Study Desk

They got into a boat and started across for Capernaum. Later that evening Jesus had still not come to them,

When the disciples had rowed for three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the water. He kept coming closer to the boat, and they were terrified.

some boats from Tiberias sailed near the place where the crowd had eaten the bread for which the Lord had given thanks.

They saw that Jesus and his disciples had left. Then they got into the boats and went to Capernaum to look for Jesus.

Jesus answered, "I tell you for certain that you are not looking for me because you saw the miracles, but because you ate all the food you wanted.

Don't work for food that spoils. Work for food that gives eternal life. The Son of Man will give you this food, because God the Father has given him the right to do so."

For example, when our ancestors were in the desert, they were given manna to eat. It happened just as the Scriptures say, ‘God gave them bread from heaven to eat.'"

Jesus then told them, "I tell you for certain that Moses wasn't the one who gave you bread from heaven. My Father is the one who gives you the true bread from heaven.

I tell you for certain that everyone who has faith in me has eternal life.

Jesus answered: I tell you for certain that you won't live unless you eat the flesh and drink the blood of the Son of Man.

Many of Jesus' disciples heard him and said, "This is too hard for anyone to understand."

It was almost time for the Festival of Shelters,

During the festival the Jewish leaders looked for Jesus and asked, "Where is he?"

If I wanted to bring honor to myself, I would speak for myself. But I want to honor the one who sent me. That is why I tell the truth and not a lie.

in order to obey the Law of Moses. Why are you angry with me for making someone completely well on the Sabbath?

Yet here he is, speaking for everyone to hear. And no one is arguing with him. Do you suppose the authorities know that he is the Messiah?

You will look for me, but you won't find me. You cannot go where I am going."

What did he mean by saying that we will look for him, but won't find him? Why can't we go where he is going?"

Once again Jesus spoke to the people. This time he said, "I am the light for the world! Follow me, and you won't be walking in the dark. You will have the light that gives life."

The Pharisees objected, "You are the only one speaking for yourself, and what you say isn't true!"