"If the LORD delights in a person's way, He makes their steps firm; though they stumble, they will not fall, for the LORD upholds them with His hand." (Psalm 37:23,24)

The Grand Narrative: “Jesus the ONLY Way?” (John 6:40-44)

“Jesus the ONLY Way?” (John 6:40-44)

Published 30 Jan. 2026

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💥 SINS / FAILURES

  • 1️⃣ Grumbling is often resistance wearing a “reasonable” mask. (John 6:41–42)
  • 2️⃣ Familiarity can breed contempt—rejecting truth because it came through someone “too ordinary.” (John 6:42; Mark 6:3)
  • 3️⃣ Demanding that God agree with us before we accept Him reverses authority. (Isaiah 55:8–9; Romans 9:20–21)
  • 4️⃣ Trying to reach God by “another way” is refusal of God’s stated path. (John 14:6; Acts 4:12)
  • 5️⃣ Delaying a verdict about Jesus is still a verdict; indecision hardens into rejection. (John 3:18–19; Hebrews 3:15)

🏆 SUCCESSES / SPIRITUAL GROWTH

  • 1️⃣ Keep “the Father’s will” central: look to the Son and believe. (John 6:40)
  • 2️⃣ Receive the security Jesus promises: He will not cast out those who come. (John 6:37)
  • 3️⃣ Trust God’s initiative: coming to Jesus is a response to the Father’s drawing. (John 6:44)
  • 4️⃣ Let repetition sharpen attention—when God repeats truth, treat it as emphasis. (John 6:39–40; Deuteronomy 19:15)
  • 5️⃣ Live with eternity in view: the “last day” is real, and resurrection is promised. (John 6:39–40; 1 Corinthians 15:52)

🧭 LEADERSHIP DYNAMICS

  • 1️⃣ Clear leadership names reality: Jesus states exclusive truth without theatrics or manipulation. (John 14:6; John 6:40)
  • 2️⃣ Strong leaders anticipate objections and address the real issue beneath the complaint. (John 6:41–43)
  • 3️⃣ Teaching must press for decision—truth that never requires response becomes trivia. (John 3:18; Joshua 24:15)
  • 4️⃣ Public skepticism is contagious; leaders must keep the conversation anchored to Scripture and claims. (John 6:42; Acts 17:11)
  • 5️⃣ The message sets the terms: leaders do not negotiate God’s pathway; they clarify it. (John 14:6; Galatians 1:8–9)