As was seen in Part I, John 6 opens with Jesus addressing a congregation of about 20,000 people known as “Sheep without a shepherd.” Sadly, it ends with a pointed question directed to a congregation of only twelve, one of them being instrumental in His crucifixion.

The main point of John 6

Jesus emphatically says: “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him who He has sent” (John 6:29).

Since the crowds disdain Jesus’ words He uses metaphors to arrest their attention which ultimately exacerbates their will to walk away from Him. Jesus’ listeners are like a camel with too much straw on his back.… Continue reading

Psalm 118 reminds me of my youth pastor days. I’d never been river rafting and thought it would be a great opportunity to hang out with students on a father/son rafting trip in the Kern River. Our adventure began on a “less perilous” portion of the river, but we gradually made it to the “Tombstone and Sock ‘em Dog rapids.” (Good video if the sound is off). As our confidence increased it was time to “man-up” to “Thunder Run.” By day’s end our trusty guide was no longer available so I was “volunteered” to guide the raft through “Thunder Run,” Oorah!… Continue reading