I Am: Jesus and Easter in the Book of JohnSample

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I am the bread of life. (John 6:35)
The challah bread our church serves for communion is lovingly baked by volunteers. It tastes so good! I sometimes feel cheated if the piece broken off for me is smaller than I hoped. Nonetheless, it’s far better than the Styrofoam-like cubes I have so often been served. And yet, neither can fully convey the meaning of Jesus’ claim, “I am the bread of life” (John 6:35). It’s the first of seven “I am” claims Jesus made in John’s gospel. What did he mean?
The Galileans searching for Jesus thought it meant he would give them bread like he did in the miraculous feeding (v. 34). They wouldn’t have to labor again! The Jewish leaders were outraged that Jesus called himself bread from heaven and called God his Father. How could the carpenter’s son say such things (v. 42)? Many others found his teaching hard and left Jesus (v. 66). The Twelve stuck with him, agreeing with Peter, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life” (v. 68).
What do you want from Jesus? Many want him to meet their desires; some want him to fit their idea of God; others find his words too hard and turn away. Jesus is so much more. Nothing will ever satisfy our soul like feasting on every word of our Lord. And this bread of life is not limited to a select few. When Jesus said, “Whoever comes to me shall not hunger” (v. 35), he included the likes of you and me. Come to him today!
As you pray, thank Jesus for satisfying your soul.
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The book of John records seven "I am" statements from Jesus, leading up to his death and resurrection. These statements show us Jesus' true nature and invite us to a deeper belief in him. As you prepare to celebrate Easter, take time to meditate on Jesus and his place in your life. This seven-day series was written by Rev. Jon Opgenorth and presented by Words of Hope.
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