John 6:22-40 – For people who desired another heavenly handout, Jesus offered Himself as the only thing to sustain us. Only through Christ can you be truly satisfied.
What Happened Then
- Jesus had recently fed a large crowd, and they were seeking the next handout (6:10-11, 22-26).
- Jesus warned them about pursuits focused solely on meeting physical needs (6:27).
- Being a disciple of Jesus is based on belief and not performance (6:28-29).
- God graciously meets our physical needs in a way that points to our greater ones (6:30-33).
- In a world full of letdowns, Jesus is the only thing that can truly satisfy (6:34-35).
- Since God initiates salvation, those who receive it cannot lose it (6:36-37).
- God knows all about us yet still desires us to be with Him throughout eternity (6:38-40).
What Needs to Happen Now
- Acknowledge the numerous ways that God has met your multifaceted needs.
- Remedy your discontentment by ceasing to pursue things that can’t satisfy you.
- Evaluate if you are seeking what Jesus gives more than who Jesus is.
- If you seek eternal satisfaction, look nowhere other than Jesus.
Travis Agnew serves as the Lead Pastor of Rocky Creek Church in Greenville, SC. His most recent book is Just (About) Married.
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