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Why Follow Jesus?

Nt Wright “What matters is not just what Jesus can do for you; what matters is

who Jesus is.”

Looking Back

Exodus OvertonesBread: “Then Jesus took the loaves,

gave thanks to God…” (John 6:11) – (Exodus 16)

Looking Back

Exodus OvertonesBreadWater: “When suddenly they saw Jesus

walking on water towards them.” (v.18)

New Exodus Promise

Looking Back

Exodus OvertonesBreadWater

New Exodus Promise

Questions?

• When did you get here? (V.25)– How long have we been missing out on

this free bread?

“Rabbi, when did you get here?”

Jesus and Baking Soda

Nt Wright “What matters is not just what Jesus can do for you; what matters is

who Jesus is.”

Questions?

• When did you get here? • What do we have to do to follow God?

(V.28)

“What must we do, to be doing the works of God?”

Questions?

• When did you get here? • What do we have to do to follow

God? (V.28)

“What must we do, to be doing the works of God? This is the work of God

that you trust in the one whom he sent.”

Questions?

• When did you get here? • What do we have to do to follow God? (V.28)

“What must we do, to be doing the works of God? This is the work of God that you trust in the one

whom he sent.”

Gift of trust: “God does the one great work of trust, and we simply (but really) bring this

already worked and working trust back to his Son.”

(Dale Bruner, 289)

Example - (Mark 9:20-24)

And they brought the boy to him. And when the spirit saw him, immediately it convulsed the boy,

and he fell on the ground and rolled about, foaming at the mouth. And Jesus asked his father, “How long has this been happening to him?” And

he said, “From childhood. And it has often cast him into fire and into water, to destroy him. But if you can do anything, have compassion on us and help us.” And Jesus said to him, “‘If you can’! All things

are possible for one who believes.” Immediately the father of the child cried out and said,

“I believe; help my unbelief!” (ESV)

Questions?

• When did you get here? • What do we have to do to follow God? (V.28)

“What must we be do, to be doing the works of God? This is the work of God that you trust in the

one whom he sent.”

The Gospel and Badminton

Dale Bruner “response-ability” (Bruner 390) – our ability to respond to God’s work in our time and

space.

Questions?

• When did you get here? • What do we have to do to follow God?• Prove it! So, what can you do? (V. 30)

“Then what sign do you do, that we may see and believe?”

Grammar Lesson with Jesus

Response – A Subject

So they said to him, “Then what sign do you do, that we may see and believe you? What

work do you perform? Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness; as it is written,

‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’” Jesus then said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, it was not Moses who gave you the

bread from heaven, but my Father is presently giving you the true bread from

heaven. (John 6:30-32)

Response – A Verb

So they said to him, “Then what sign do you do, that we may see and believe you? What

work do you perform? Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness; as it is written,

‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’” Jesus then said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, it was not Moses who gave you the

bread from heaven, but my Father is presently giving you the true bread from

heaven. (John 6:30-32 – Dale Bruner)

Response – Direct Object

So they said to him, “Then what sign do you do, that we may see and believe you? What work do you perform?

Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness; as it is written, ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’” Jesus

then said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but my

Father is presently giving you the true [authentic] bread from heaven.

(John 6:30-32 ESV)

“Jesus is saying, in effect, ‘Manna cannot compare with The Son of Man. You don’t need another miracle to prove

something. You need to open your eyes to the present miracle you

have right here in front of your face.’” (Bruner 398)

Response – Indirect Object

“For the bread of God is he who comes down from heaven and gives life to the [whole] world.” (John 6:33 ESV)

Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. (John 20:30-31 ESV)

Looking Forward

Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.” (John 6:35 ESV)

What is Jesus trying to teach?

Their understanding of their story is always as it is perceived



Jesus challenges the very essence of their experience




Trust demands response-ability




Trust demands response-abilityJesus is more present than we think

Why follow Jesus?: Application

Rehearse Mark 9 - Collaborative trust


Rehearse Mark 9 - Collaborative trust Remember the bread which brings life isn’t always

what we wantJBU Professor – unless bread is broken it offers us nothing


RehearseRememberRecite – “Master, give us this bread, now and

forever.” (Mark 6:34, MSG)

“Unless bread is broken it can offer us nothing.” (Tim Keller)

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