BRBC Bible Notes
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Bible Study #2: “I AM the Bread of Life”
Main Passage: John 6:35–51
Purpose of the Study
This study explores Jesus’ declaration as the Bread of Life, connecting Old Testament imagery of bread and manna, His teaching in John’s Gospel, and New Testament epistle reflections on spiritual sustenance and life in Christ.
Opening Prayer
“Lord Jesus, You are the Bread of Life who satisfies our deepest hunger. Open our eyes to see Your provision and sustain us with Your living word. Help us hunger only for You and share Your life with others. Amen.”
1. Read the Passage
John 6:35–51 — Jesus teaches that He is the Bread of Life, offering eternal sustenance beyond physical bread.
Questions
In what ways was Jesus making such a bold claim here?
How do you relate to hunger and thirst in your spiritual life?
2. Context and Old Testament Imagery
OT Bread Imagery:
Manna in the Wilderness: Exodus 16 — God provides bread from heaven to sustain Israel physically.
Bread as God’s provision: Leviticus 26:26; Deuteronomy 8:3 — Bread symbolizes God’s faithful sustenance.
Bread in the Temple: Leviticus 24:5–9 — Showbread representing God’s fresh presence and provision.
Jesus’ claim:
Jesus identifies Himself as the true, heavenly bread, offering eternal life (John 6:51).
Unlike manna, which temporarily satisfied, Jesus offers lasting spiritual life.
Epistles Reflection:
1 Corinthians 10:16: The bread we break is communion in the body of Christ — spiritual nourishment.
Hebrews 4:12: God’s word is living and active, sustaining the believer.
Questions
How does Jesus’ bread differ from the manna provided to Israel?
In what ways does Jesus sustain and satisfy us?
How might this inform your daily spiritual “feeding”?
3. Jesus Christ: The Bread of Life
Jesus is our true spiritual nourishment, satisfying the deepest hunger and giving eternal life.
He invites all who come to Him to never hunger or thirst again (John 6:35).
Jesus’ death and resurrection make this life-giving bread available to all believers.
Questions
How have you experienced Jesus as your spiritual bread?
What prevents you from “feeding” on Jesus daily?
How can you help others discover Jesus as the Bread of Life?
4. Kingdom Implications and Church Life
Toward One Another
Are we encouraging one another to feast on God’s word and presence regularly? If so, how? If not, what needs to change?
How do we incorporate this bread or food imagery in our worship and community life?
Toward Our Local Community & Wider World
How can BRBC be a source of spiritual nourishment in Horsham?
Is there a link between helping those hungry spiritually and hungry physically?
Toward Families, Friends, and Relationships
How do you model spiritual feeding for your family?
How do you invite friends to taste the Bread of Life?
Questions
What habits or rhythms help you “eat” this bread daily?
How can BRBC more clearly communicate the life-giving power of Jesus?
Who in your circle might be hungry for this bread?
5. Practical Action
Commit to daily Bible reading and prayer as spiritual nourishment.
Participate in communion with awareness of its meaning as “feeding” on Christ.
Engage in acts of mercy to feed the hungry physically and spiritually.
Share your testimony of how Jesus satisfies your deepest needs.
Questions
What changes will you make to prioritise feeding on Christ?
How can you invite someone to taste this bread this week?
Closing Scripture Meditation
John 6:35 — “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.”
Final Prayer
“Jesus, Bread of Life, satisfy our hunger and thirst with Your presence. May we feed on You daily, grow strong in You, and share Your life with those around us. Amen.”
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