The Bread That Brings Life
04/17/2025
“I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats this bread will live forever. This bread is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.” — John 6:51 (NIV)
There are moments in Scripture where Jesus says something so radical, so profound, that it causes an uproar among those who hear it. Today’s verse is one of those moments. Jesus isn’t just offering encouragement or healing, He’s offering Himself. He says, “I am the living bread,” and in doing so, He connects the physical hunger of the crowds to their deeper, eternal need for spiritual nourishment.
Think about it. Bread, in Jesus’ time, was a daily staple, a basic necessity. In the wilderness, God provided manna from heaven to the Israelites to sustain them. But Jesus is saying He is the true and better manna. The bread He offers doesn’t just sustain for a day, it gives eternal life. He’s not just feeding bodies; He’s saving souls.
Imagine a weary traveler lost in a desert, parched and starving. He stumbles upon a table miraculously laid out in the sand, a feast prepared for him. That is what Jesus does for us. He meets us in our wilderness, in our dry and desperate places, and He offers the Bread of Life….Himself.
But here’s the twist: Jesus doesn’t say the bread is something He will make or give. He says, “This bread is my flesh.” His very body. This points directly to the cross where His body would be broken and His blood poured out for the life of the world.
The invitation is simple, yet weighty: eat this bread. Believe in Him. Receive Him wholly. Abide in Him daily. This is not a one-time bite. It’s a continual act of trust and intimacy, feeding on the truth of who Jesus is and what He’s done.
Here are a few things that you can do to further your understanding of this bread.
Reflect on what it means for Jesus to be your daily bread. Is He truly your source of life?
Spend time in prayer thanking Him for the sacrifice of His body on the cross.
Read John 6:22-59 to understand the full context of this teaching.
Take communion this week with fresh eyes, remembering John 6:51.
Let Jesus be more than a part of your life today, let Him be your life. Pause before each meal today and remind yourself that while food satisfies for a moment, Jesus satisfies for eternity.
Jesus, thank You for being the Bread of Life. Thank You for giving Yourself so that I might live forever. Forgive me for the times I’ve tried to find satisfaction in other things. Help me to hunger and thirst for You daily. Teach me to feed on Your Word, to remember Your sacrifice, and to share Your life with others. I receive You today anew. In Your name, Amen.
Pastor Jeff
#LoveGod #LovePeople #FindFreedom #FindYourDesign
“I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats this bread will live forever. This bread is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.” — John 6:51 (NIV)
There are moments in Scripture where Jesus says something so radical, so profound, that it causes an uproar among those who hear it. Today’s verse is one of those moments. Jesus isn’t just offering encouragement or healing, He’s offering Himself. He says, “I am the living bread,” and in doing so, He connects the physical hunger of the crowds to their deeper, eternal need for spiritual nourishment.
Think about it. Bread, in Jesus’ time, was a daily staple, a basic necessity. In the wilderness, God provided manna from heaven to the Israelites to sustain them. But Jesus is saying He is the true and better manna. The bread He offers doesn’t just sustain for a day, it gives eternal life. He’s not just feeding bodies; He’s saving souls.
Imagine a weary traveler lost in a desert, parched and starving. He stumbles upon a table miraculously laid out in the sand, a feast prepared for him. That is what Jesus does for us. He meets us in our wilderness, in our dry and desperate places, and He offers the Bread of Life….Himself.
But here’s the twist: Jesus doesn’t say the bread is something He will make or give. He says, “This bread is my flesh.” His very body. This points directly to the cross where His body would be broken and His blood poured out for the life of the world.
The invitation is simple, yet weighty: eat this bread. Believe in Him. Receive Him wholly. Abide in Him daily. This is not a one-time bite. It’s a continual act of trust and intimacy, feeding on the truth of who Jesus is and what He’s done.
Here are a few things that you can do to further your understanding of this bread.
Reflect on what it means for Jesus to be your daily bread. Is He truly your source of life?
Spend time in prayer thanking Him for the sacrifice of His body on the cross.
Read John 6:22-59 to understand the full context of this teaching.
Take communion this week with fresh eyes, remembering John 6:51.
Let Jesus be more than a part of your life today, let Him be your life. Pause before each meal today and remind yourself that while food satisfies for a moment, Jesus satisfies for eternity.
Jesus, thank You for being the Bread of Life. Thank You for giving Yourself so that I might live forever. Forgive me for the times I’ve tried to find satisfaction in other things. Help me to hunger and thirst for You daily. Teach me to feed on Your Word, to remember Your sacrifice, and to share Your life with others. I receive You today anew. In Your name, Amen.
Pastor Jeff
#LoveGod #LovePeople #FindFreedom #FindYourDesign
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