From Manna to Messiah: What We Learned

Hey Guys,

This past Sunday, we walked through one of the most powerful passages in John’s Gospel—John 6:22–59—where Jesus declares, “I am the bread of life.” It was a reminder that while manna in the wilderness provided temporary nourishment, only Jesus Christ, the Messiah, gives life that lasts forever.

We saw how the crowds were eager for another miracle meal, yet they missed the greater truth: Jesus had not come just to fill empty stomachs but to save empty souls. He is the true bread from heaven, and only by believing in Him can we be satisfied in the deepest way.

Key Takeaways:

• Jesus is more than a provider of temporary blessings. He Himself is the eternal gift we need.
• Faith is not about what we can get from Jesus, but trusting who He is.
• When we come to Him, our deepest hunger is met, and our thirst for meaning is quenched.

This week, let’s not chase after “bread that perishes.” Instead, let’s feast daily on Christ through His Word, prayer, and obedience. When we abide in Him, we discover the lasting satisfaction the world can never offer.

Reflection Questions:

1. What “temporary bread” am I tempted to chase after instead of Christ?
2. How can I practice daily dependence on Jesus as the Bread of Life?
3. Who in my life needs to hear that only Jesus can satisfy the hunger of the soul?

Friend, if you were with us Sunday and you’ve never trusted Jesus as Savior, the invitation is still open. He said, “The one who comes to Me I will certainly not cast out” (John 6:37). Today can be the day you stop hungering and start truly living.

Serving Him,

Pastor Joey