Big Idea: Jesus is the bread of life give by the Father

In this teaching Pastor Nathan unpacks Jesus' words from John 6 so that we can better understand the role the Father plays in our salvation.

Discover the profound meaning behind Jesus' declaration 'I am the bread of life' in John's Gospel. This message explores how Jesus presents himself as divine sustenance that offers eternal life, unlike the temporary manna that fed the Israelites in the wilderness. Learn about the Father's intimate involvement in salvation - drawing people to Jesus, giving them to Him, and ensuring none are lost. This teaching addresses the balance between God's sovereignty and human responsibility in salvation. While the Father must draw people to Jesus, we're still called to believe and share our faith boldly.

Great missionaries like Hudson Taylor, William Carey, and Amy Carmichael understood this balance perfectly.Explore the mystery of Jesus' statement about eating His flesh, which points to our union with Him through His sacrificial death. This message will help you understand salvation not as a matter of performance but as believing in the One who gave Himself on the cross to pay our debt of sin.

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