Lesson 180: John 6:35
The Blueprint — The Verse
Then Jesus declared, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty."
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The Context — The History
After feeding five thousand, JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. More teaches in Capernaum's synagogue. Manna in the wilderness and PassoverPassover is the foundational feast of Israel, commemorating God’s deliverance from Egypt through the blood of the lamb. It marks the beginning of Israel’s covenant identity, sets the calendar’s starting point, and becomes the prophetic template fulfilled in Jesus’ crucifixion. More themes echo as he claims to be God's sustaining provision for eternal life.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
The crowd seeks more signs; JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. More redirects them from perishable bread to the bread God gives from heaven. He identifies himself as that bread come down to give life to the world.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Then said they unto him, Lord, evermore give us this bread.
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But I said unto you, That ye also have seen me, and believe not.
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Discussion
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What spiritual hunger are you trying to satisfy elsewhere?
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What does coming to JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. More daily look like for you?
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How is JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. More better than the 'bread' the world offers?
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