Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of johnchapter 6. After these things jesus went over the sea of galilee, which is the sea of tiberias. For example, if you take a look at chapter six, verse five, of john, the question is. The author of a muchloved twovolume matthew commentary 1990 that he greatly revised and expanded fourteen years later, frederick dale bruner now offers the gospel of john. After seeing the jews and the disciples struggling with the radical nature of his words, our lord says to the disciples and to us all. Commentaries for john chapter 6 jesus, the lifegiver and judge, is revealed as the bread of life. John chapter 6 jesus feeds 5000 men and their families 6.
Capernaum is a few miles to the north of tiberias, on the northwestern tip of the sea of galilee. John 6 is the sixth chapter of the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. John 6 commentary jesus reveals himself to be the bread of life. For the present therefore let us lay aside our excessive sumptuousness, and let us endure moderation, and learn to acquire by honest labor all that we are to have. John tells the good news about jesus a free bible version and commentary on the gospel of john in easy english. And john uses moses as a reference point for this revelation.
Aug 29, 20 21 videos play all gospel of john chapter by chapter 21 videos luwalaga j. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. Galilee, jerusalem, galilee, jerusalem the end of chapter 4 finds jesus in galilee. Jul 26, 2015 as in the exodus, god and gods will are about to be revealed. John is the only one of the four gospel writers all four describe this miracle who tells us this took place near the. John is the only gospel writer to call this sea tiberias. Gospel of john chapter 6 free online bible study lessons. Rather than relying primarily on recent scholarship, bruner honors and draws from the churchs. This reading from johns gospel demonstrates that jesus is mightier than moses. In chapter 6, then, it is the lord come down from heaven, humbled and put to death, not now as the son of god, one with the father, the source of life.
The multitude that stood on the other side of the sea. It records jesus miracles of feeding the five thousand and walking on water, the bread of life discourse, popular rejection of his teaching and peters confession of faith, and anticipates his betrayal by judas iscariot. In john chapter 6, one can see the difficulty that christ caused for the jewish. The heart of the revelation has now been given in jesus keynote address chap. From wikibooks, open books for an open world studies. He was not that light, but was sent to bear witness of that light. The discourse follows the stories of the feeding of the five thousand. Chapter 6 our reading for this week moves back to galilee. Librivox recording of commentary on the gospel of john, book 6 by cyril of alexandria.
John 6 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Quite often in this gospel people call jesus rabbi and then do not treat him. Commentary on jesus bread of life discourse john 6. John 6 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. It was now dark, and jesus had not yet come to them. It is the spirit that gives life, the flesh is of no avail. Jesus feeds over 5,000 people with bread and fish but offers them something far more valuable the bread of life. For millions of noncatholic christians, jesus was using pure symbolism in john 6.
Each of the four gospel writers described the highlights of jesus ministry as. The remainder of johns gospel deals with the themes introduced here. This miracle is also recorded in the other three gospel accounts. The gospel of john verse by verse bible study the word was god john 1.
Gospel of john 6 commentary new testament matthew henry. The gospel of john has been received down through the ages as being the truth of god, divinely revealing that jesus is the son of god, and lord of lord. The idea of abiding appears throughout johns gospel e. It was written in the greek language by an author who wrote quite stylishly. Chapter 6 of the gospel of john original greek text and. Bible commentary early church fathers medieval patristic. Observe the effect this miracle had upon the people. Study the bible online using commentary on john 6 and more. Then a great multitude followed him, because they saw his. John 6 commentary william barclays daily study bible. As in the exodus, god and gods will are about to be revealed. And, nowadays there may be a great deal of anxiety to hear the gospel, yet.
A commentary more rich fruit of his lifetime of study and teaching. John 6 commentary the fourfold gospel bible study tools. Johns gospel contains the record of the saviors most profound discourses, his most convincing arguments with the jews, and of his declarations respecting himself and god. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. Chapter 6 of the gospel of john original greek text and translation. There are three passover periods mentioned in holy scripture.
This chapter is not as much about bread, even the bread of holy communion, as it is about who jesus is. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. John 6 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 6 in plain english. This remarkable, profound portion is not merely a preface or an introduction. Here was this plenty of grass where christ was preaching. In john, jesus becomes human as the incarnation of the creator god of. That was the true light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world john 1. Since this is a copy, the gospel itself must have been written before this time. Read john 6 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The gospel is the first of two works by the author, its companion volume being acts of apostles. Then a great multitude followed him, because they saw his signs which he performed on those who were diseased. Jesus when he came to the mountain, and seeing the multitudes of hungry people on the hill side, had compassion on them and used the occasion to reveal himself to them as their messiah by doing a great miracle. Watch our overview video on the gospel of john, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
One way john expresses this throughout the gospel is through the word abide. David guzik commentary on john 6 describes the feeding of the five thousand. John 6 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the gospel of john. Gospel of john 1 commentary new testament matthew henry. In him is life, and that life is the light of the world. John 6 records christs fourth journey in the third year of his ministry when he preached by the sea of galilee.
Background these verses constitute the ending of the bread of life discourse vv. It was getting dark by now and jesus had still not rejoined them 18 the wind was strong, and the sea was getting rough. John 6 after this jesus went away to the other side of. He had been with god since the beginning, and all things had been created through him. Free bible commentary on johns gospel in easy english. When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea, got into a boat, and started across the sea to capernaum.
An exegetical study of the concept of manna in the gospel of john and the writings of philo, novum testamentum supplement 10 leiden. What catholics believe about john 6 catholic answers. It is a tough thing to pull off, just doing the whole gospel of john. John 6 bible study detailed questions, answers and guide for an indepth versebyverse bible study of john chapter 6 in plain english that everyone can understand. Study guide for john 6 by david guzik blue letter bible. One of the loveliest things in the fourth gospel is that john, the old fisherman.
Now the claims in chapter 5 and the power demonstrated in chapter 6 are put in. Saw that there was no other boat there, save one, etc. John 6 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 6 in. Even the common jews expected the messiah to come into the world, and to be a great prophet. Jesus went up into the hill and he was sitting there with his disciples. Jesus demonstrates his authority in two nature miracles.
Read in english by a librivox volunteer book 6 of commentary on st johns gospel covers john 8. John 6 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. A great crowd was following him, because they were watching the signs which he did on those who were ill. Major differences between john and the synoptic gospels. John 6 bible study questions questions for john chapter 6 bible study. Sep, 2016 watch our overview video on the gospel of john, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. John 6 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The jews have a saying t, that the proselytes, in the days of the messiah, shall be all of them, proselytes drawn. The gospel of john chapter 6 contains the miracle of the loaves and fishes. Gospel of john verse by verse commentary trusting in jesus. Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood remain in me and i in them.
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