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BREAD OF LIFE
Quickly read John chapter 6 and notice the location: crowded mountainside at dinnertime (vs 1-14), a quiet mountain moment (15), crossing the Sea of Galilee (16-21), Capernaum (24-70). Jesus, his disciples, and the crowds covered a lot of ground!
The remote mountain location of this story meant that the crowd’s problem- hunger- would not be easily solved. Perhaps Jesus planned it this way! The stage is set for a miracle, and Jesus supernaturally provides for the large crowd. And it wasn’t just enough, He provided far beyond what was needed!
It is no wonder that the crowd tracked him down the next day. For most of them, “daily bread” was the focus of their daily lives. To put food on the table was literally “all in a day’s work.” A free meal was a big deal, so if Jesus was going to repeat this miracle, they wanted to be there!
This story echoes the story of the Israelites in the wilderness after the Exodus. God miraculously rescued them, then He miraculously fed them, day after day, for many years. The heart of God is to provide generously for His people. Jesus is the living embodiment of God’s provision. He is better than manna in the wilderness. He is the Bread of Life.
The crowds in this story had a hard time thinking beyond their hungry bellies. They struggled to understand who Jesus truly was. But Peter was listening and learning…
“You do not want to leave too, do you?” Jesus asked the Twelve.
Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and to know that you are the Holy One of God.” (John 6:67-69, NIV).
Ask Yourself:
-When following Jesus is hard, are you tempted to walk away? How do Peter’s words strengthen your faith?
-What does it mean to you that Jesus is the Bread of Life? Where do you need his provision in your life?
Pause to Pray: Jesus, please help me to look beyond the seemingly important physical aspects of life and focus on You, who satisfies my spiritual need. I trust You will also provide for any physical needs and help me to fulfill my responsibilities… Amen.
Take a Next Step:
-Invite someone to join you in this reading plan!
-Consider making a “Truth” list in your journal, to which you will add a word or two about each I AM statement as you read and learn.
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About this Plan
In John’s gospel, Jesus uses the words “I AM,” providing insight into His character, motives, interactions, and priorities. A name God gave for Himself in Exodus, “I AM,” is also Jesus’s not-so-subtle way of letting the world know that He is the Son of God, fully God. The plans in this series will deepen your faith and lead you to worship the Great I AM, Jesus.
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