The Disciples' Reasons for Cleaving to Jesus
Isaac Jennings. John 6:67-69 Then said Jesus to the twelve, Will you also go away?… I. Let us glance at THOSE SYSTEMS FOR WHICH WE ARE TEMPTED TO FORSAKE CHRIST. 1. Romanism. 2. Spiritualism. 3. Pantheism. 4. Secularism. 5. The world. II. Let us examine CHRIST'S SUPERIOR CLAIMS ON OUR AFFECTION AND FAITH. 1. He is a Divine Teacher. 2. An all-sufficient Saviour. 3. An Almighty Protector. 4. A Sovereign Lord. 5. The Rest of the weary soul.Conclusion: 1. Christ is infinitely worthy of our confidence and love. 2. Make yourselves better acquainted with Him, and your faith and lore will be confirmed. (Isaac Jennings.) Parallel Verses KJV: Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away? WEB: Jesus said therefore to the twelve, "You don't also want to go away, do you?"