I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE – Who is Jesus series

Key reading: John 6:25 – 68
Key verse: John 6:35

Why is this series important?

1. Many people have different opinions of who Christ is and because of that they miss out on the blessing of eternal life found in Jesus alone.
2. Too many Christians have never truly articulated for themselves who Jesus is and therefore have a shaky faith
3. Some of us just need a refresher to strengthen our walk and commitment to Christ.

 

Essential to the sermons of course is the question, “What do these declarative statements of Jesus mean for us today?”

What does this say about Jesus?

What does it mean to you and I now?

 

The search for meaning is a pursuit as old as antiquity

See Ecclesiastes 1:1-3

Isaiah 55:1-2

“Is there any meaning in my life that the inevitable death awaiting me does not destroy?”

– Leo Tolstoy

The questions of existence we all struggle with:

Where have I come from? Where am I going? Who am I? What is the purpose of life? 

How shall I live? 

Consider the consequences of not being able to answer these questions

 

A UNIVERSAL SPIRITUAL HUNGER AND JESUS’ RESPONSE

1. “I am the bread of life, whoever comes to me shall not hunger …”

… and whoever believes in me shall never thirst. 

2. The promise of eternal life.
I am the living bread … whoever eats this bread will live forever.

 

I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE

Emphasis on “the”

There is no other. Why?

Note the following:

• I am the living bread that came down from heaven
• He demonstrated his claims: John 6:1-14

 

IT’S YOUR MOVE

What shall we do?

… whoever comes to me

… whoever believes in me

What is it to believe in Jesus? (and what it is not)

The seriousness and level of our commitment are demonstrated by:

John 6:53-56

Metaphorically, Jesus asks us to “eat his flesh” and “drink his blood”

 

WHERE MANY MISS IT

They come to Jesus for the wrong reasons – 

Some want Jesus to meet their material needs – John 6:26

Some want a debate – John 6: 28, 30.

Some drown in unbelief – John 6:41 – 42

Some misunderstand – John 6:52

 

Essential verse – No one can come to me unless the Father has enabled them – vs. 65b This should guide our prayer for ourselves and for those we want to see saved for eternal life. 

 

CLOSING  THOUGHT – It is not whether what Jesus said is unacceptable to us, but whether it is true. 

Jesus said …

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