John 6:35
Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will not be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.
In John 6:35, Jesus declares that He is the bread of life. This statement comes after Jesus had just fed the 5,000 people with five loaves of bread and two fish, and the crowd was seeking more miracles from Him. Jesus then tells them that they are only following Him because He had filled their physical needs, but they should seek something more lasting.
Jesus is not talking about physical bread but is using it as a metaphor to refer to spiritual sustenance. He is saying that just as bread nourishes the body, He is the only one who can nourish their souls. He is the source of eternal life, and whoever comes to Him will never hunger or thirst spiritually.
Jesus is challenging the people to look beyond their physical needs and desires and focus on their spiritual needs. He is also inviting them to have faith in Him and follow Him, and He promises to satisfy their spiritual hunger and thirst.
In summary, Jesus is using the metaphor of bread to teach the people about spiritual sustenance and the importance of having faith in Him. He is offering eternal life and satisfaction for their spiritual hunger and thirst.
