1. Words of Spirit and life (60-65)

Many of Jesus' disciples were grumbling about the teaching he gave about his flesh and blood. Jesus asked, "Does this offend you?" We too can be offended by his teaching and as a result, remain in our unbelief and sin. But if we believe in Jesus and put our trust in him, we will see his glory. His death was followed by his resurrection and ascension as he returned to the glory he knew before the beginning of the world. Compare the offense of his words to the reality of seeing him on his throne in heaven. His words are not offensive at all! They are full of Spirit and life and they bring us into his glory. Such hope is possible only because God, in his great love, has enabled us to believe in Jesus and receive life.

2. To whom shall we go? (66-71)

Many of the disciples deserted Jesus, but not the Twelve. Even though his teaching was difficult for them as well, they resolved to follow Jesus no matter what. This is what it means to trust in Jesus. Peter said, "Lord to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life." They knew that Jesus was the Holy One of God and they could rest in the fact that he had chosen them and not the other way around.