Joh 6:43-51 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for John 6:43-51: 6:43-51 Stop complaining: Rather than defending himself against their complaint (6:42 ), Jesus turns to the problem of their spiritual receptivity. Those who love the Father and listen to him will believe in Jesus.

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‏ John 6:43-51

Summary for John 6:43-51: 6:43-51 ^a Stop complaining: Rather than defending himself against their complaint (6:42 ^b), Jesus turns to the problem of their spiritual receptivity. Those who love the Father and listen to him will believe in Jesus.
Summary for John 6:49-50: 6:49-50 ^c Jesus connected the manna of the Exodus with himself, then pointed out a major difference: The Israelites remained mortal and they all died, whereas the bread from heaven (Jesus himself) provides eternal life (6:47 ^d, 51 ^e, 58 ^f).
6:51 ^g this bread ... is my flesh: The gift that brings life is now unveiled. On the cross, Jesus offered his flesh for the life of the world.