RuthRW Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 The people were drawn to Jesus because of miracles and having their needs met. Jesus takes time to explain and tries to direct them in the right path. Many would not have been interested but some no doubt would have gained understanding and eventually followed Jesus for who He is. I think many of us start off like this, myself included. But the right motives of course are to love Jesus with all our heart because He is the Son of God and to serve Him out of gratitude and love for what He has done for us on the cross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Jerry Posted July 16, 2018 Report Share Posted July 16, 2018 Some of the “believers” were following Jesus because of the feeding and the miracles that he performed. I think that their selfish motives were to get what you can for free. The motives that true disciples seek Jesus is because they love him and want to be with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godswriter Posted March 4, 2019 Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 Q1. (John 6:26-27) Why were some of these “believers” following Jesus? What were their selfish motives? For what motives do true disciples seek Jesus? These believers were following Jesus to be filled with physical food and so they could stop working for that physical food and Jesus tells them working for it isn't what matters; working for the spiritual food is. Where Jesus gives eternal life and you have a seal of approval. Their selfish motives were wanting only their physical needs met not their spiritual ones met. True believers will hear and do the work of God and but also obey God. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Price Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 These believers were following Jesus to see him perform miracles. They were not seeking to know him . They were looking for the physical king to lead them against the oppression of Rome. True disciples seek to know Jesus for spiritual knowledge and eternal gain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Edwards Posted September 22, 2021 Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 The Galileans were earth bound. They couldn't comprehend the true meaning of the miraculous feeding of the five thousand. They wanted more earthly bread and fish and to see more unusual happenings; they were short sighted indeed. Instead of centering on Christ, they were centered on their earthly desires. They wanted to make Christ as an earthly king and provider of bread. They didre recognize that the Messianic manna is the Word of God. Divine teaching and wisdom (Deuteronomy 8:3; Proverbs 9:2-5). , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irmela Posted May 20, 2022 Report Share Posted May 20, 2022 Q1. (John 6:26-27) Why were some of these "believers" following Jesus? What were their selfish motives? For what motives do true disciples seek Jesus? We are told that they were following Him because they ate the loaves and were satisfied. Their motives were to satisfy themselves. there was no thinking of tomorrow or the next person. I was satisfied so I want more. True disciples seek Jesus to serve Him and to finally be with Him throughout eternity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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