John 6:35

Charles Allen – World War II children The Setting – Jn 6:1-27

Jesus related manna that God gave Israel Jn 6:31-33

Goal to compare the manna God gave Israel to Jesus calling Himself the “Bread of life”

1st mentioned in Exodus 16 People complain about lack of bread &

meat – Ex 16:2-3 Consider what God says – Ex 16:4-5 Purpose & command by God – Ex

16:12-16 Manna = “What is it?” – Ex 16:14-15

2 main reasons God gave manna to Israel Gave them life – Lam 4:9; Ps 146:5-7 A sign God was with them – Ex 16:12; Jn 6:30-

31 Comparisons between manna & “Bread of

Life” It was small – Ex 16:14

Christ’s humility – Lk 2:7; Phil 2:5-7 It was round – Ex 16:14

Christ’s eternal nature – Jn 1:1-3; Col 1:15-17

It was white – Ex 16:31 Christ is sinless & pure – Is 53:9; 2 Cor 5:21

It came at night – Ex 16:13-14 Christ came to this world of spiritual darkness and gave light & life – Gal 4:3-5; Rom 5:8

It was misunderstood – Ex 16:15 Christ was misunderstood – Jn 1:11; Jn 10:20; Mk 8:27-30

It was sufficient for every man’s need – Ex 16:18 Christ is the all sufficient Savior – 2 Tim 3:16-17; Mt 11:28-30; Jn 6:35

It was sweet to taste – Ex 16:31 Christ’s words are sweet – Ps 34:8; 1 Pet 2:3; Heb 6:4-6

It was kept & passed on – Ex 16:32 Christ is to be passed on – Mt 28:18-20; 2 Tim 2:2; 1 Pet 3:15-17

It gave nourishment for 40 years Christ gives eternal nourishment – Jn 6:49-50; Jn 6:58

Israel children complained about it – Num 11:4-6; Num 21:5 Christ is rejected – Jn 1:11; Jn 6:66

Manna was temporary but Christ “The bread of life” is eternal – Josh 5:12

Jesus tells us that He is the “Bread of Life” so we can have eternal life – Jn 6:32-35, 47-51, 53-56

We obtain Spiritual Food by studying the Word of God & applying its principles Begin with 1st principles – 2 Tim 2:15; 2 Pet

3:18 Become more mature – Heb 5:12-14; Mt 5:6

When we feed on “The bread of life”, we have eternal life

Christ gives us the nourishment we need

Jesus provides us with that which we need for eternal life