Many Of His Disciples Turned Back And The Crowd Answered—You Have A Demon!
John 6:60-7:24
To Whom Shall We Go?
In John 6:60, it is revealed that the disciples require an additional explanation from Jesus to fully comprehend what he had spoken about in verses 25-59. Jesus is aware that the disciples are puzzled and expressing dissatisfaction, much like the rest of the audience. Jesus does not shy away from saying things that confuse the disciples. Instead, he challenges them to understand the truth about his identity. He encourages them to think deeply about his incarnation and return to the heavenly realm.
According to Jesus, understanding certain things is beyond human capacity. He says that the Spirit is the source of life and that the flesh is useless. Jesus' words are spiritual and give life. The Spirit must bring about new birth for people to comprehend Jesus. Jesus's words bring life, and the Holy Spirit uses them to create faith and lead to being reborn. Even sinners can be saved by hearing Jesus's message and receiving the Holy Spirit (Romans 10:17).
Jesus knows that not all the people with him were given to him by the Father. Therefore, he tells the group that some of them do not believe. After listening to Jesus talk about being the bread of life and the necessity of eating his flesh and drinking his blood, many followers began to leave. When Jesus asked if the disciples wanted to leave, Peter responded, saying they had nowhere else to go since Jesus had the words of eternal life and they believed he was the Holy One of God. The disciples may only comprehend Jesus' message partially, but they have faith in him. They will stay even if what he says is upsetting or controversial. They believe that Jesus is the Savior sent by God to rescue humanity, and they have no other options. He reminds the twelve disciples that he had chosen them personally, but one of them is a traitor. John clarifies that Jesus was referring to Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, who was one of the twelve and planned to betray Jesus.
According to Jesus, understanding certain things is beyond human capacity. He says that the Spirit is the source of life and that the flesh is useless. Jesus' words are spiritual and give life. The Spirit must bring about new birth for people to comprehend Jesus. Jesus's words bring life, and the Holy Spirit uses them to create faith and lead to being reborn. Even sinners can be saved by hearing Jesus's message and receiving the Holy Spirit (Romans 10:17).
Jesus knows that not all the people with him were given to him by the Father. Therefore, he tells the group that some of them do not believe. After listening to Jesus talk about being the bread of life and the necessity of eating his flesh and drinking his blood, many followers began to leave. When Jesus asked if the disciples wanted to leave, Peter responded, saying they had nowhere else to go since Jesus had the words of eternal life and they believed he was the Holy One of God. The disciples may only comprehend Jesus' message partially, but they have faith in him. They will stay even if what he says is upsetting or controversial. They believe that Jesus is the Savior sent by God to rescue humanity, and they have no other options. He reminds the twelve disciples that he had chosen them personally, but one of them is a traitor. John clarifies that Jesus was referring to Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, who was one of the twelve and planned to betray Jesus.
My Teaching Is Not Mine
The Feast of Tabernacles celebrates how God provided for the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. They lived in tabernacles while traveling toward the Land of Promise. This feast is an annual reminder that God's past saving grace will continue to guide and protect the Israelites in the future. However, in chapter 7, Jesus had to go to the feast in secret because some people wanted to kill him.
Jesus' brothers would have been aware of his virtuous life and witnessed his miraculous acts. They also knew their family lineage as descendants of David. However, their perception of Jesus' mission was incomplete and misguided, as they believed he had come to triumph rather than endure suffering and then triumph. Due to their limited understanding, they offered Jesus misguided counsel, which he ultimately disregarded.
The people held conflicting views about Jesus and the uncertainty during that time. On the one hand, people witnessed Jesus performing miracles and believed it to be the work of God. However, the establishment was hostile toward Jesus, creating confusion among the people. This uncertainty was due to differing expectations, assumptions, and concerns among various groups. While the Jews debated whether Jesus was benevolent or deceitful, people hesitated to speak openly about him due to intimidation by the authorities (v. 13).
Jesus says he is not seeking his glory but rather the glory of the one who sent him. He will not change his message or adjust his statements for popularity or influence. Jesus will not try to please the crowd, as his intentions are pure, and his words are truthful. He has a specific purpose and will love God and his people, and ultimately, he will go to the cross and fulfill his mission.
Jesus responds to his opponents who are questioning him based on the teachings of Moses. He claims that Moses supports him. Jesus accuses his opponents of not following the law and questions why they want to harm him. Jesus understands that following the law means refraining from killing and accepting his message instead of rejecting him. In John 5:39, Jesus says that the Scriptures bear witness to him, and in 5:46-47, he states that Moses wrote about him. He also declares that attempts to kill him violate the law. Jesus made statements that shocked the crowd, and they accused him of having a demon. They also asked who wanted to kill him. The account confirms the truth of what Jesus said.
Jesus' brothers would have been aware of his virtuous life and witnessed his miraculous acts. They also knew their family lineage as descendants of David. However, their perception of Jesus' mission was incomplete and misguided, as they believed he had come to triumph rather than endure suffering and then triumph. Due to their limited understanding, they offered Jesus misguided counsel, which he ultimately disregarded.
The people held conflicting views about Jesus and the uncertainty during that time. On the one hand, people witnessed Jesus performing miracles and believed it to be the work of God. However, the establishment was hostile toward Jesus, creating confusion among the people. This uncertainty was due to differing expectations, assumptions, and concerns among various groups. While the Jews debated whether Jesus was benevolent or deceitful, people hesitated to speak openly about him due to intimidation by the authorities (v. 13).
Jesus says he is not seeking his glory but rather the glory of the one who sent him. He will not change his message or adjust his statements for popularity or influence. Jesus will not try to please the crowd, as his intentions are pure, and his words are truthful. He has a specific purpose and will love God and his people, and ultimately, he will go to the cross and fulfill his mission.
Jesus responds to his opponents who are questioning him based on the teachings of Moses. He claims that Moses supports him. Jesus accuses his opponents of not following the law and questions why they want to harm him. Jesus understands that following the law means refraining from killing and accepting his message instead of rejecting him. In John 5:39, Jesus says that the Scriptures bear witness to him, and in 5:46-47, he states that Moses wrote about him. He also declares that attempts to kill him violate the law. Jesus made statements that shocked the crowd, and they accused him of having a demon. They also asked who wanted to kill him. The account confirms the truth of what Jesus said.





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