The Ridge Sunday Audio

I Am - The Bread of Life

Episode Summary

Manna satisfied the physical needs of the Israelites in the wilderness, but only for a while. Christ satisfies our spiritual needs forever. Jesus provides the bread of life that leads to life everlasting.

Episode Notes

READ TOGETHER:

John 6:22-40

DISCUSS:

• Share about a time when you heard someone make a bold claim about themselves (i.e. political candidate, professional athlete, etc.). What did you think about the person when you heard them make the claim? Were they able to back it up? If so, how did it affect your opinion of the person?
• Jesus’ bold declaration connects the miracle of the loaves and fish to the significance of His mission. What did Jesus mean when He called Himself the “Bread of Life”?
• Why do you think Jesus came right out and told the people that He thought they were more interested in bread than in signs? How do people attempt to satisfy their own need to feel secure and significant in life?
• In what way has Jesus satisfied your hunger and thirst for acceptance and meaning in life? In what ways do you still feel empty? What situations cause you to feel insecure?
• What can you do today to rely on God, rather than on things or people, to satisfy your needs? What demanding attitudes do you need to ask God to help you change?

PRAY:

Pray for open eyes that only see Jesus as the One who truly satisfies our spiritual hunger and thirst.

PRACTICE (on your own): 
As imitators of God we should seek ways to become more like Jesus, the Bread of Life. Consider the following suggestions.

• Consume the Bread of Life – Each time we take Communion, we consume the body and blood of Jesus spiritually.
• Abide in the Bread of Life – Seek Jesus in prayer and meditate on His Word. The Holy Spirit will enlighten you as you listen for His voice.
• Point others to the Bread of Life – Do the things that Jesus did. By the power of the Holy Spirit the intent of the Father will come through us and be deposited in others around us. We are agents of Jesus who are carrying on His mission until His returns.

DIVE DEEPER (on your own)

• Read John 6:35; Matthew 26:26; 1 Corinthians 10:17; Ecclesiastes 9:7; John 6:47-50
• In what ways should the reality of Jesus as the Bread of Life shape my belief and faith?