Lesson 26: John 6:66-71
John 6:66-71
From that time
many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him. Then said Jesus
unto the twelve, Will ye also go away? Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to
whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.
And we believe and are sure that thou art
that Christ, the Son of the living God.
Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you
twelve, and one of you is a devil?
He spake of Judas Iscariot the son of
Simon: for he it was that should betray him, being one of the twelve.
Related Scriptures
Luke 12:8-9 (Jesus is speaking)
John 14:6
Acts 4:8-12
Hebrews 2:3
Background Information
We usually think of the twelve men who traveled
with Jesus and helped Him as His disciples, which they were. We also call them
the Apostles. All those who came to hear Jesus and considered themselves
followers of His teachings were also considered disciples. Those who left Jesus in
our text were members of this larger
group. Anyone honestly considering Jesus his teacher could—and can—call himself
Jesus’ disciple.
Questions
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