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Read: John 6:25-71
Listen: John 6

Very truly I tell you, the one who believes has eternal life. I am the bread of life. John 6:47-48

The crowd tracks Jesus around the Sea of Galilee, buzzing with excitement and expectation. The day before, Jesus fed five thousand people with just five loaves and two fish on a hillside (John 6:1-14). They are hungry again and want a miracle worker to keep their stomachs satisfied. When Jesus tells them he is the bread of life, that he himself is what they need, many turn and walk away. He offers something greater than physical bread. He offers spiritual bread through himself—an eternal satisfaction for their greatest need. But they don’t want him, just their next meal.

Throughout John’s Gospel, Jesus offers true satisfaction and life. He is the light of the world, the living water, and the resurrection and the life (John 8:12; 4:10; 11:25). Over the next three weeks, we will explore what Jesus means when he claims to be the source of life. The hunger we feel is real—for meaning, for belonging, for something that finally satisfies. We often move from one thing to the next. We hope a new relationship, achievement, or experience will be enough. We tend to reach for everything except him. Jesus doesn’t just offer temporary fulfillment for today. He offers us himself, a gift that lasts for eternity.

TODAY: Join Ada Bible Worship as they sing “Be Thou My Vision.” Sing the words “Thou and Thou only, be first in my heart, High King of Heaven, my treasure Thou art,” as a prayer of surrender, choosing Jesus over everything else competing for your heart.