John - Day 14: The Bread of Life

Jesus says, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.” He’s not advocating some freaky form of cannibalism. He’s speaking spiritually here, right? Metaphorically. So what’s He saying? The bread of life satisfies forever. Just as physical food nourishes our physical bodies and allow us to live, so we need spiritual/eternal food to nourish our spirits and give us spiritual/eternal life. The spiritual/eternal food is the Bread of Life, and who is the Bread of Life? Jesus. And how do we receive the Bread of Life? Believe. And when we believe we are satisfied forever. What’s Jesus saying? He’s saying He satisfies. After we have Jesus we no longer feel empty inside, like we’re missing something. We have peace. We have contentment. We can finally experience true satisfaction. So, here’s our temptation. Too often we settle for moldy bread. Jesus is the Bread of Life. When we receive this Bread, no longer do we hunger or thirst. It satisfies us forever, even to eternal life. Jesus is who satisfies us and our greatest needs.

Read John 6:25-59

Q: What is “moldy bread” in your life? What are those things you’re
tempted to seek to bring satisfaction, instead of seeking the Lord?

Q: What are keys to finding your satisfaction in Jesus? How do you continue to be satisfied in Christ, even when your life isn’t exactly how you want it or planned it?

Q: How does your satisfaction with the Bread of Life impact those around you who are looking for satisfaction with moldy bread?

For Further Study: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Ephesians 1:3-6