I AM the Bread of Life

MAGNIFICENT VII: The Bread of Life

THE BREAD THAT SAVED A LIFE

During World War II, a soldier in a prison camp shared his hidden piece of bread with a fellow prisoner, offering life-saving strength. That small gesture symbolized life beyond mere sustenance. John 18:3-6 (NIV)

Jesus, knowing His fate, declares “I AM He” (ego eimi), a powerful statement connecting Himself to God’s covenant name revealed in Exodus 3:14, affirming His divinity. John 6:28-35 (NIV)

The crowd, seeking signs, misses the deeper truth. Jesus corrects their view of manna, revealing that God’s true bread, the bread of life, comes from Him. “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.”

BREAKING IT DOWN… The crowd focuses on physical bread, missing the spiritual truth. Jesus points them to eternal sustenance, urging them to seek the true bread from heaven.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN THAT JESUS IS THE BREAD OF LIFE? Bread is Essential for Life: It symbolizes sustenance. Just as physical bread sustains life, Jesus sustains spiritual life. Jesus Gives Eternal Life: Jesus contrasts physical bread with spiritual bread, offering eternal life. Jesus Satisfies the Deepest Hunger: He satisfies our inner desire for righteousness, purpose, and meaning (Matthew 5:6).

THE BREAD OF LIFE – WHAT JESUS IS SAYING TO YOU

Jesus is saying He is essential for your life. He offers eternal life, satisfaction for your deepest hunger, and an invitation to come and believe in Him.

COMMUNION Jesus is not just a teacher or prophet—He is the Bread of Life that gives eternal life. The question is: Are you feeding on the true Bread that lasts, or settling for what will never satisfy?