How does John 6:45 emphasize the importance of being taught by God? Setting the Scene Jesus has just fed the five thousand and is explaining that He Himself is the true Bread of Life. In this context He cites Isaiah 54:13, anchoring His claim in prophetic Scripture. The Heart of the Verse “It is written in the Prophets: ‘And they will all be taught by God.’ Everyone who has heard the Father and learned from Him comes to Me.” (John 6:45) Key Truths Drawn from John 6:45 • God is the direct Teacher; divine instruction is not optional but promised. • “All” shows the offer is universal, yet effective only for those who “listen” and “learn.” • Authentic learning from the Father irresistibly leads a person to Jesus. • Scripture’s authority is absolute—Jesus rests His argument on the written Word. What It Means to Be “Taught by God” • God initiates: He opens ears and hearts (cf. Acts 16:14). • Teaching involves both hearing and learning—truth must be embraced, not merely encountered. • Instruction is relational: the learner is drawn to the Teacher, resulting in fellowship with Christ (John 17:3). How God Teaches Today • Through His written Word—“Your word is truth” (John 17:17). • By the Holy Spirit—“He will guide you into all truth” (John 16:13). • Through Christ’s body, the church—gifted teachers affirm what the Spirit has already impressed (Ephesians 4:11-13). • Via providential circumstances that confirm Scripture’s message (Romans 8:28). Our Response: Coming to Christ • Hear: give Scripture deliberate attention. • Learn: submit intellect, will, and affections to God’s truth. • Come: place active trust in Jesus as the Bread of Life (John 6:35). • Continue: abide in His teaching to bear lasting fruit (John 15:5-7). Supporting Passages • Isaiah 54:13—prophecy Jesus quotes. • Jeremiah 31:33-34—new covenant promise, “they will all know Me.” • 1 Corinthians 2:12-13—Spirit-taught words for Spirit-taught people. • 1 John 2:27—the anointing teaches all things. • Psalm 119:102—“You Yourself have taught me.” Practical Takeaways • Prioritize personal Bible intake; expect God to speak. • Pray for receptive hearts before study; illumination is divine. • Measure every teaching by Scripture’s clear voice. • Rejoice that genuine instruction from the Father will always draw you closer to His Son. |
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