{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"West Side Church of Christ - Elkton Ky","title":"Would You Do What Jesus Wouldn't? (From our 4-19-26 Worship)","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1860,"description":"Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/gtdjFUr6R_YI. Introduction: Human Achievement vs. Divine MiracleThe Illustration: The Vasco da Gama Bridge in Portugal (11 miles long).In 1998, they served lunch to 15,000 people on the bridge—setting a Guinness World Record.The logistical \"astounding\" feat: 200 buses, 7 tons of stew, months of coordination.The Transition: While the bridge lunch was amazing, it was not a miracle. Feeding 15,000 people (5,000 men plus women and children) is \"Jesus' business.\"The Thesis: While the feeding of the 5,000 tells us something about God, the day after the feeding tells us something about the human heart.II. Calling Out the Motives (John 6:22–27)The Crowd’s Effort: The crowd worked hard to track Jesus down across the sea, but they weren't seeking a Savior; they were seeking a \"free meal.\"The Accusation: Jesus immediately addresses the \"why\" behind their pursuit.\"Jesus answered them, 'Truly, truly, I say to you, you are seeking me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate your fill of the loaves. Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For on him God the Father has set his seal.'\" (John 6:26–27, ESV)Application: We must ask ourselves \"valid questions\" about why we do what we do. Are we trying to \"gatekeep,\" or are we trying to reach the heart?III. Engaging with Honest Questions (John 6:28–40)The Dialogue: Jesus doesn't shy away from their questions, even when they are misguided.The Revelation: He identifies Himself as the true source of sustenance.\"Jesus said to them, 'I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.'\" (John 6:35, ESV)The Purpose of Conversation: Questions create conversations, and conversations create communication. We cannot make disciples if we are afraid of people’s questions.IV. Refusing to \"Play the Game\" (John 6:41–59)The Turning Point: There comes a time...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/lvjrvJQzIzEamCIrdKMIrIgeJhJiQm_6B3NGmBkvnkU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yMTFj/NDA4ZDU1M2YyMDdj/ZWFiZjA0MDU1MDE2/NWNmNS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}