The Wonder Bread
Preaching Outline on John 6:35 – “Jesus said, ‘I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.
Central idea:
This bread never gets moldy, never loses its shelf life and satiates every hungry soul!
1. Divine Certification: “I AM”
A. An Affirmation of Divinity – Jesus was not speaking metaphorically; he was declaring himself to be God in the flesh.
B. A Direct Connection – “God said to Moses, ‘I AM THAT I AM. And he said, ‘Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, “I AM has sent me to you.”‘” (Exodus 3:14)
👉 Jesus is not just a teacher or a prophet. He is God himself made man!
2. Direct Correlation: “THE BREAD”
A. Greater than Moses – “Moses did not give them the bread from heaven, but my Father gives them the true bread from heaven.” (John 6:32)
- Moses was the mediator, Jesus is the source.
- Moses brought them out of Egypt, Jesus brings us out of sin.
- Moses died, Jesus lives forever.
B. Greater than Manna – “For the bread of God is he who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” (John 6:33)
👉 The manna sustained Israel for a time, but Jesus sustains humanity for eternity!
3. Distinctive Clarification: “LIFE”
A. A Personal Invitation – “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes has eternal life.” (John 6:47)
B. A Clear Explanation – “I am the living bread that came down from heaven; if anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.” (John 6:51)
👉 It’s not about religion, it’s about relationships. Whoever feeds on Him lives forever!
4. Different confirmation: “WHO WANTS”
A. You’ll Never Be Hungry – “For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink.” (John 6:55)
B. You‘ll Never Be Thirsty – “Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in him.” (John 6:56)
Three people’s reactions:
- They couldn’t listen any longer – “This speech is hard; who can hear it?” (v. 60)
- They couldn’t go on – “They no longer walked with him.” (v. 66)
- They couldn’t help themselves – “We have believed and known that you are the Christ, the Son of God.” (v. 69)
👉 Many reject Jesus because they don’t understand, but those who really know him can’t stay away!
Conclusion of John 6:35
Taste and see that the Lord is good!
Jesus is not just any bread. He is:
The Bread that never spoils – His grace never ends.
The Bread that truly satisfies – Nothing in the world fills like him.
The Bread that gives eternal life – Whoever believes in him will never die.
What are you going to do?
- Ignore it and stay hungry?
- Or to come to Him and be filled forever?
Preaching Outline on John 6:35 – “Jesus said, ‘I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.
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