Christ Commands

Scripture

Primary passage

John 6:27

27 Don’t work for the food which perishes, but for the food which remains to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For God the Father has sealed him.”

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Luke

Luke 6:27–29

27 “But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you. 29 To him who strikes you on the cheek, offer also the other; and from him who takes away your cloak, don’t withhold your coat also.

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The command

Hear what Jesus commands.

Do not make temporary provision your highest pursuit; seek the enduring life the Son of Man gives.

In context

Hear the whole passage.

After feeding the crowd, Jesus confronts people who seek Him mainly for bread and redirects them from perishable food to the enduring life He gives.

What this reveals

What this reveals about God.

Jesus forms people whose deepest hunger is directed toward Him rather than merely toward what He can provide.

Practice this command

Take one concrete step.

Fast from one nonessential pursuit or comfort for a set time. Use that space to read John 6:22–40, pray, and seek Jesus Himself.

Discuss

Talk about it.

What temporary “food” most competes for your attention, and how does Jesus redirect desire in this passage?

Pray

Pray this.

Jesus, expose the desires that rule us. Teach us to seek the enduring life you give rather than using you only for temporary needs.

Teach

Teach it simply.

Keep this command in the feeding-of-the-crowd context: Jesus redirects the crowd from perishable bread to the life God gives through Him.

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