What a beautiful morning! I’m looking forward to seeing you all again this afternoon. It has been a while since I posted an update. I was so excited after we had so many people in church a couple of weeks ago. It was good to see Edith. Keep her in prayer as she continues recovering from a bad fall that left her hospitalized for some time. We’ve also had a few visitors. Last week was back down, but I remain hopeful, knowing that God is at work among us.

We’re still in John, chapter 6. This week, we’ll cover verses 41-51. We pick up the dialog that began after the crowd found Jesus on the other side of the lake. The previous day, he fed 5,000 men along with the women and children, setting up for the lesson that we have been exploring over the last few weeks. At some point, this exchange moves from the lakeside to the local synagogue. The text does not make it clear at what point the transition happened, but it might have been here, as Jesus will now respond to the grumbling of the unbelieving Jews because he has said, “I am the bread that came down from Heaven.” He will conclude his response with an even more provocative statement in verse 51, “I am the living bread that came down out of heaven; if anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever; and the bread also which I will give for the life of the world is My flesh.”

I hope that you have been finding this study beneficial, and I hope you’ll join us today. John tells us that his gospel was written, “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name.” (20:31) Most likely I am writing to believers, but I pray that this strengthens your faith and gives you information that will help you as you share the good news of salvation through Jesus. If you have not made Him lord of your life, I pray that your time will be now.

Love y’all!

Larry