I Am the Bread of Life

Text: John 6
17 September 2017

THE LORD JESUS: THE BREAD OF LIFE

1. I am the Bread of Life   (John 6:35)

a. “He who comes to Me will never hunger”
b. “He who believes in Me will never thirst”

2. The imagery of food

a. It gives us energy
b. It gives us physical life
c. It is most natural for us to seek for it

3. The life that Jesus gives

a. Spiritual life
b. Abundant Life
c. Everlasting Life

FEEDING ON THE LORD JESUS AS THE BREAD OF LIFE

1. As we come into His Presence

2. As we read and hear His Words   (John 6:63)

a. Profound insights are given
b. Uplifting truths can be understood

3. A profound and uplifting truth: the Work of the Father behind it all

a. His Work
i. He has sent Jesus to us
ii. He has given us to Jesus
iii. He is drawing us to Jesus
b. His Will
i. As we are given to Jesus, we will be kept by Jesus until the last day
ii. We may receive everlasting life, and be raised up on the last day

ENCOURAGED TO RESPOND

1. To continue to come and believe in Jesus

a. Not one off
b. It is a very part of our lives

2. To feed on Jesus

a. He has been sent by God
b. He is the True Bread from Heaven

3. To stay and remain with Jesus

a. Even if others leave   (John 6:66)
b. We remain convinced of who He is   (John 6:68)