MONDAY-3rd WEEK OF EASTER-B
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Reading: Acts 6:8-15: They could not get the better of Stephen because of his
wisdom, and because it was the Spirit that prompted what he said.
Gospel: John 6: 22-29: Do not work for food that cannot last,
but work for food that endures to eternal life.
The Answer to Man’s Great Hunger
Man/woman
has a gnawing hunger within for both the physical and the spiritual. He/she
hungers for both food and material things and for God and spiritual things,
things such as love and joy and peace. Therefore, most of Man’s/woman’s time
and energy are spent in seeking to satisfy his/her hunger. This passage deals
with the answer to man’s/woman’s hunger.
1. Answer 1: Know that man has great
hunger, a great need (v.22-25)
a.
The
people were miraculously fed. V.1-15
b.
The
people acknowledge their need
c.
The
people noted Jesus’ absence
d.
The
people sought Jesus
e.
The
people questioned Jesus’ absence
2. Answer 2: Acknowledge that man’s
motive is corrupt (v.26-27)
a.
Sought
the Messiah for what they could get out of Him
b.
Sought
food that spoiled-misplaced labor
3. Answer 3: Work for food that
endures-that gives eternal life (v.27)
a.
Source:
Son of Man
b.
God
guaranteed
4. Answer 4: Do the work of God-believe
(v.28-29)
Thought: people
should search diligently to find Christ until the Lord is found. (Lk 11:9-10;
Heb 11:6; Is 55:6)
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