Day 6

August 27, 2023

Day 6: Gospel of John Chapter 6

There are 71 verses in today’s chapter, so make sure you set aside enough time to read through the whole thing. When you read through an entire passage of the Bible–even an entire book–in one setting, you’ll get a much clearer picture of what God is trying to teach you. In this chapter you’ll hear the familiar verse, “I am the bread of life” (6:35, ESV). By reading the rest of the chapter around that verse, you’ll find out exactly what Jesus meant. Maybe you’ve read the chapter already and find yourself confused. You’re not alone. Even those who heard Jesus that day had a hard time understanding what He meant. “When many of his disciples heard it, they said, ‘This is a hard saying; who can listen to it?'” (v. 60, ESV). Use this opportunity to bring your questions to God. Ask Him, “What did you mean by this?” And then patiently wait for His reply. It may come as you read through the passage a second time or on your drive to the grocery store as you mull it over in your mind. More often than not, though, your questions will be answered by God Himself in the pages of the Bible. And you’ll find them as you keep on reading.