"I am the Bread of Life" (John 6:22-71)

In this sermon, Pastor Sam Kraemer explores the significance of Jesus' statement, "I am the bread of life," in John 6:22-71. Pastor Sam talks about how Jesus uses the physical needs of people to highlight their true spiritual need. We also look at what me must believe as Christians through a careful study of the language of "eating". Lastly, Pastor Sam Deals with some of the "hard teachings" in this text; such as Jesus' divinity and the role of God's drawing in salvation.

Key Takeaways:

-Jesus employed the metaphor of bread as a staple of life to reveal a greater spiritual need, positioning Himself as the "bread of life" for eternal sustenance.

-The act of eating physical bread is likened to the consistent belief in Jesus's sacrifice and promises, representing a daily spiritual dependency on Him for life.

-Theologically challenging concepts such as predestination and election are touched upon, highlighting the comforting truth of salvation's security within God's hands.