THREE DIALOGUES
In 6.22-71.: Three different groups interact with Jesus: the crowd from the feeding (vv. 22-40; the Jews in the synagogue (vv.41-59); and the disciples (vv. 60-71).
Read John 6.22-40. In 6.22-40: The story of the crowd continues. One boat confirms Jesus unique sea cross. In verses 23-24: Boats from Tiberias, on the southwest shore. In verse 25: On seeking and findings, see 1.37--45; 7.33-34; 8.21; 13.33-36. In verse 26: Jesus questions their motives (contrast 6.2). In verses 27-30: The dialogue moves to another level; the food of eternal life. In verses 31-34: They appeal to their Exodus ancestors (fathers, compare 4.12, 20) who ate manna (Ex16.15), bread from heaven (Ex 16.4; Ps 78.24. Jesus asserts that the bread from heaven is not manna, but the one who comes down from heaven, giving life to the world. The crowd in language reminiscent of the Samaritan woman (see 4.15), requests the true bread. In verses 35-40: The crowd has no opportunity to respond after v. 35, the first of the great I am sayings. The last days (see 6.9, 40, 44, 54; compare 11.24); Eternal life is manifested in resurrection, not judgment. Comments or Questions..
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