Scripture to Read: John 6:32–40
After the crowd reminded Jesus about the manna in the wilderness, Jesus quickly set them straight and told them that His Father gave the bread in the wilderness and He also gave “the bread… which comes down out of heaven, and gives life to the world” (John 6:33). The people heard this and quickly responded with, “Lord, always give us this bread” (John 6:34). These people had no idea what they had just asked for. They were still focused on physical bread, as Jesus talked about Himself being “the bread of life.” Jesus made it very clear in John 6:35–40 that He is “the bread of life” and that God the Father had sent Him down from heaven, not to carry out His own will but that He was there to do the will of God the Father who had sent Him (John 6:38). To ensure that none of the people were confused about what God the Father’s will might be, Jesus told the people in John 6:40, “For this is the will of My Father, that everyone who beholds the Son and believes in Him will have eternal life, and I Myself will raise him up on the last day.” Jesus told them they must place their faith in Him to have eternal life. As God led the Apostle John to write His Word, He knew we would be examining His Truth today. Since we know the whole story and that Jesus is the Christ, we have no excuse for not believing and walking in obedience to Him.
Challenge & Application
• What did Jesus make clear to the crowd that day?
• How do we know the will of God for us today as we walk with Him?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!