Commentary on the book of john chapter 6

The chat with priscilla what men wished women knew part one duration. 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. Within these 3 events in john chapter 6, during the time just preceding the passover, john shows us jesus miraculously feeding a multitude, like moses. Lets turn to john chapter 6 in our bibles and go through it. They acknowledge him to be the prophet that should come into the world, 14. In this first part of the chapter jesus feeds 5,000 people with just five barley loaves and two little fish.

Notes 1 the book went through two to three stages, or editions, before reaching its current form, at the latest, around ad 80100. Authors preface to an exegetical commentary on john. John 6 records christs fourth journey in the third year of his ministry when he preached by the sea of galilee. Immediately the boat was at the land where they were going. This begins the study in the most spiritual book in the entire bible, the book of john.

At the time of writing, john was quite an old man, and was possibly one of the last surviving eyewitnesses of the lord jesus. They acknowledge him to be the prophet that should come into the world, joh 6. This miracle is also recorded in the other three gospel accounts. John 6 is the sixth chapter of the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. One evidence of johns intended audience as being to the world was that he often explains names, places and customs which would be unfamiliar to nonjews, indicating the audience that god intended the gospel of john to reach. John part 1 10 lessons covering john 1 6 with lesson six a study on being born again and lesson ten a topical study on jesus disciples.

John 6 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. 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. Do you think you can explain to someone how the whole story broke down. A great crowd was following him, because they were watching the signs which he did on those who were ill. Free bible commentary on johns gospel in easy english.

Title, author and date, background and setting, historical and theological themes, interpretive challenges and an outline by chapter and verse. Its best to first complete the gospel of john bible study lesson by yourself, but this format works great with families, couples, youth groups and sunday school classes. The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham. And, nowadays there may be a great deal of anxiety to hear the gospel, yet. Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry. The purpose of verses 5 6 is to explain that john the baptist was the one who fulfilled the old. It records jesus miracles of feeding the five thousand and walking on water, the bread of life discourse, popular rejection of his teaching and peter s confession of faith, and anticipates his betrayal by judas iscariot. Actually, in an early jewish commentary on the book of exodus, it said, as the. The gospel of john is the fourth section of what some call the fourfold gospel, with four voices giving different perspectives on the life of jesus of nazareth. John 6 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Now the claims in chapter 5 and the power demonstrated in chapter 6 are put in. Jesus passes the sea of tiberias, and a great multitude follow him, joh 6. David guzik commentary on john 6 describes the feeding of the five thousand, and jesus walking on water, approaching the disciples in the boat. Robertsons word pictures of the new testament, john 7.

Peculiarities differences between the gospel of john and the synoptic gospels. This is the key to the chronology of the chapter and shows that about a year had elapsed since the healing at the pool of bethesda, just mentioned in the preceding chapter. The book of john is not like the book of matthew, mark, or luke which cover the same period of time. The passage states that the events occur after the narrative of chapter 5, which turns out to be several months later. Quite often in this gospel people call jesus rabbi and then do not treat him. The context 21the disciples were willing therefore to receive jesus into the boat. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter six bible truth.

Even the common jews expected the messiah to come into the world, and to be a great prophet. He feeds five thousand with five loaves, and two fishes, joh 6. Observe the effect this miracle had upon the people. John bible study notes by email from john karmelich. Philip was probably the provider for the disciples, as judas was the treasurer. John is the only evangelist mentioning three passovers in his gospel. This is one of my own personal favorites of all the sixtysix books of the bible. Jun 20, 2019 jesus has performed a lot of miracles from chapter two of the book of john, but the wonder in chapter six is one of the best ones.

This is part 8 in a 23part study on the book of john. John 6 commentary jesus reveals himself to be the bread of life. John 6 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 6 in plain english. Jesus went up into the hill and he was sitting there with his disciples. It was getting dark by now and jesus had still not rejoined them 18 the wind was strong, and the sea was getting rough. Jesus demonstrates his authority in two nature miracles. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. Read the book of john from the bible with full chapters, highlighted popular verses, and helpful bible commentary for studying scripture. Includes topical study on the feasts lessons 24 and topical study on sheep. These were placed in the outer court, away from the guestchamber, for the governor of the feast is ignorant of the circumstances. The gospel of john was written by the apostle john, between approximately 70 to 90 ad. For example, if you take a look at chapter six, verse five, of john, the question is raised by. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english.

In this chapter, we see jesus feed a large group of people that come to hear him preach. This is the main reason why we assume that the public service of the lord jesus must have lasted for about three years compare john 2. This is easy to understand, however, because the bread is of primary importance for the evangelist in view of jesus upcoming discourse on the bread of life. Introductions to every book of the bible by dr john macarthur. Then a great multitude followed him, because they saw his signs which he performed on those who were diseased. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 1 by cooper abrams. John 6 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. You can find the best commentary on john for you using the tools on the right side. John chapter 6 packs several crucial moments into one narrative. After these things jesus went over the sea of galilee, which is the sea of tiberias. John 6 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god. John 6 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 6. John 6 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on.

David guzik commentary on john 6 describes the feeding of the five thousand. It is natural that an eyewitness should remember the number and know roughly their size. Mens ministry home womens ministry home childrens ministry home pastors ministry home. John 6 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. In verses 15, john tells us that jesus was the word, the light of the world and that proclaims his deity. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. In john chapter 6, one can see the difficulty that christ caused for the jewish ruling council. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. That was the true light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world john 1. Here was this plenty of grass where christ was preaching.

John is the only one of the four gospel writers all four describe this miracle who tells us this took place near the time. Aug 29, 20 21 videos play all gospel of john chapter by chapter 21 videos luwalaga j. You can study the bible using notes sent to you by email from john karmelich. Nothing more fully shows the darkness of mens minds, than that when the light had appeared, there needed a witness to call attention to it.

He feeds five thousand with five loaves, and two fishes, 5. Verse 4 now the passover, the feast of the jews, was at hand. John with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Read john 6 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. John 6, new international version niv the bible app. Jesus, the lifegiver and judge, is revealed as the bread of life. John 6 after this jesus went away to the other side of the. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the. Study guide for john 6 by david guzik blue letter bible.

John chapter 6 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesusverse 1. One of the loveliest things in the fourth gospel is that john, the old fisherman. The heart of the revelation has now been given in jesus keynote address chap. John chapter 6 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. They typically cover a chapter of the book of john. The disciples take ship, and go towards capernaum, and are overtaken with a storm, 1618.

Commentaries for john chapter 6 jesus, the lifegiver and judge, is revealed as the bread of life. Study the bible online using commentary on john 6 and more. One evidence of johns intended audience as being to the world was that he often explains names, places and customs which would be unfamiliar to nonjews, indicating the audience that god intended the gospel of john. There order and meaning 7 edersheim, chapter 4, the officiating priesthood. After these things jesus went away to the other side of the sea of galilee or tiberias. John is the only gospel writer to call this sea tiberias. This seminarylevel study retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. The book of john series scott huckaby is developing a bible study series that will be a versebyverse exposition of the book of john. The quiz below is designed to help you recall the chapter. Lesson 1 of each part can be downloaded below as pdf. Passages can be assigned the week prior from the website. 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. Precept upon precept precept ministries international inductive study.