John 6:22-44 | Sermon Resources | 18 May 2025
Summary
We are all seekers-restless and hungry for something deeper-and Jesus meets us in that longing with His bold claim: “I am the bread of life.” In a world full of empty substitutes, Christ alone offers true nourishment for our souls-past, present, and future. When we come to Him in faith, not only are we saved, but our affections are reshaped and our joy in him begins to grow.
Discussion Questions
1. As you read the passage, what key details help you understand the setting and significance of Jesus’ claim, “I am the bread of life”?
2. The crowd was seeking Jesus, yet he rebuked them. What was wrong with the way they were seeking him?
The Revelation – “I am the bread of life”
3. When Jesus says, “I am the bread of life,” what core truth is he communicating about who he is and what we truly need?
4. How does the idea of physical hunger and thirst help us to understand our spiritual dependence on God?
The Invitation – “whoever comes to me”
5. In the sermon Pastor Billy made the point that coming to Christ is not only first step we take in our faith and not only end goal of our faith, but it is the daily privilege of Christians. How can you grow in coming to Jesus daily as the bread of life?
6. Read v. 37 and 44 and summarize in your own words what Jesus is saying here. What encouragement do you find in these statements?
The Transformation – “shall not hunger…or thirst”
7. What do you think Jesus means when he says we will never hunger or thirst after coming to him? In what way is his a once-for-all change? In what way is this an ongoing process?
8. In the sermon, Pastor Billy quoted 18th century Scottish Presbyterian Thomas Chalmers, who described the “expulsive power of a new affection” to drive away the love of sin from our hearts. In what way does feeding on Christ as the bread of life, displace sinful desires in our hearts? What practically does this look like?
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