#john 6

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JOKE-OGRAPHY:

The Bread of Life Discourse In John 6, a big crowd has gathered around Jesus and, being fed by His miracle of multiplying the bread and fish, they seek more signs... and more food. They suggest Jesus perform another sign, like calling down bread from heaven like Moses did for their ancestors in the desert. Jesus reminds them that the desert bread wasn't Moses's doing, but God's, and the bread God sends from heaven now is the true bread of life, which will satisfy men forever and give them eternal life. He calls Himself the true bread and says that those who eat His flesh and drink His blood will live forever. This is called the Bread of Life Discourse. Try reading the full Bread of Life Discourse for yourself, or even the whole of John Chapter 6. It's got a bunch of Jesus's biggest hits, like multiplying food and walking on water!- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Phago vs TrogoIn John 6, verse 51, when Jesus tells the crowd that they must EAT His flesh to have eternal life, the original Greek translation uses the word PHAGO, which is a general term for eating or consuming food. In response, the Jews are rightfully confused and scandalized and argue with each other. "How can He give us His flesh to eat?" At this, Jesus doubles down and continues insisting they must EAT His flesh, and from verse 54 on, the Greek translation uses the word TROGO, which is a more visceral word that describes gnashing, crunching, chewing, or gnawing. It's a much more deliberate and physically evocative word. Very graphic. Very uncomfortable. With this, the crowd disperses, unable to accept this teaching. Even when left alone with His twelve apostles, He doesn't walk it back. He simply asks them if they want to leave Him too. Peter solemnly replies, "Master, who else could we go to? You have the words of eternal life." This strange teaching ends up planting important seeds, and combined with typological details from the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, it would develop into the Christian belief in the True Presence: the belief that Jesus is in some way made fully present in the bread of the Eucharist, and that by physically sharing in that bread, we share in His divine life. For more on the Catholic perspective on the Bread of Life Discourse, see Catholic.com's article: The Real Presence, Part Two. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -