How Jesus Exceeds Our Expectations

Light in the Darkness

Part 6 – How Jesus Exceeds Our Expectations

John 6

3 Ways Jesus Exceeds Our Expectations

1. Jesus shatters our pint-sized when we to Him what we have already been given!

8 Another of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, spoke up, 9 “Here is a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish, but how far will they go among so many?”

10 Jesus said, “Have the people sit down.” There was plenty of grass in that place, and they sat down (about five thousand men were there). 11 Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. He did the same with the fish.

12 When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.” 13 So they gathered them and filled twelve baskets with the pieces of the five barley loaves left over by those who had eaten. John 6:8-13

7 Philip answered him, “It would take more than half a year’s wages to buy enough bread for each one to have a bite!” John 6:7

8 Another of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, spoke up, 9 “Here is a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish, but how far will they go among so many?” John 6:8-9.

14 After the people saw the sign Jesus performed, they began to say, “Surely this is the Prophet who is to come into the world.” 15 Jesus, knowing that they intended to come and make him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by himself. John 6:14-15

15 The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your fellow Israelites. You must listen to him. Deuteronomy 18:15.

2. Jesus always in a big way during the of life.

18 A strong wind was blowing and the waters grew rough. 19 When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the water; and they were frightened. 20 But he said to them, “It is I; don’t be afraid.” 21 Then they were willing to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat reached the shore where they were heading. John 6:18-21

2 When you pass through the waters,

    I will be with you;

and when you pass through the rivers,

    they will not sweep over you.

When you walk through the fire,

    you will not be burned;

    the flames will not set you ablaze. Isaiah 43:2

26 Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, you are looking for me, not because you saw the signs I performed but because you ate the loaves and had your fill. 27 Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on him God the Father has placed his seal of approval.” John 6:26-27

3) Jesus is more than a ; He is the !

36 Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. John 6:36

• Jesus makes clear He is an for life.
• Jesus shifts our thinking from life to life.
• Jesus makes another claim to .
• Jesus invites us to to Him and .
• Jesus offers to satisfy our spiritual and .

6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Matthew 5:6.

68 Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. 69 We have come to believe and to know that you are the Holy One of God.” John 6:68-69

3 Ways Jesus Exceeds Our Expectations

1) Jesus shatters your pint-sized expectations when you fully commit to Him what you have already been given!

2) Jesus always shows up in a big way during the fierce storms of life.

3) Jesus is more than a miracle worker; He is the Bread of Life!