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“I am the bread of Life”

John 6:35. “I am the bread of Life”. Charles Allen – World War II children The Setting – Jn 6:1-27 Jesus related manna that God gave Israel Jn 6:31-33 Goal to compare the manna God gave Israel to Jesus calling Himself the “Bread of life”. Introduction. 1 st mentioned in Exodus 16

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“I am the bread of Life”

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  1. John 6:35 “I am the bread of Life”

  2. Charles Allen – World War II children • The Setting – Jn 6:1-27 • Jesus related manna that God gave Israel • Jn 6:31-33 • Goal to compare the manna God gave Israel to Jesus calling Himself the “Bread of life” Introduction

  3. 1st mentioned in Exodus 16 People complain about lack of bread & meat – Ex 16:2-3 Consider what God says – Ex 16:4-5 Purpose & command by God – Ex 16:12-16 Manna = “What is it?” – Ex 16:14-15 The Purpose of Manna in the O.T.

  4. 2 main reasons God gave manna to Israel • Gave them life – Lam 4:9; Ps 146:5-7 • A sign God was with them – Ex 16:12; Jn 6:30-31 • Comparisons between manna & “Bread of Life” • It was small – Ex 16:14 • Christ’s humility – Lk 2:7; Phil 2:5-7 • It was round – Ex 16:14 • Christ’s eternal nature – Jn 1:1-3; Col 1:15-17 Compare Manna & “Bread of Life”

  5. It was white – Ex 16:31 • Christ is sinless & pure – Is 53:9; 2 Cor 5:21 • It came at night – Ex 16:13-14 • Christ came to this world of spiritual darkness and gave light & life – Gal 4:3-5; Rom 5:8 • It was misunderstood – Ex 16:15 • Christ was misunderstood – Jn 1:11; Jn 10:20; Mk 8:27-30 • It was sufficient for every man’s need – Ex 16:18 • Christ is the all sufficient Savior – 2 Tim 3:16-17; Mt 11:28-30; Jn 6:35 Compare Manna & “Bread of Life”

  6. It was sweet to taste – Ex 16:31 • Christ’s words are sweet – Ps 34:8; 1 Pet 2:3; Heb 6:4-6 • It was kept & passed on – Ex 16:32 • Christ is to be passed on – Mt 28:18-20; 2 Tim 2:2; 1 Pet 3:15-17 • It gave nourishment for 40 years • Christ gives eternal nourishment – Jn 6:49-50; Jn 6:58 Compare Manna & “Bread of Life”

  7. Israel children complained about it – Num 11:4-6; Num 21:5 • Christ is rejected – Jn 1:11; Jn 6:66 • Manna was temporary but Christ “The bread of life” is eternal – Josh 5:12 Compare Manna & “Bread of Life”

  8. Jesus tells us that He is the “Bread of Life” so we can have eternal life – Jn 6:32-35, 47-51, 53-56 • We obtain Spiritual Food by studying the Word of God & applying its principles • Begin with 1st principles – 2 Tim 2:15; 2 Pet 3:18 • Become more mature – Heb 5:12-14; Mt 5:6 • When we feed on “The bread of life”, we have eternal life • Christ gives us the nourishment we need The purpose & Meaning of statement

  9. Jesus provides us with that which we need for eternal life Conclusion

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