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I Am the True Bread
The document discusses the significance of Jesus as the 'bread of life,' emphasizing that He is the source and sustainer of life, as well as the pathway to spiritual satisfaction. It touches on the Bible's high regard for life, contrasting it with modern issues such as abortion and euthanasia. The text encourages individuals to come to Jesus through faith, repentance, confession, and baptism to receive eternal life and true satisfaction.
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I Am the True Bread
- 2. Introduction: •Moses and the“I AM” revelation. Ex. 3:14 •Jesus shocks his hearers: •“…Before Abraham was I AM” (John 8:58). •Jesus uses 8 special I AM statements. •7 In John’s gospel, 1 in Revelation •Jesus confesses that He is the True Bread, saying, “I am the bread of life” (Jn. 6:35). •What does this statement mean? •How does it apply to us today?
- 3. Jesus Is theSource of Life! •All things were made by Him. John 1:3 •All plant, animal and Human life... Gen. 1:26-31 •In Him was life! Jn. 1:4 •The high regard for life in the Bible… Genesis 7:1-3; 9:5-6 •Today’s departure from that position. •Abortion: ending life before God’s time for birth. •Euthanasia: ending life before God’s time for death. •Life is from the Lord and should be sacred! Gen. 2:7; Job 1:21
- 4. Jesus Is theSustainer of Life! •Bread (food) is vital to sustain life. •God provides food for life. Acts 17:25 •Israel was given manna in the desert. Exodus 16:35 •Elijah was sustained by a widow during a famine. 1 Kings 17:8-16
- 5. Jesus Is theSustainer of Life! •Jesus gives and sustains eternal life! John 6:63; 68 •Born in Bethlehem, the “place of bread”… Micah 5:2 •Communion bread symbolizes His broken body… 1 Cor. 11:23-24 •How to receive this bread. •“He that cometh to Me” Jn. 6:35; Heb. 5:9 •All who come to Him receive salvation. Rom. 10:13-17; 6:1-6 …Hear, Believe, Repent, Confession, Baptism
- 6. Jesus Gives Satisfactionin Life! •“Shall never hunger” Jn. 6:35b •Christ satisfies all inner desires. Mt. 5:6 •All other sources fail to satisfy… Wealth, fame, success all fail! Eccl. 2:1-11 •Christ also satisfies the inner thirsts! “…shall never thirst” Jn. 6:35c •Inner thirsts send some to alcohol or other drugs, lusts and greed. •None of these satisfy… Hebrews 11:25 •True satisfaction is found only in Jesus. Matthew 4:4
- 7. Come and BelieveSo You Can Have This Bread of Life! •It’s easy to understand. Eph. 3:4; 1 Jn.5:3-4 •No complicated religious ceremonies simply: •Hear and believe the gospel. Rom. 1:16 •Repent of your sinful life. Acts 3:19 •Confess Jesus… Acts 8:37 •Be buried and raised with Christ through Baptism. Rom. 6:3-6; Acts 22:16