What is the meaning of John 6:45? It is written in the Prophets “It is written in the Prophets: ‘And they will all be taught by God.’ ” (John 6:45a) • Jesus roots His claim in the authoritative prophetic writings, affirming their reliability (Isaiah 54:13; Jeremiah 31:33–34). • By quoting Scripture, He shows that His teaching is not novel but the fulfillment of God’s long-promised plan (Luke 24:25–27). • The plural “Prophets” reminds us that multiple voices across Israel’s history anticipated a day when God Himself would instruct His people. And they will all be taught by God “And they will all be taught by God.” (John 6:45b) • God personally assumes the role of Teacher, just as He did at Sinai (Exodus 20:1) and promises to do in the new covenant (Jeremiah 31:34). • This divine instruction is universal—“all.” It points forward to Pentecost, when the Spirit is poured out on all flesh (Acts 2:17), and echoes 1 Thessalonians 4:9, “You yourselves have been taught by God to love one another.” • Divine teaching is intimate and internal, replacing merely external observance with heart transformation (Ezekiel 36:26–27). Everyone who has heard the Father “Everyone who has heard the Father…” (John 6:45c) • Hearing involves receptive faith (Romans 10:17: “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ”). • Jesus contrasts true listening with the hard-heartedness of those who heard His voice yet refused to believe (John 5:37–38). • Hebrews 1:1–2 underscores that the same Father who once spoke through the prophets now speaks definitively through His Son. And learned from Him “…and learned from Him…” (John 6:45d) • Learning from the Father implies humble submission, like the psalmist who prays, “Make me know Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths” (Psalm 25:4–5). • Proverbs 2:6 reminds us that “the LORD gives wisdom,” so genuine understanding is a gift, not mere intellectual effort. • 1 John 2:27 speaks of the Spirit’s anointing that “teaches you about all things,” confirming the inward work God does in His children. Comes to Me “…comes to Me.” (John 6:45e) • The inevitable result of divine teaching is movement toward Jesus, for the Father draws people to His Son (John 6:37, 44). • Jesus alone is the way to the Father (John 14:6); every lesson God imparts directs us to Christ. • Matthew 11:28 invites, “Come to Me, all you who are weary,” illustrating the open-armed welcome extended to every learner who responds. • Acts 16:14 offers a living example: “The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message,” showing that coming to Jesus is grace-enabled from start to finish. summary John 6:45 weaves prophecy, divine initiative, and personal response into a single thread: God Himself promised to teach His people, and He fulfills that promise by drawing every receptive heart to Jesus. Those who truly hear and learn from the Father do not remain at a distance; they come, trust, and find life in the Son. |
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