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Read: John 6:48-51
Listen: John 6

I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats this bread will live forever. This bread is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world. John 6:51

The crowd still seeks a sign to know if Jesus is really from God. They expect a king who will break Rome’s grip and keep their stomachs full. They want a new Moses who will free them from oppression and provide for their daily needs. Jesus offers something far greater. He hasn’t come to free them from Rome or just fill their dinner plates. He’s come to fulfill their deepest need—forgiveness of sin and restoration to God. The bread he offers is his own body, given on the cross, so that whoever trusts him will live forever.

We, too, need his bread. Every person carries the weight of sin and separation from God. Nothing we accumulate, achieve, or experience can remove that weight. Jesus gave his body and poured out his blood on the cross to pay for our sin, taking the punishment we deserve so we can be forgiven and restored to true life with God. And that life begins now. Not a perfect life or one free from all hardship, but a life marked by enduring peace, joy, and fulfillment even when things are hard. He is the life that truly satisfies.

TODAY: If you have never placed your faith in Jesus, this is a great day to do so. Pray and tell God you believe Jesus died for you and that you want to follow him. If you already trust Jesus, learn how to share the good news with others. Join our Sharing Your Faith workshop HERE.