John 6:22–34 How does Grace work?

13/01/2026 27 min Temporada 3 Episodio 23
John 6:22–34 How does Grace work?

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Send us a textHungry for change but exhausted by striving? We open John 6:22–34 and walk with the crowd who chased Jesus for another meal while missing the meaning of the miracle. Pastor Harry Burns draws a clear line between the life we try to manage on our own and the life Jesus alone can give. The tension is real: we often want the gifts without the Giver, upgrades without surrender, resurrection without crucifixion. This conversation refuses easy answers and points us to the heart of the gospel—grace does not merely comfort; grace empowers surrender.We trace the crowd’s questions, their demand for signs, and Jesus’ surprising reply: “Do not work for the food that perishes.” When they ask for steps—“What must we do?”—Jesus levels our strategies with a single sentence: “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent.” Belief becomes more than mental assent; it is God’s miracle in us, the end of self-reliance and the start of receiving. From there, the focus shifts from manna to the true bread. The bread of God is not a commodity to manage; He is a Person to trust. The Father is giving life, not as a product on our terms, but through the Son who will be broken and raised.Along the way, we confront our own bargains with God: fix this and then I’ll trust you; show me a sign and then I’ll obey. Pastor Harry shows why those deals keep us on the shore of unbelief and how grace invites us off the cliff of control into the safety of Christ. Death to self is not the enemy of Christian life; it is the doorway through which resurrection becomes personal and worship becomes real. If you’re weary of rowing harder and ready to receive the Savior, this teaching offers clarity, courage, and hope.If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can discover the Bread of Life and find new creation in Him.Support the showPlease visit www.chosenbydesign.net for more information on Pastor Harry’s new book, "Chosen By Design - God’s Purpose for Your Life."