Summary of passage: Jesus declares he’s the bread of life and whoever believes in him will never be hungry nor thirsty. He has come to do God’s will which is to raise up God’s people at the last day in eternal life.
Questions:
11) Material. No because once again Jesus chastises them with “You have seen me but still you do not believe.”
12a) Part personal Question. My answer: That God shall raise up believers at the last day. Asking God into your heart and receiving the Holy Spirit ensures you’ll be among the last. (Similar question on Lesson 4 Day 2)
b) Personal Question. My answer: With Jesus my every need will be satisfied. It frees me from fear to do His will even when I don’t understand it. (Similar question Lesson 4 Day 4)
13) Part personal Question. My answer: Jesus has come to give eternal life (life with the Father) to all who believe. That is his fulfillment of God’s desire. As I do His work, I am assured and content. (Similar question Lesson 8 Day 5)
Conclusions: We’ve had many of these questions before. Expect more repetitiveness in the weeks ahead.
End Notes: This is the fourth question Jesus answers from the people in this scene recorded by John. In some translations it says “always” instead of “from now on.” The people still want material bread and they want it forever.
This is the first of the “I am” (ego eimi) in the Gospel of John and one of the most important. There are 7 “I am ” statements (the number of completeness and perfection). These echo the seven “I am” statements God says in Isaiah.
The bread of life may mean “the bread that is living” or “the bread that gives life”. Jesus expands on verse 33 here by explaining what he means by the bread of God. This is repeated in verses 41, 48 & 51.
Come to Christ out of your heart and desire. That is all that is required to come. It’s very simple like when someone asks you “to come here.” That is what Jesus is doing here.
Coming to Jesus begins with God and all who come get God. To do God’s will. Mentioned by Jesus before in John 4:34.
This is an invitation to all believers and all in general. Whoever comes willingly, gets God. Period.
True believers persevere because Christ holds onto them.
Fun Fact: “The last day” expression is found only in John in the New Testament. This probably refers to the day of resurrection followed by the day of judgment at the End Times.
