“Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you.” (John 6:27 NIV)
In John 6, the crowds pursue Jesus with great enthusiasm, crossing the lake to find Him. Yet Jesus exposes the true motive behind their search: they were not seeking…
“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” (1 Peter 2:9 NIV).
The phrase “chosen generation” evokes the language of covenant. Just as Israel was called to be…