Jesus switches up the conversation from physical food to spiritual food, from miracles to the one who makes miracles happen.
When Jesus makes claims of being greater than the miracles recorded in the Torah, many Jewish followers of Jesus followed no more. Jesus really knew how to thin out a crowd…a real motive check.
Jesus makes exclusive claims about himself being the only way to God.
Many people despise the exclusivity of Jesus because is lays bare all our sin and our need for a great Savior outside of ourselves.
Jesus only wants one thing of his followers- everything.
When hearing the Gospel and really understanding it, some will turn away in disgust. Others will be passive and unmoved. Both of those groups remain in rebellion to God- regardless if loud or quiet. Be persistent with Jesus’ message and mission.
Jesus, help me to hear and obey all, not just pick and choose. I want you are you are, not cast in my own image.
