John 6:28
“They said therefore to him, “What must we do, that we may work the works of God?””
What does John 6:28 mean?
The people asking Jesus this question have just witnessed him feed five thousand with a few loaves and fish, and they're hungry for more, both literally and spiritually. Their question reveals a common human instinct: we want to know the right things to do, the work we can perform, to earn God's favor or provision. Jesus' answer (in the next verse) gently redirects them toward something deeper, emphasizing belief rather than a checklist of actions. There's something tender about their desire to serve God, even if they're starting from a place of misunderstanding what God actually asks of them.