesus Is

1. Jesus’ Own Testimony (VERSES 31-32)

   • Need For External Witness: Jesus Acknowledged That His Testimony Alone Would Not Be Sufficient; Others Must Bear Witness To His Identity.

2. Testimony Of John The Baptist (VERSES 33-35)

   • John’s Witness: John The Baptist Testified To The Truth About Jesus, Which The Religious Leaders Were Initially Willing To Accept.

3. Testimony Of Jesus’ Works (VERSE 36)

   • Miracles As Evidence: Jesus’ Miracles, Such As Healing The Paralyzed Man, Serve As Greater Witnesses Than John’s Words, Proving That He Is Sent By The Father.

4. Testimony Of The Father (VERSES 37-38)

   • Father’s Confirmation: God The Father Has Testified About Jesus Through The Scriptures, Old Testament Prophecy, And At Jesus' Baptism.

5. Testimony Of The Scriptures (VERSE 39)

   • Scriptures Testify Of Jesus: The Religious Leaders Searched The Scriptures For Eternal Life, But Jesus Pointed Out That Those Scriptures Testify About Him.

6. The Reason For Their Unbelief (VERSES 40-44)

• Lack Of Willingness And Love For God: The Religious Leaders' Refusal To Believe In Jesus Was Due To A Lack Of Willingness And Love For God. They Preferred The Honor Of Men Over The Honor From God.

  • Prophecy Of Rejection: Jesus Predicted That They Would Accept A False Messiah Because They Did Not Seek The Honor From God.

7. The Testimony Of Moses (VERSES 45-47)

• Moses’ Testimony: Jesus Explained That Moses, Whom The Religious Leaders Trusted, Wrote About Him. If They Truly Believed Moses’ Writings, They Would Believe In Jesus.

  • Rejection Of Moses Equals Rejection Of Jesus: By Rejecting Jesus, They Were Also Rejecting The Teachings Of Moses And The Scriptures That Pointed To Him.

Summary

Jesus Emphasized His Unity With The Father In Works, Authority, And Purpose. He Established His Divine Role As The Giver Of Life And The Judge Of Humanity, Backed By Multiple Testimonies, Including His Works, The Witness Of John The Baptist, The Father, The Scriptures, And Moses. Despite This Overwhelming Evidence, The Religious Leaders' Rejection Was Rooted In Their Pride And Desire For Human Honor Over Divine Truth.