One’s soulish identity originates with Adam, who was made a living soul. 16:16â17; see also 1 Cor. And if the Father and Son were one and the same Being, surely Jesus would not have distinguished Himself from the Father so often and so clearly. While serving in the Presidency of the Seventy, Elder Merrill J. Bateman explained how the Son of God had âlife in himselfâ: âUnlike mortals who inherit the seeds of death from both parents, Jesus was born of a mortal mother but an immortal Father. He is the Living Bread. Consequently, he knows how to carry our sorrows and relieve our burdens that we might be healed from within, made whole persons, and receive everlasting joy in his kingdom. There is a lot of content on this site, and that can be overwhelming, so we've written up a guide to help get you started! Through it the Savior broke the bonds of death. The peak of his popular appeal had come. In doing the works of His Father, and being in full agreement with Him, He was “one” with the Father. Of this important discourse, Elder James E. Talmage (1862â1933) of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said: â[The Saviorâs] reply to their charges is not confined to the question of Sabbath observance; it stands as the most comprehensive sermon in scripture on the vital subject of the relationship between the Eternal Father and His Son, Jesus Christâ (Jesus the Christ, 3rd ed. In John 7:17, the Savior gave us a formula to know the truth of His doctrine. Jesus had demonstrated that He could indeed provide for them temporally, but He was also âthat bread of lifeâ (John 6:48) who could give eternal life to those who would partake of the spiritual nourishment He now offered (see John 6:51). They were looking for a great military leader who would conquer Rome and who would feed the people with manna. Elder Bruce R. McConkie (1915â85) of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles wrote regarding the poolâs supposed curative powers: âAny notion that an angel came down and troubled the waters, so that the first person thereafter entering them would be healed, was pure superstition. He who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him.” True worship worships the Father and the Son through the Holy Spirit (Phil. Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles explained the Saviorâs prophecy that He would preach to the dead: âWhile yet in life, Jesus prophesied that He would also preach to the dead [see John 5:25]. 23:43) and the gathering-in of all the fruits of the year (Ex. Christ's prayer for himself. He was the only One who could do this, for that was the calling of the Messiah. The Saviorâs words recorded in John 5:19â21, 23 emphasize the unity between the Father and the Son, teaching that the work of the Father is also the work of the Son. When Moses asked the Lord what to say when the children of Israel asked for His name, the Lord responded, âI AM THAT I AMâ (Exodus 3:13â14). on StudyLight.org The … If you feel led to support this ministry, we deeply appreciate it, © 2021 God's Kingdom Ministries. Gravity. In addition to being doctrinally rich, chapters 5â7 of John highlight a wide assortment of attitudes toward Jesus Christ, including some of the opposition and hostility that eventually resulted in His death. 3:14). How has the Holy Ghost been like a source of âliving waterâ for you? 1. |, Chapter 23: The Gospel of John: Manifesting God’s Glory Book 2, 6201 University Avenue, NE Fridley, MN 55432. He adds to this thought, what He could not add to the previous one, "and now is." In this presence his own personality has no existence. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles testified that Jesus came to earth to âreveal and make personal to us the true nature of His Father, our Father in Heaven. ⦠To come to earth with such a responsibility, to stand in place of Elohimâspeaking as He would speak, judging and serving, loving and warning, forbearing and forgiving as He would doâthis is a duty of such staggering proportions that you and I cannot comprehend such a thing. In New Testament times, the Feast of Tabernacles was considered âthe greatest and most joyfulâ of the feasts. Once His doctrines really began to make demands of people, it was too much for many. They were angry with Him because He had healed a man on the Sabbath day, which was not allowed by the Mosaic law of that time (see John 5:8â9; 7:21â23). The phrase “I am” comes in the context of Christ making a clear distinction between Himself and His Father. (23) But the hour cometh.--Better, as in John 4:21, but there cometh an hour. Under the law of Moses, ancient Israel celebrated three great annual pilgrimage feasts, during which many Jews traveled to Jerusalem: the Feast of Unleavened Bread (Passover), the Feast of Harvest (Feast of Weeks, or Pentecost), and the Feast of Ingathering (Tabernacles) (see Exodus 23:14â17; Deuteronomy 16:16). So this is really a question of “who are you?” Are you earthly or heavenly? Elder Richard G. Scott (1928â2015) of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles explained that because of His atoning sacrifice, Jesus Christ will be our Judge: âThe Atonement was a selfless act of infinite, eternal consequence, arduously earned alone, by the Son of God. The Gospel of John: Manifesting God’s Glory Book 2. Peter acknowledged Jesus Christ as the source of eternal life when he declared: âLord, to whom shall we go? Finding Philip, he … Just as men were often identified according to their fathers, so also did Jesus identify Himself according to His own heavenly Father. Hence, all that the Son did can be attributed to the Father, just as we can say that when an army wins a battle, it is the general who is given credit for the victory, even though the general may never touch a sword but only give orders to the troops. He was begotten from above, and so His claim as the Son of God had an entirely different basis. May our faith in the Father and the Son help each of us to become wholeâ (âThe Power to Heal from Within,â Ensign, May 1995, 13â14). In John 7:39, we read a parenthetical comment from John, explaining that the âliving waterâ the Savior mentioned in John 7:38 refers to the Holy Ghost, whose main mission is to testify of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. For additional information about Nicodemus, see the commentary for John 3:1. How would you explain the significance of each witness the Savior identified? graceabrown. 45 So also it is written, “The first man, Adam, became a living soul.” The last Adam became a life-giving spirit. However, the Pharisees refused to believe John’s witness as well as the witness of the Father that was evident whenever Jesus performed a miracle. Chapter 23 The Controversy. These are a revelation of the feast of tabernacles. But in the loyalty and determination that would be characteristic of a divine child, Jesus could comprehend it and He did it. that which is not of faith; Romans 14:23: "But the one who doubts is condemned if he eats because his eating is not of faith; for everything that is not of faith is sin." âEach of these three testaments is a part of the great, indivisible whole of the Lordâs revealed word to His children. 1. 24 Therefore I said to you, that you shall die in your sins; for unless you believe that I am He, you shall die in your sins.”. After commanding a man with a 38-year infirmity to ârise ⦠and walkâ (John 5:8), the Savior taught that all those who would believe in the Son of God and follow Him would be raised up to everlasting life (see John 5:21â29). Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing … As a common food staple in many cultures, bread serves as an ideal metaphor for the fundamental role the Savior and His teachings should have in our lives. Leviticus Chapter 23 – John Karmelich . Must a man believe that the Son is the Father in order to be saved? Eternal Truth. A testimony of tithing comes by paying tithing. ⦠I testify that if you continue in the purposeful process of searching for and accepting spiritual light, truth, and knowledge, it will surely come. PLAY. Mrs. B's advanced biology. STUDY. But those are reactions to truth, and reactions do not alter the reality of truth itself. ⦠Hard sayings ⦠when pondered, may make it easier to let go of the world. â¦. We may wonder how the same group of people who wanted to make Jesus Christ a king one day (see John 6:15) could abandon Him the very next day (see John 6:66). What I want to get across here is the limits of what we can and cannot do to make a difference for God. As Jesus taught in the temple during the Feast of Tabernacles, some Jews marveled that He could teach as He did without having studied their theology. She's six years old about to be seven and has blonde hair and brown eyes. What does it mean to partake of the âbread of lifeâ? Flashcards. How could you more fully eat of the âbread of lifeâ? Yes I want to encourage all of us to make a difference for God with our lives. B. I do not see it that way. In the arid climate of the ancient Near East, access to water was crucial for survival, and the scarcity of water made it both a valuable resource and a powerful symbol. The events recorded in John 6 occurred at the time of the Passover (see John 6:4), an event strongly associated with Moses (see Exodus 12). My title for this lesson is "Special Days". First of all, He is called ‘the good Shepherd’ in John 10:11, “I am the good Shepherd.” In Hebrews 13:20-21 He is called ‘the Great Shepherd’. 23:16)â (Bible Dictionary, âFeastsâ). 23 Jesus answered him, “If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him. To them, the promises of God were about ruling the world and having the gentiles serve them, feed them, and enrich them so that they could benefit from the labor of others. John the Baptist Exalts Christ 22 After these things Jesus and His disciples came into the land of Judea, and there He remained with them and baptized. I do not believe so, for then very few would be saved indeed—all because Jesus was so obscure in His teaching. The issue of this chapter is about what we can and cannot do to please God based on our efforts. He broke the bonds of death, not only for Himself but for all who have ever livedâthe just and the unjustâ (âSunday Will Come,â Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2006, 29). Like those childish Galileans of old, we may turn up our noses when divine sustenance is placed before us. â¦. Jesus explained that to eat in the way He was describing meant to âlive by [Him]â (John 6:57). Bishop Merrill J. Bateman, while serving as the Presiding Bishop, examined the personal significance that the healing at the pool of Bethesda can have for us today: âJust as the lame man at the Pool of Bethesda needed someone stronger than himself to be healed (see John 5:1â9), so we are dependent on the miracles of Christâs atonement if our souls are to be made whole from grief, sorrow, and sin. ⦠Through Christ, broken hearts are mended and peace replaces anxiety and sorrow. ⦠As Isaiah stated concerning the Savior: âSurely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows. ⦠And with his stripes we are healedâ (Isa. 12:3)â (Bible Dictionary, âHoly Ghostâ). When Jesus crossed the Sea of Galilee (called by its official Roman name, the Sea of Tiberias), a large multitude followed Him (see John 6:1â2); the children of Israel were led by Moses through the wilderness by way of the Red Sea (see Exodus 12:38; 13:18). God’s will is more powerful than man’s will, and for this reason, God could prophesy centuries in advance without fear that man might cause His word to fail. It is that in our contemporary success and sophistication we too may walk away from the vitally crucial bread of eternal life; we may actually choose to be spiritually malnourished, willfully indulging in a kind of spiritual anorexia. The golden candelabras, which were 50 cubits tall (approximately 73 feet or 22.25 meters), not only provided light for the celebrations, but they symbolized that Israel was to be a light to those who walked in darkness. [23] "Whose sins": See here the commission, stamped by the broad seal of heaven, by virtue of which the pastors of Christ's church absolve repenting sinners upon their confession. 18 I am He who testifies of Myself, and the Father who sent Me testifies of Me.” 19 And so they were saying to Him, “Where is Your Father?” Jesus answered, “You know neither Me nor My Father; if you knew Me, you would know My Father also.”. âThe Jewsâ referred to in John 7:1 are the Jewish leaders, not the Jewish public in general. John recorded that the Savior declared, âI am the bread of lifeâ (John 6:35, 48, 51; italics added). Jesus already had two or three witnesses to prove that He was the Messiah, and so His own claim to be “the light of the world” merely confirmed the testimony of previous witnesses. 24 Whoever does not love me does not keep my words. God had established that Christ would be “seized” (or arrested) and crucified at the feast of Passover. Healing miracles are not wrought in any such mannerâ (Doctrinal New Testament Commentary, 3 vols. Peter tells us this happened in the interval between the Saviorâs Crucifixion and Resurrection [see 1 Peter 3:18â19]. He is perfect in every attribute, including love, compassion, patience, obedience, forgiveness, and humility. â¦. Jesus was sent to reveal the Father and thereby bring heaven to earth. 29 And He who sent Me is with Me; He has not left Me alone, for I always do the things that are pleasing to him.”. All Rights Reserved. By accepting this message, you will be leaving the website of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. âThere are equivalent âhard sayingsâ about our secular societies that one hesitates to utter but which need to be heard. However, when men do not want to believe something, no amount of evidence is sufficient to convince them. Statements to the effect that the Holy Ghost did not come until after Jesus was resurrected must of necessity refer to that particular dispensation only, for it is abundantly clear that the Holy Ghost was operative in earlier dispensations. She has the ability to see spirits and communicate with them.-Two days later. This is an important doctrine not only for the Jews in Jesusâs day but for our time as well. St. John Chapter 23. âThe second Bible testament of Christ is the New Testament, which records His birth, His life, His ministry, His gospel, His Church, His Atonement, and His Resurrection, as well as the testimonies of His Apostles. 23 Now John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was much water there. Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin (1917â2008) of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles declared: âWhen the Savior rose from the tomb, He did something no one had ever done. The Saviorâs promise that those who believed in Him would at some future time have âliving waterâ within them reflected the fact that âthe Holy Ghost was not yet givenâ (John 7:39). Jesus miraculously fed the multitude of five thousand people with five loaves of bread and two fishes (see John 6:5â14); Moses fed the people with manna miraculously provided from heaven (see Exodus 16:3â4; John 6:31). Instant downloads of all 1388 LitChart PDFs (including The Grapes of Wrath). He also prayed for their unity after their departure (John 17:11). Please make sure you adjust the Bundle Size and Quantity correctly for the amount you want to order. b. 1 Cor. So in John 8:13 we find the Pharisees trying to find fault with Jesus for speaking and acting as though John’s witness actually meant something. John 5:29 affirms that all mankind will be resurrectedâthe just as well as the unjust. Infinite in that it spans the eternities. And the word that you hear is not mine but the Father's who sent me. Christ Holding Sacrament Bread, by Del Parson. We are only able to do what we do because of your support. In their eyes he stood on the summit. As part of His discourse on His relationship to His Father, Jesus Christ testified that Heavenly Father had âcommitted all judgmentâ unto His Son and âgiven him authority to execute judgmentâ among men (John 5:22, 27). The “treasury” was the 13 corban chests in the outer court (“Court of Women”) that were popularly known as “trumpets.” These were shaped somewhat like trumpets, narrow below and wider above, into which the people placed various types of offerings. More sacrifices were offered at the temple during this week than during any other religious commemoration. The Saviorâs words also foreshadowed the ordinance of the sacrament, which He instituted during the Last Supper. When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: … Give me a second and I'll tell you why it's special. Some go beyond the simple meaning of this by connecting ego eimi with the “I am” in Exodus 3:14, where Yahweh identifies Himself to Moses, saying, “Thus you shall say to the sons of Israel, ‘I AM has sent me to you’.” This is then taken to mean that Jesus was claiming to be the same “I AM.” This is the unitarian position taken by those who believe that Jesus is the Father Himself, essentially making Jesus to be His own Father. John recorded that some sought to âtake him by force, to make him a kingâ (John 6:15). The Father will âdrawâ us to the Saviorâto âdrawâ is to attract or to pull gently, as with âthe enticings of the Holy Spiritâ (see John 6:44; Mosiah 3:19). Priests at the temple altar. ââEqual with God!âânot, as yet, in the infinite and eternal sense, but in the sense of being one with him, of being his natural heir, destined to receive, inherit, and possess all that the Father hath. I've been using the expression "These chapters are not so much about our "Sunday behavior", but on how to obey God "Monday through Saturday". And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them. â⦠We invite you to join in the adventure of the earliest disciples of Christ who also yearned for the bread of lifeâthose who did not go back but who came to Him, stayed with Him, and who recognized that for safety and salvation there was no other to whom they could ever go [see John 6:68]â (âHe Hath Filled the Hungry with Good Things,â Ensign, Nov. 1997, 65). Jesus, however, came to resolve the deeper problem that had begun with Adam’s sin. John Chapter 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51. John 6 records a drastic shift in public opinion toward the Savior. Elder Bruce R. McConkie explained that Jesus Christ was the fulfillment of a long-cherished tradition: âThere was a tradition, taught by the Rabbis and firmly entrenched in the public mind, that when Messiah came, he would feed them with bread from heaven. ⦠It had even become a fixed belief that the Messiah, when He came, would signalize His advent by a repetition of this stupendous miracle. When the Savior visited the Nephites, He told them that He was the prophet like unto Moses referred to in Deuteronomy 18:15, 18â19 (see 3 Nephi 20:23). They think of his person and his work. Complete Concise Chapter Contents. Water and light were used as important symbols during the Feast of Tabernacles, and the Savior used these symbols to call the people to believe in Him as the Messiah. [1916], 208). If you want to receive updates from us, signup below. The Old Testament prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel used water as a symbol of the Lordâs Spirit, provident care, and healing power (see Isaiah 41:17â18; 58:11; Jeremiah 2:13; Ezekiel 47:1â12). (10-16) Christ reproves the Jews. The most renowned and anticipated ceremony of the feast was the daily procession, during which an appointed priest drew water from the pool of Siloam with a golden pitcher and poured the water into the silver basin at the base of the temple altar, along with the morning wine offering. Match. Test. This is explained in next verses. Where the disciples were assembled: It was good that the disciples stayed together. We should also take note of the sovereignty of God in John’s statement. Here we see the case of a man who had died, who had been buried for four days, and who had begun to stink. Furthermore, it has reference only to the gift of the Holy Ghost not being present, since the power of the Holy Ghost was operative during the ministries of John the Baptist and Jesus; otherwise no one would have received a testimony of the truths that these men taught (Matt. âThe Atonement Can Secure Your Peace and Happiness,â, âThe Redemption of the Dead and the Testimony of Jesus,â, âHe Hath Filled the Hungry with Good Things,â, âLord, I Believe; Help Thou Mine Unbelief,â. Learn. By going forward in faith, you will find that your faith will increaseâ (âLord, I Believe; Help Thou Mine Unbelief,â Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2003, 22). The Pharisees, no doubt, hoped that He would either kill Himself or leave the country so that they might continue to rule and enrich themselves without hindrance. His words are a fulfillment of the prophecy in Zechariah 14:8 that when the Messiah comes, âliving waters shall go out from Jerusalem.â Early in the morning of the next day, which would have been the Sabbath, the Savior again returned to the temple. 46 However, the spiritual is not first, but the natural; then the spiritual. The phrase can be literally rendered, “I am” (where “He” is implied). If Jesus had made claims that no other had made before Him, their criticism might have had some validity. 21 Then He said again to them, “I go away, and you shall seek Me, and shall die in your sin; where I am going, you cannot come.”. Type author names here Chapter 23: The Environment John Barry and Kerri Woods Meet the Authors • John 1:1 makes it clear that the Logos (“Word”) was both “with the God” (pros ton theon) and “was God” or “was a God” (theos). He thinks of neither. What was it at that time that elevated Him in the eyes of the people? You can either continue shopping, or checkout now if you'd like. John Chapter 22 is Really Important (But God Won't Allow Us to Read It Yet) October 16, 2017 / Steven Kozar Here's Brian Simmons talking about being in the library of heaven and wanting to steal the book of "John Chapter 22:" 1 Note: If you'd like to continue shopping, you can always access your cart from the icon at the upper-right of every page. Explain in your answer what John 6:66â69 means to you. To read about Jesus Christ walking on the Sea of Galilee, see the commentary for Matthew 14:22â33. Of this teaching, President James E. Faust (1920â2007) of the First Presidency said: âWe acquire a testimony of the principles of the gospel by obediently trying to live them. So they were unable to believe Jesus’ witness about Himself. Jesus, however, claimed to be from above, not having an earthly father. âI Amââone of the names by which the Savior is known in the Old Testamentâis recorded repeatedly by John, and Moses was told to use this name so the Israelites would know that Jehovah had spoken. The seeds of death received from Mary meant that He could die, but the inheritance from His Father gave Him infinite life, which meant death was a voluntary act. It will not be poured out by a priest on the altar as was done at the Feast of Tabernacles; it will arise and flow miraculously from within the believer. These words provide insight and inspiration to all who sincerely seek to know and understand the truth about Jesus Christ. They were more concerned about their enslavement to Rome than their enslavement to their own mortal, corruptible souls. The Savior taught that when someone believes in Him, âout of his belly shall flow rivers of living waterâ (John 7:38). President Joseph F. Smith witnessed in vision that the Savior visited the spirit world and âfrom among the righteous [spirits] ⦠organized his forces and appointed messengers, clothed with power and authority, and commissioned them to go forth and carry the light of the gospel to them that were in darknessâ [D&C 138:30]â (âThe Redemption of the Dead and the Testimony of Jesus,â Ensign, Nov. 2000, 9). There is nothing of more value to me than the principles of eternal truth. Since you're out of … The Saviorâs imagery of âliving waterâ drew upon a long Israelite tradition that water represented important spiritual truths. To ten of the disciples, Thomas being absent (John 20:19-23). After that, many of His disciples no longer followed Him (see John 6:26â27, 66). In this case, the question is: “Are You the Messiah?” Jesus’ affirmation is: “I am” or “I am He,” or “I am the One.”. 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