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• Expalantion: Understanding Each Section & Learning from These Verses
• Personal Thoughts: What This Scripture Means for You & How this Scripture speak to your heart?
• Personal Commentary: Deepening Our Walk with God: See how these words draw us closer to God.
• Christian Discipleship: Following Jesus & Let this Scripture guide your steps as you follow Jesus.
• Spiritual Growth: Growing Spiritually & Discover how these verses help you grow in your faith.
• Ask yourself this question: How can you live out this Scripture in your daily life?

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Welcome: Welcoming the Congregation

Good morning, dear friends. It’s always a joy to gather together as one family in Christ. Whether you’ve been with us for years or this is your first time, know that you are welcome here. Today, we’ll be exploring a passage from the Gospel of John that challenges us to look deeper into our relationship with Jesus. Let’s open our hearts to what God wants to teach us this morning.

Opening Prayer: A Prayer for Guidance

Heavenly Father, we come before You with humble hearts, seeking Your wisdom and guidance. As we open Your Word today, help us to understand what You are saying to us. Let Your truth sink deep into our souls, and may it change the way we live. Thank You for being the Bread of Life that sustains us. In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.

Introduction to Scripture: Setting the Stage

The passage we’re looking at today is from John 6:56-69. This Scripture is all about choices—whether we choose to follow Jesus or walk away. It’s a moment where the disciples, and even many in the crowd, had to decide if they were truly committed to Jesus or if they were just there for the free food. It challenges us to think about why we follow Jesus and what it really means to stay with Him, even when it’s hard.

The Events in John 6:56-69: The Moment of Decision

In John 6:56-69, Jesus has just finished teaching that He is the Bread of Life. He tells the crowd that whoever eats His flesh and drinks His blood will remain in Him, and He in them. This teaching was tough for many to accept, and as a result, many people turned away from following Him. They couldn’t understand that Jesus was speaking about spiritual nourishment, not physical food. Even the disciples were shaken. Jesus asked them, “You do not want to leave too, do you?” Peter, speaking for the group, responded with faith: “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.”

Scripture Reading: John 6:56-69 (NIV)

56 Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in them.
57 Just as the living Father sent me and I live because of the Father, so the one who feeds on me will live because of me.
58 This is the bread that came down from heaven. Your ancestors ate manna and died, but whoever feeds on this bread will live forever.
59 He said this while teaching in the synagogue in Capernaum.
60 On hearing it, many of his disciples said, “This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?”
61 Aware that his disciples were grumbling about this, Jesus said to them, “Does this offend you?
62 Then what if you see the Son of Man ascend to where he was before!
63 The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you—they are full of the Spirit and life.
64 Yet there are some of you who do not believe.” For Jesus had known from the beginning which of them did not believe and who would betray him.
65 He went on to say, “This is why I told you that no one can come to me unless the Father has enabled them.”
66 From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him.
67 “You do not want to leave too, do you?” Jesus asked the Twelve.
68 Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.
69 We have come to believe and to know that you are the Holy One of God.”

Intercessory Prayer

A Prayer for Strength and Commitment

Lord Jesus, we come before You today, recognizing that following You isn’t always easy. Sometimes, Your teachings challenge us, and we don’t always understand. We ask for Your strength to stay committed to You, even when the road is tough. Help us to trust that You are the Bread of Life and that in You, we find everything we need. Draw us closer to You and help us to walk in faith, no matter the cost. Amen.

Congregational Prayer Response

A Prayer Together

Lord, we believe that You are the Holy One of God. To whom else can we go? You have the words of eternal life. Help us to remain in You, just as You remain in us. Amen.

John 6:56-69 – Ready to Quit? Maybe It’s Time!

Sermon Introduction

Have you ever felt like walking away from something difficult? Maybe it’s a relationship, a job, or even your faith. In John 6:56-69, we see that even Jesus’ closest followers had moments of doubt and confusion. After Jesus spoke about being the bread of life and called His disciples to deeper commitment, many couldn’t handle it—they turned back and no longer followed Him. This passage challenges us to stay with Jesus, even when His teachings are tough to understand or live out. Today, we’ll look at why sticking with Him is always worth it, even when it’s hard.

Historical Context and Impact Today

In this passage, Jesus is speaking in a synagogue in Capernaum. His message about eating His flesh and drinking His blood was shocking to His Jewish audience. In their culture, consuming blood was strictly forbidden, so Jesus’ words sounded outrageous. Historically, this teaching led many to turn away from Jesus, but it also became a defining moment for the early church. They had to decide: would they follow Jesus only when it was easy, or would they trust Him, even when His teachings were difficult? Today, this passage reminds us that true discipleship isn’t about comfort—it’s about commitment. In our world, where people often chase after easy answers, Jesus calls us to something deeper and more meaningful.

Sermon Title: Ready to Quit? Maybe It’s Time!

Expository Outline

1. The Challenge of Commitment (John 6:56-60)

• Jesus’ Teaching on the Bread of Life: Jesus calls His followers to abide in Him completely, but this is a hard teaching for many to accept.
• The Disciples’ Struggle: Even those closest to Jesus find His words difficult and begin to grumble.

2. The Turning Point (John 6:61-66)

• Jesus Confronts the Doubt: Jesus knows His disciples are struggling, and He asks them if His words offend them.
• The Departure of Many: Faced with a difficult decision, many of His followers choose to walk away rather than wrestle with the truth.

3. The Power of Faithful Perseverance (John 6:67-69)

• Peter’s Confession of Faith: When Jesus asks the Twelve if they want to leave too, Peter responds with a powerful declaration: “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.”
• Choosing to Stay: Despite the challenges, Peter and the remaining disciples choose to stay with Jesus, trusting in His words even when they don’t fully understand.

4. The Call to Deep Discipleship (Application)

• Living Out the Hard Teachings: Following Jesus isn’t always easy, but it’s always worth it. We are called to trust Him, even when His words are difficult.
• The Reward of Commitment: True discipleship brings eternal life and a deeper relationship with Christ—something the world can’t offer.

This outline is designed to help your congregation understand the importance of sticking with Jesus, even when His teachings challenge us. By reflecting on this passage, we can grow in our commitment to Christ and deepen our spiritual walk.

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• Expalantion: Understanding Each Section & Learning from These Verses
• Personal Thoughts: What This Scripture Means for You & How this Scripture speak to your heart?
• Personal Commentary: Deepening Our Walk with God: See how these words draw us closer to God.
• Christian Discipleship: Following Jesus & Let this Scripture guide your steps as you follow Jesus.
• Spiritual Growth: Growing Spiritually & Discover how these verses help you grow in your faith.
• Ask yourself this question: How can you live out this Scripture in your daily life?

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