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Did Jesus condone cannibalism? (John 6:43-51), February 6, 2017

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  1. Thanks for joining me today for “A Little Walk with God.” I’m your host Richard Agee.
  2. Cannibalism is one of the most taboo practices throughout the civilized world. We revolt at even the thought of the action. What would you do if Jesus hinted at the practice when He talked to you? That’s just what some of those around Him were thinking one day.
  3. Scripture
    1. John 6:43-51
    2. Jesus:  Stop grumbling under your breaths.  If the Father who sent Me does not draw you, then there’s no way you can come to Me. But I will resurrect everyone who does come on the last day.  Among the prophets, it’s written, “Everyone will be taught of God.” So everyone who has heard and learned from the Father finds Me.  No one has seen the Father, except the One sent from God. He has seen the Father.  I am telling you the truth: the one who accepts these things has eternal life.  I am the bread that gives life.  Your fathers ate manna in the wilderness, and they died as you know.  But there is another bread that comes from heaven; if you eat this bread, you will not die.  I am the living bread that has come down from heaven to rescue those who eat it. Anyone who eats this bread will live forever. The bread that I will give breathes life into the cosmos. This bread is My flesh.
  4. Devotional
    1. If you studied much history about the settlement of the west, you’ve heard of the Donner Party. George Donner led 89 pioneers out of Springfield, Illinois in April 1846 on their way to California. They took a new, supposedly shorter route scouted by a guide that led them into some pretty treacherous terrain. The party became trapped in the high Sierra Mountains in late October due to heavy snowfall and the legends of the day continue that the party survived only by resorting to cannibalism. They finally arrived in California the next year.
    2. Why bring up the Donner Party?
      1. We still remember their means of survival 160 years later.
      2. We view cannibalism as a most heinous crime
      3. Jeffrey Dahmer, Peter Bryan, Ed Gein (serial killer which inspired the character for Silence of the Lamb
      4. Wikipedia 50 reports between April 2000 and August 2016, 28 since 2010
      5. We’re revolted by the thought
    3. Imagine the reaction when Jesus gave these words, “Anyone who eats this bread will live forever. The bread that I will give breathes life into the cosmos. This bread is my flesh.
      1. Sounded like cannibalism to those who heard His message on the surface
      2. Without listening to all He had to say and trusting Him, His message caused revolt
      3. The world hated His message when they thought He talked to eating His flesh
      4. How would you react?
    4. We live on this side of the cross and understand the symbolism Jesus shared with those who heard His words that day. We understand He gave Himself for us and we partake in the remembrance of Jesus’ death through the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper, Communion, the Eucharist, whatever name you choose to call that special remembrance of God’s sacrifice for us. Can you understand why the world, without faith, hates us? Can you begin to see why non-believers revolt at the mention of Jesus’ name?
      1. Never condoned the practice of cannibalism
      2. Must understand He wants us to consume Him, the word, God’s message, the reason for His coming, devour everything He brings to us
      3. Become a spiritual cannibal
    5. Until we believe that Jesus’ words are true and draw close to Him in faith, we will not enjoy the life eternal He promises. Until we begin to consume Him in every part of our life, we cannot enjoy all He has in store for us.
  5. If you want to learn more about my church, you can find us at SAF.church. If you like the devotional, share it with someone. If you don’t, tell me. I hope you’ll join me again tomorrow for “A Little Walk with God.”

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An important memento (Luke 22:16-22), January 5, 2016

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Today’s Podcast


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  1. Thanks for joining me today for “A Little Walk with God.” I’m your host Richard Agee.
  2. We use a lot of things to help us remember important events in our lives. Jesus’ words today gives us an important memento to help us do just that.
  3. Scripture
    1. Luke 22:16-22
    2. Jesus: It has been My deep desire to eat this Passover meal with you before My suffering begins. Know this: I will not eat another Passover meal until its meaning is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.

He took a cup of wine and gave thanks for it.

Jesus: Take this; share it among yourselves. Know this: I will not drink another sip of wine until the kingdom of God has arrived in fullness.

Then He took bread, gave thanks, broke it, and shared it with them.

Jesus: This is My body, My body given for you. Do this to remember Me.

And similarly, after the meal had been eaten, He took the cup.

Jesus: This cup, which is poured out for you, is the new covenant, made in My blood. But even now, the hand of My betrayer is with Me on this table. As it has been determined, the Son of Man, that firstfruit of a new generation of humanity, must be betrayed, but how pitiful it will be for the person who betrays Him.

  1. Devotional
    1. Time to think back about last year
      1. successes
      2. failures
      3. goals left undone
      4. happy memories
      5. sad memories
    2. Establish tokens or mementos to remember those events
      1. Ticket stubs
      2. Photos
      3. Souvenir
    3. Last Supper is the memento Jesus gave us to always remember the event that established the means for our salvation – His sacrifice on the cross
      1. Penalty for sin
        1. Eternal death
        2. Separation from God
        3. Blackness of isolation
      2. We all sin
      3. Jesus paid that penalty for us
      4. Institution of memento to remind us of the price He paid for us; gift He gives
    4. In 2017, your church will no doubt participate in the Lord’s Supper, Communion, the Eucharist, whatever name you call this sacrament several times in 2017.
      1. Remember why Jesus gave us this memento
      2. Remember the suffering He endured for your sins
      3. Remember the blood He shed in payment as the penalty you should pay
      4. Remember the death He experienced so you can have life eternal with Him
      5. It’s not just a ritual we go through, let it truly touch your life each time you share
  2. If you want to learn more about my church, you can find us at SAF.church. If you like the devotional, share it with someone. If you don’t, tell me. I hope you’ll join me again tomorrow for “A Little Walk with God.”

 

The Voice Bible Copyright © 2012 Thomas Nelson, Inc. The Voice™ translation © 2012 Ecclesia Bible Society All rights reserved.
In accordance with the requirements for FTC full disclosure, I may have affiliate relationships with some or all of the producers of the items mentioned in this post who may provide a small commission to me when purchased through this site.