John 6:40-70
The Bread of Life Can Satisfy Our Deepest Needs
December 13, 2009
Simon Goncharenko
21 FELLOWSHIP – SBC
OUTLINE
I. Jesus is the Bread of life – vv. 43-50
a. To come to Him, one must be compelled by the Father - v. 44.
b. All have an opportunity to be saved - vv. 45-46.
c. Eternal life is gained by faith in Christ – vv. 47-50.
i. It is REAL life
ii. It begins at the point of salvation
iii. It will last forever
II. Eating His flesh & drinking His blood – requirements for eternal life – vv. 51, 53-58.
a. His flesh and blood are the only means by which life can be gained – vv. 51, 53-54.
b. His flesh and blood are real food and drink – v. 55, 58.
c. Eating and drinking = abiding – vv. 56-57.
III. Christ’s message compels strong distinct reactions from people – vv. 41-42, 59-71.
a. Some never bother to get to know Him well and have a hard time with His claims – vv. 41-42.
b. Focused on the material, others take offense at His teaching – vv. 52, 59-63, 66.
c. Yet others just refuse to believe – vv. 64-65, 70-71.
d. But some do surrender to His deity – vv. 67-69.
i. Compelled by the Father
ii. Clinging to His Words
iii. Confessing His deity
I. Jesus is the Bread of life – vv. 43-50
a. To come to Him, one must be compelled by the Father – v.44.
b. All have an opportunity to be saved – vv.45-46.
c. Eternal life is gained by faith in Christ – vv. 47-50.
i. It is REAL life
ii. It begins at the point of salvation
iii. It will last forever
II. Eating His flesh & drinking His blood – requirements for eternal life – vv. 51, 53-58.
a. His flesh and blood are the only means by which life can be gained – vv. 51, 53-54.
b. His flesh and blood are real food and drink – v. 55, 58.
c. Eating and drinking = abiding – vv. 56-57.
III. Christ’s message compels strong distinct reactions from people – vv. 41-42, 59-71.
a. Some never bother to get to know Him well and have a hard time with His claims – vv. 41-42.
b. Focused on the material, others take offense at His teaching – vv. 52, 59-63, 66.
c. Yet others just refuse to believe – vv. 64-65, 70-71.
d. But some do surrender to His deity – vv. 67-69.
i. Compelled by the Father
ii. Clinging to His Words
iii. Confessing His deity
Jesus Christ is the only Bread of life that can satisfy our deepest needs.
