FOLLOW ME : A Conversation on John 6:60-69

Summary

The video transcript compares the rising social media followings of celebrities like Selena Gomez and Katy Perry to the biblical narrative of Jesus in John chapter 6. It highlights how people followed Jesus for miracles rather than his teachings, drawing parallels to modern social media dynamics where people seek spectacle and entertainment. The sermon urges viewers to reflect on their faith, emphasizing that following Jesus should be about 'determined obedience,' not 'selective commitment.' The message is encapsulated in Peter's declaration of loyalty to Jesus, underscoring the importance of unwavering faith and commitment to spiritual growth.

Takeaways

• 📈 Selena Gomez's Instagram followers rapidly increased from 117 million to 122 million in a week.
• 🐦 Katy Perry is the most followed person on Twitter with 100 million followers.
• 🇵🇭 In Asia, particularly the Philippines, Anne Curtis is a prominent personality with 8.5 million followers.
• 🇸🇬 In Singapore, the top followed accounts are Straits Times and Singapore Airlines, reflecting the country's unique focus.
• 📖 In John chapter 6, Jesus's miracles attracted many followers, but not all were true disciples; some were merely seeking spectacle.
• 👑 People wanted to make Jesus king because of his miracles, but Jesus sought true followers committed to spiritual growth.
• 🍞 Jesus declared himself the Bread of Life, emphasizing spiritual nourishment over physical sustenance.
• 💬 Jesus's teachings about eating his flesh and drinking his blood were hard for many to accept, causing some to turn away.
• 🤔 Jesus challenged his closest disciples, asking if they would also leave, revealing the depth of their commitment.
• 🙏 Peter's declaration, "We believe and know that you are the Holy One of God," exemplified determined obedience and faith in Jesus.

Q & A

Who is mentioned as having 122 million followers on Instagram?

Selena Gomez is mentioned as having 122 million followers on Instagram.

What was the increase in Selena Gomez's followers in one week?

Selena Gomez's followers increased from 117 million to 122 million in one week.

Who is mentioned as having 100 million followers on Twitter?

Katy Perry is mentioned as having 100 million followers on Twitter.

In the Philippines, who is noted for having 8.5 million followers?

In the Philippines, Anne Curtis is noted for having 8.5 million followers.

In Singapore, aside from Aaron Aziz, which entities are mentioned as having the most followers?

In Singapore, aside from Aaron Aziz, Straits Times and Singapore Airlines are mentioned as having the most followers.

What was Jesus known for that attracted many followers, according to the script?

Jesus was known for performing miracles such as healing the sick, making the lepers well, and making the lame walk, which attracted many followers.

What event is highlighted in John chapter 6 regarding Jesus' followers?

John chapter 6 highlights the event where Jesus fed 5,000 men (approximately 15,000 people including women and children) with five loaves of bread and two fish, and the subsequent filtration of his true followers from those who followed him for miracles.

What did Jesus claim about himself in John chapter 6 that was controversial?

Jesus claimed that he is the bread of life and that eternal life would be given to those who eat his flesh and drink his blood, which was controversial and hard for many to accept.

What was Peter's response when Jesus asked the twelve disciples if they were also going to leave?

Peter responded, 'Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words that give eternal life. We believe and know that you are the Holy One of God.'

What is the main message of the script regarding following Jesus?

The main message is that following Jesus is not about selective commitment but determined obedience, even during difficult times and when teachings are hard to accept.

Outlines

00:00

📈 Rise of Social Media Followers and Their True Intentions

This paragraph discusses the rapid increase in social media followers for personalities like Selena Gomez and contrasts it with the motives behind following Jesus during his time. It highlights how people often follow for spectacle or personal gain rather than genuine interest or commitment. The passage explores the difference between true followers and mere onlookers or critics, using John chapter 6 as a key example of this distinction.

05:01

📜 True Commitment to Jesus: Beyond Miracles

This section delves into the idea that following Jesus requires unwavering obedience, not just when things are easy or miraculous. It emphasizes that Jesus’ followers during his ministry were often more interested in his miracles than his teachings. The paragraph underscores that true discipleship involves steadfast commitment, even when Jesus' teachings or actions are difficult to understand or accept.

10:02

🍞 The Bread of Life: Jesus’ Challenging Teachings

This paragraph covers Jesus' shift from providing physical sustenance to offering spiritual nourishment, declaring himself as the 'Bread of Life.' It highlights the controversy and confusion among his followers when he spoke of eating his flesh and drinking his blood. Many found this teaching hard to accept, leading to a clear division between those who were truly committed and those who were not.

15:03

🧹 Filtration of True Followers

Here, the paragraph explores the moment when many of Jesus’ followers deserted him because they could not accept his difficult teachings. This 'filtration' process revealed who the true disciples were—those who remained committed despite the challenges. The passage calls into question the reader's own commitment and whether it is based on selective obedience or a complete dedication to Christ’s teachings.

20:08

🌊 Determined Obedience: Sticking with Jesus Through Trials

The final paragraph emphasizes that following Jesus is not about selective commitment but about determined obedience, especially during difficult times. It reflects on Peter's declaration that there is nowhere else to go because Jesus alone has the words of eternal life. The section concludes with an encouragement to follow Jesus wholeheartedly, signified by the act of communion as a commitment to stick with him no matter what.

Keywords

💡Selective Commitment

Selective commitment refers to the idea of choosing to follow or obey certain aspects of a teaching or belief while disregarding others. In the context of the video, it highlights the behavior of people who follow Jesus only when it is convenient or beneficial for them, rather than fully committing to His teachings. The speaker contrasts this with 'determined obedience,' urging followers to commit fully to Christ even when His teachings are challenging.

💡Determined Obedience

Determined obedience is the unwavering commitment to follow a belief or teaching regardless of circumstances or difficulties. In the video, this concept is emphasized as the true measure of faith in following Jesus. The speaker urges listeners to follow Jesus with determined obedience, sticking with Him even during tough times, rather than choosing to follow only when it's easy or beneficial.

💡Miracles

Miracles refer to extraordinary events that are believed to be the result of divine intervention. In the script, Jesus performs several miracles, such as healing the sick, feeding thousands with limited food, and walking on water. These miracles attract many followers who are more interested in the spectacle of these events rather than in Jesus' teachings, which later leads to a distinction between true followers and those only seeking miracles.

💡Bread of Life

The 'Bread of Life' is a metaphor used by Jesus to describe Himself as the spiritual sustenance necessary for eternal life. In the video, Jesus uses the miracle of feeding the multitude with bread to introduce this concept, emphasizing that following Him requires a deeper commitment to spiritual nourishment rather than just seeking physical or material benefits.

💡Followers vs. Stalkers

This concept contrasts genuine followers of Jesus with those who are merely curious or interested in His miracles without true commitment. The speaker uses this analogy to illustrate that not everyone who follows Jesus is truly committed to His teachings. Some people are like 'stalkers,' lingering around Jesus without the intention of embracing His message fully.

💡Filtration System

The 'filtration system' metaphor is used to describe the process by which true followers of Jesus are distinguished from those who are not genuinely committed. In the script, this process occurs when Jesus presents challenging teachings, causing many superficial followers to leave. The metaphor suggests that trials and difficult teachings filter out those who are not fully devoted.

💡Eat My Flesh and Drink My Blood

This controversial statement by Jesus refers to the necessity of fully partaking in His sacrifice and accepting His teachings to gain eternal life. The phrase is metaphorical, symbolizing the deep spiritual connection and commitment required to follow Him. In the script, many followers find this teaching hard to accept, leading them to abandon Jesus, which further reveals the true nature of their commitment.

💡Eternal Life

Eternal life refers to the everlasting life promised by Jesus to those who fully believe in Him and accept His teachings. In the script, Jesus presents Himself as the source of eternal life, emphasizing that it is available only to those who commit to Him fully, even when His teachings are difficult to understand or accept. This concept is central to the speaker's message about the importance of determined obedience.

💡Peter's Confession

Peter's confession occurs when Jesus asks His disciples if they will also leave Him, and Peter responds that there is nowhere else to go because Jesus has the words of eternal life. This moment illustrates Peter's recognition of Jesus as the true source of spiritual life, despite the challenging teachings. It serves as an example of determined obedience and unwavering faith.

💡Spiritual Food

Spiritual food symbolizes the teachings and truths provided by Jesus that nourish the soul and lead to eternal life. In the script, Jesus contrasts the physical food He provides in the miracle of feeding the multitude with the spiritual food He offers as the Bread of Life. This concept emphasizes the importance of seeking spiritual sustenance through a deep relationship with Jesus rather than merely seeking material benefits.

Highlights

Selena Gomez's Instagram followers rapidly increased from 117 million to 122 million within a week.

Katy Perry has 100 million followers on Twitter, making her one of the most followed personalities.

In Singapore, Straits Times and Singapore Airlines are the most followed accounts, reflecting the country's unique social media landscape.

Jesus had not only followers but also bashers and stalkers, similar to how modern social media personalities are followed.

Many followed Jesus not for his teachings, but for the miracles he performed, seeking spectacle rather than spiritual truth.

Jesus emphasized that following him requires determined obedience, not selective commitment based on convenience.

The feeding of the 5,000 with five loaves and two fish was a significant miracle that drew many followers to Jesus.

Jesus walking on water during a storm was another miracle that demonstrated his divine power.

Jesus rebuked those who followed him only for physical food, shifting the focus to spiritual nourishment, claiming he is the 'bread of life.'

Many disciples found Jesus' teachings about eating his flesh and drinking his blood difficult to accept and turned away.

The true followers of Jesus were distinguished when many deserted him after his challenging teachings.

Peter declared his commitment to Jesus, stating that they had nowhere else to go because Jesus has the words of eternal life.

Following Jesus requires unwavering commitment, even in difficult times, as emphasized by Peter's declaration.

Peter recognized Jesus as the Holy One of God, a declaration of faith after spending time with him.

The message concludes with a call for determined obedience to Christ, reinforcing that true commitment is not selective but steadfast.

Transcripts

remember one Instagram personality

yes Selena Gomez with 122 million Lena

Gambas his followers were increasing by

the millions almost every day about a

week ago when I looked it was 117

yesterday Friday when I left it was

already 122 had become au courant real

an ad-lib leaps and bounds in terms of

followers that they had Twitter on the

other hand has Katy Perry with what 100

million and in the Philippines not in

the Philippines only but in Asia it's an

Kurtis with 8.5 million followers

surprisingly in Singapore aside from

Erin as is who's an actor and

entrepreneur who is number one who has

the number one number who has the most

number of followers the next - can you

guess sorry Merapi no idea SIA its

Straits Times and Singapore Airlines

it's very telling of the country right

when all other countries would have

personalities to top them Singapore

would have Straits Times and Singapore

Airlines this are the site that they are

following and not just top personality

during his time Jesus only had I also

had his own set of followers he did not

only have followers but he also had

bashers and add to that he had stalkers

people who were just be lingering around

the area watching what he was up to but

not really desiring to get to know him

or find out what he was going to say or

do more than his exit or what food he

was going to eat which is actually what

is the number one things that you see

on the social media right it was not his

equal to speeches that were most

clamored about but that was only second

because what people wanted to see were

actually the miracles that he was doing

people wanted the show met and wanted

the spectacle and in John chapter 6 this

is where the filtration system of sorts

between his real followers and his

stalkers or bashers if you can call them

that they're very were made very

apparent so if you are there now John

chapter 6 verse 2 it was here that we

see that a huge crowd is already

following Jesus wherever he went right

it was because of the miraculous and as

I've mentioned as he healed the sick as

he made the lepers well as he made the

lame walk people were simply following

him and add to that when they saw all of

these miracles happening they wanted to

make Jesus the king the King pretty much

like David a king would rule over them

and alleviate the pain and suffering

that they were having but jesus knew

that jesus knew that this people were

following for the sole purpose of being

able to see what he was going to do in

terms of miracles to see what he was

able to provide and the things that he

will be able to make so that my life

will be easier it will be happier it

will be nicer to allow me to ask this

question why are you here why are we

here what is the purpose by which we

come here together in fellowship what is

the real reason why we come is it

because the praise and worship is so

good are you here

at me I Johanna Franco what is the

reason why we come Jesus started too

excited to see and people started to see

who the real followers of Jesus Christ

was two and a half years down the road

of his public ministry and if there is

something that I would like us to be

able to bring home today as we do this

conversation on John chapter 6 it is

this but following Jesus is not

selective commitment it is not only when

things are great and nice and happy but

it is determined obedience whether when

we see that Christ be so far away

seemingly or when things are just when

everything is just crumbling about we

will still be able to say Lord I will

appeal because it is not a selection of

which area to commit to but it is a

determined obedience that we have to do

so John chapter 6 as I've mentioned

Jesus started to perform his miracles he

healed the sick and miraculously led the

multitude they were just following him

simply following him because miracles

after miracles were being shown they

were not after what Jesus was about to

say man

anything else they were there to be able

to see what Jesus had for me that bad

man would come in rags just to be able

to see the miracles the spectacle that

Jesus was about to do in the next in the

next part of that chapter we will read

the progress of noise Jesus as a prophet

and granted him wanted to make him King

if we remember during this time they

already know that a messiah was about to

come the Jews knew that it is part of

their teachings that there is a messiah

who was coming but this Messiah was not

going to come into adult clothes he was

not going to come

in anonymity but he was supposed to come

in grandness in great gesture in gems

and bugle that was what they were

expecting but since Jesus seemingly was

able to show them the miracles the

latest miracle that he did in John

chapter 6 was the feeding of the

multitude

five thousand men were fed men long term

on will upon women and children so

Sapodilla roughly about 15,000 people

were fed that was the miracle there was

how they were fed they were fed with

five loaves of bread and two fish

Jim bad only son but that that was what

was fed to them and add to that it was

not only able to feed 15,000 with Papa

Papagena there were 12 baskets filled

left over then on young men to ply on

food that's why he this man is different

people were starting to talk about him

then I understood better that this

person is no ordinary man nothing spell

him as king that was the primer for

everyone let's install him as king we're

at him as king because he can provide

food for us but we want that suit he

wanted to make him King someone like

David would be able to prosper the Land

of Israel once again then what happen we

made the next miracle that was done

Jesus hearing about but we wanted him to

be king left Elias and Mozilla led

pollution if as he went to the mountain

and instructed his disciples you go to

the other side of the lake and we know

the next story

he walked on the lake and it was not an

ordinary walk across the room why

because it was a turbulent stormy lake

at that time Biba the Sea of Galilee is

learn for sudden storms because it is

surrounded by mountains and the changes

in the temperature would really change

the weather condition so when the when

the disciples took the boat to go to the

other side of the lake they were mapped

with a storm and that evening we all

know the story he saw what seemingly was

a ghost crossing onto the sea towards

them and that later they find out that

it was not a ghost but Jesus himself

produced a miracle there they knew Jesus

was different they already knew that

they were already expecting maybe

something that Jesus was not always

displaying that out of the blue

something like this might happen

the miracle there was Jesus did not only

walk on the sea but he also made Peter

walk on the sea right looma had see

Peter and a Peter come and Peter walk

but we all know that Peter fell and

drowned in Machinima Chi Cygni getting

shiny Jesus that was the next miracle

feeding the multitude being able to walk

on the sea hey this man is worth

following right interesting things on

social media the people who are most

followed are those who would be always

interacting on their Facebook would

always be present posting pictures on

Instagram so that there's something to

talk about and Jesus was doing things

after things showing miracles after

miracles that were worth seeing and thus

making him very popular but Jesus in

verse 22 rebuked them and tells them

you're just following me because of the

food and this is when he starts to talk

about instead of physical food I am

going to offer you spiritual food and he

starts talking about the fact that he

was going to be the bread of life

remember from the multitude feeding them

with bread I'm telling me Jesus Telegram

iguana annoy for him to highlight

a point using that story now he changes

his position and tells them I am the

bread of life first 32 to 40 Jesus

claims that he is the bread of life who

has come from heaven and all the

disciples were now starting to ha you

did not come from heaven we know your

father and your mother

yeah maybe major controversial you in

birth right we know you came from there

you did not drop out of heaven pop

around 11 stork and on top Allah blood

loss the door no it wasn't like that you

were born that was something that was

unacceptable to them because it did not

seem true because they knew that he came

from Joseph and Mary and after that

Jesus from saying that I am the bread of

life another controversial statement

that we see that he said is that eternal

life is going to be given to those who

eat my flesh and drink my blood

ah Jesus theory wine now here a wine

that statement if you will look at your

Bible it says there that eternal life

will be given to those who eat my flesh

and drink my cup Lord what are you and

what are you suggesting to eat your

flesh and drink your top the people were

expecting something that was pleasing to

them the people wanted Jesus to give

them something that would delight them

but here Jesus was speaking of spiritual

things it was not material come on

local things that they they were

expecting Lord can you just feed us

again or heal the sick do that but do

not let us eat your flesh and drink your

blood that's why in

60 many of the disciples were now

starting to plumber this is very hard to

understand this teaching is questionable

how can we make him the king if what

he's saying is something that is

questionable for all of us how can

anyone accept it they were already

starting to understand that this person

is now giving us something that is not

acceptable to us

I'm sorry Neela incidence IV Dodi that

this is very hard to understand is

actually something it's not something

that is difficult to understand really

but it is something that is difficult to

accept the teaching was something that

they could not accept how can you ask us

to eat your flesh and drink your blood

I know para para su tayo steak knife how

to do that everybody was saying this is

so hard to understand and what happened

at this point many of his disciples or

his followers turned away from him and

deserted him the followers of Jesus

Christ are now being defined when

teachings became difficult they started

to turn away and leave and in battle how

are we in following Christ is it

selective commitment are we just

choosing what we want to follow because

they are those that are suitable for us

at the point that this followers started

to leave Jesus started to see who the

real followers were as if Jesus didn't

know but it was a filtration system

written by you are we just choosing what

teachings to follow I will follow

everything but don't touch my wallet

aking yen that's my money after all I

earned it

nagulu burp inaho's of the bay peril of

my extra cuba but that's my money

don't touch it are we cheersing only the

things that we will follow and choosing

the things that we will obey or are we

giving Jesus determined obedience that

no matter how difficult it is even

during times that we do not understand

that we will still choose to say Lord I

will follow because following Jesus is

not selective commitment it is

determined obedience when our leaders or

our Koinonia mates do not behave the way

we expect them do we leave just because

it's not acceptable to us no we follow

Jesus because we are determined to obey

we do not choose what to obey but we

obey Jesus in every way but we are

disciples of Christ we stick to him like

glue you should not get up that's why

when Jesus Jesus turns to his disciples

next and 10 so the disciples initially

seems like it's a bigger group but now

Jesus turns to the twelve and tells to

them are you also going to leave now

when Jesus was seeing the people

starting to leave and the in the room

was starting to almost empty and then he

turns to the twelve and asks them are

you also leaving subhanAllah this

question warrants a negative answer I

retire but the look I am poor guy in the

bar - yo Madiba envy gusto Marino IO

Madiba so they say so this question of

Jesus he was desiring a negative answer

that when he turns to the disciples and

the twelve and tells them are you going

to leave that becomes a good meal I know

we're going to stick

you even if we cannot understand this

teaching of yours of eating the bread of

keeping the flesh and drinking the blood

are you also going to leave and people

always the gung-ho represented

representative lagging volunteer person

super good sha and what did he say Simon

Peter replied lord if we leave to whom

would we go

because understandably if you leave

Jesus you're going to go somewhere else

if you leave the church definitely you

will go somewhere else if you tell me

intimately but not Church and being a

long ago I attained young church you

still had the other choice you still

left and that respect for once Peter

made sense when he said Lord where the

world would we go why was Peter so sure

that he was going to give his determined

obedience to Christ why because you have

the words that give eternal life we saw

you we walked with you we watched you

we've heard everything that you have

said and you have the words of eternal

life everything else that you said aside

from this eating the beating their flesh

and drinking the blood everything made

sense it gave me the night when I heard

your word

it gave me assurance it gave me

encouragement that they would give me

eternal life that's why Peter was able

to declare we believe and we know that

you are the Holy One of God Peter was

able to distinguish that Jesus was the

real deal why because they were with him

relating with him seeing him watching

him hearing him we believe and we know

you are the Holy One of God

can we declare that mati can we open

we say Lord we know we believe that you

are the Holy One of God because

following Jesus it's not selective

commitment it does not happen only

during the highs of our lives when I

have a good job that is when I will

commit to follow Christ no it is

determined obedience even during the

time with the storms of life comes even

when the times when your child is set so

low even during the times that you've

lost your job or like the Christmas well

doe because of the economic downturn

even during the time when it seems like

there's problems after problems after

problems why because we believe and we

know that Jesus loves us no matter what

the Jesus is ready and determined to

give us the salvation that he has set

for us so the question now let me say

that again

I recommitted followers of Christ have

we decided to follow Jesus ass Peters

that or if we leave where will we go we

will stick with you why because we

believe and we know and you can only do

that manicotti if you spend time with

him that was what the disciples did they

spent they spent day and night with

Jesus listen to him

the Word of God is there given necessity

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following Jesus is not selective

commitment

it is determined obedience and it is our

prayer but like Peter we will be able to

declare we will stick with your Lord

because we know and we believe if you

are the Holy One of God

so today allow me to encourage you with

this let's decide to follow Jesus

the sign of a sign of that we will do

our communion service as Jesus has given

his brief flesh and his blood for us

we will decide to do that now I assign

the north I will stick with you I will

follow you I will obey

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