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Testing Time

Topic: Jesus tests the people's belief in HIm
Memory Text: John 6:51
Project: Memory: Matthew 18:10

Key Points: Sunday: After refusing to let the people crown Him their earthly king, Jesus knew that many would reject Him, and the tide of public support for would soon turn against Him. The Jews wanted Jesus to give them earthly wealth, but did Jesus have any such thing to offer them? Find the answer in Matthew 8:20.

Monday: The day after the feeding of the 5000, the people came to Bethsaida expecting to find Jesus there. They knew the disciples had sailed across the lake without Him the day before. They didn't know Jesus had walked across the lake the night before! Meanwhile, on the other side of the lake in Gennesaret, news spread rapidly that Jesus was there, and the multitudes brought their sick to Him. (Mark 6:55). The crowds from Bethsaida soon arrived and asked the disciples about the events of the night before. They couldn't believe their ears, so they asked Jesus when He had come to Gennesaret. (John 6:25).

Tuesday: The people also hoped Jesus would feed them again, but the food Jesus talked about wasn't what they expected. What was it? (John 6:27-28).

Wednesday: Sadly, the people weren't content with Jesus' answer and asked for a sign that what He said was true. (John 6:30). He was doing exactly what the scriptures said the Messiah would do, but they missed it! How often do we do the same thing?

Thursday: When Jesus saw the people still didn't understand what He was saying, He made it even plainer. Read John 6:33-37. Did the people understand even then?

Friday: Read John 6:41-66, and consider the following passage from The Desire of Ages: “To eat the flesh and drink the blood of Christ is to receive Him as a personal Savior, believing that He forgives our sins, and that we are complete in Him. . . . We must feed upon Him, receive Him into the heart, so that His life becomes our life” (The Desire of Ages, page 389).

Sabbath: Read The Desire of Ages, Chapter 41. Underline what it reveals about spiritual "bread."