After becoming popular and attracting many followers, Jesus taught about what we call the Incarnation, the Son of God becoming human flesh. The Incarnation made it possible for people to have eternal life. Instead of being overjoyed at this news, many so-called followers turned away from Jesus in John 6:41-71. After asking the his original followers if they also wanted to leave him, Peter responded with a question that can serve as a lifeline to us when we find it difficult to believe. (full sermon notes)
We left off the story at the end of Genesis with Joseph’s coffin in Egypt and his words about God visiting his people in...
Jesus announced that the hour had come for him to be glorified, but his glorification would begin with a cross.
Even though his people grumbled and quarreled, the Lord satisfied their needs at his own expense.