John 6:66

Arabic 2023 (SAB) (الكتاب الشريف)

وَمِنْ ذَلِكَ الْوَقْتِ هَجَرَهُ كَثِيرٌ مِنْ تَلَامِيذِهِ، وَانْقَطَعُوا عَنْ مُصَاحَبَتِهِ.

What Does This Mean?

After Jesus' teaching about eating his flesh and drinking his blood, many of the people who were following him decided to leave because they couldn't accept it. This verse shows that not everyone understands or accepts Jesus's teachings.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing a game with your friends, but then the rules change in a way you don't like. Some of your friends might decide to stop playing and go home. That’s what happened here; some people who followed Jesus decided they didn’t understand him anymore so they left.

Historical Background

The Gospel of John was written by one of Jesus' disciples, probably between AD 90-100. The audience likely consisted of early Christian communities that were facing challenges and needed to be reassured about their faith in Jesus.

Living It Out Today

In a modern scenario, this can happen when someone you look up to says something unexpected or difficult to accept. For example, if your favorite teacher suddenly starts teaching ideas that seem strange or too hard for you, you might decide not to follow along anymore.

Topics

• faith
• discipleship
• rejection
• challenges
• understanding
• perseverance

Related Verses

• Matthew 13:57
• Mark 6:4
• Luke 9:57-62
• John 8:31
• Acts 5:36

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did many disciples leave after this event?

Many disciples left because they couldn't accept or understand Jesus' teaching about eating his flesh and drinking his blood, which was metaphorical but difficult to grasp.

What does it mean when the text says 'walked no more with him'?

This phrase means that these individuals decided not to continue following or supporting Jesus as their leader and teacher.

Is this event unique in the Bible?

No, there are other instances where people chose not to follow Jesus because they couldn't accept his teachings, but it highlights the difficulty of fully understanding Christ's message.

How can we apply this story today?

This story teaches us that sometimes faith requires us to embrace ideas or actions that are difficult to understand and accept. It challenges us to persevere in our beliefs even when they seem hard to grasp.