Sunday's Daily Text
Sunday September 23, 2007 - He that feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood has everlasting life. - John 6:54.
John 6:54.
Upon hearing Jesus' words, "many of his disciples . . . said: 'This speech is shocking; who can listen to it?'" Jesus was aware that "his disciples were murmuring about this." Moreover, "owing to this many of [them] went off to the things behind and would no longer walk with him." But not every disciple murmured. Note what happened when Jesus asked the 12 apostles: "You do not want to go also, do you?" The apostle Peter answered: "Lord, whom shall we go away to? You have sayings of everlasting life; and we have believed and come to know that you are the Holy One of God." (John 6:60, 61, 66-69) In modern times, a very small number among God's people have become disgruntled with some aspect of Christian teaching and have even murmured. However, the vast majority of Jehovah's people rejoice over such timely spiritual provisions. w 7/15/06 13, 14a