The Gospel of John- Part 17: Jesus is the Bread of Life | John 6:25-59// May 17, 2026
Teaching overview
On Sunday, Riley continued our study through John 6v25-59, where Jesus challenges the crowd to recognize that their deepest need is not physical food, but spiritual satisfaction that only He can provide. Declaring Himself the “bread of life,” Jesus invites people to stop chasing temporary things and instead come to Him for lasting fulfillment and eternal life. The sermon concludes by emphasizing that true faith means abiding in Jesus—making Him the center of our lives and allowing His presence to shape and sustain us daily.
Our prayer for the Community
Lord, we confess that we often look to temporary things to satisfy the deeper hunger in our souls. Help us to come to You as the true Bread of Life, and teach us what it means to abide in You daily. As a group, draw us closer to Your presence this week and shape our hearts to find our satisfaction and rest in You alone. Amen.
Group questions and further meditations:
What am I looking to for satisfaction? (The Hunger)
Meditation:
Jesus challenged the crowd because they were more interested in what He could provide than in truly knowing Him. Take time to reflect on what you tend to rely on for comfort, fulfillment, or identity when life feels empty or stressful.
Question:
What are some “temporary breads” you are tempted to turn to instead of Jesus for satisfaction or security? How can we tell the difference between healthy desires and deeper soul-hunger that only God can satisfy?
Do I really believe Jesus is enough? (The Bread)
Meditation:
Jesus declared Himself to be the “bread of life,” the only One who can truly satisfy the soul’s hunger. Yet many people struggle to trust that a deeper relationship with Him is more fulfilling than achievement, comfort, success, or entertainment.
Question:
In what areas of your life is it hardest to believe that Jesus is truly enough for you? The crowd struggled with familiarity with Jesus. How can familiarity with church, faith, or Christian subculture sometimes keep us from truly seeing or trusting Him?
3. What does it look like to abide in Jesus daily? (The Meal)
Meditation:
Riley emphasized that abiding in Jesus means making Him our dwelling place—remaining close to Him and surrendering our lives into His life. Spiritual growth happens not through occasional moments, but through ongoing presence with Him.
Question:
What practical rhythms or habits help you stay connected to Jesus throughout the week, and what tends to pull you away from abiding in Him? What are some distractions or habits that make it difficult for you to remain connected to Jesus consistently?
