One of the ways God has revealed himself to us is through a litany of names and titles throughout scripture. These names and titles work together to give us glimpses of who God is.
We’re starting a new 7 week sermon series about God’s “I Am” statements: the Bread of Life, the Light of the World, the Gate, the Good Shepherd, the Resurrection and the Life, the Way, the Truth and the Life, and the True Vine. Jesus knew we, as humans, wouldn’t quite understand so he shares who He is through these metaphors to convey to us that He is grand beyond our imagination. He is more than a single name can capture. He is mysterious and divine and above all, He comes to bring us life.
Matthew’s Gospel tells us about how Jesus related to God and that He was a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy and that He was a direct descendant of David, a King bringing the Old Testament into a new era. Mark, the shortest Gospel, portrays Jesus as a suffering servant. Luke’s Gospel conveys how Jesus related to humanity. John’s Gospel emphasizes the answer to the question who was Jesus of Nazareth.
John 6:35 “I am the Bread of Life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.”
We can fill up with lesser satisfactions, but Jesus says He is the Bread of Life.
Jesus alone satisfies the heart.
If you are tired of searching for your next fill, of striving for satisfaction that is just out of reach. It’s not a romantic relationship, promotion, house or car that will fill you up… it is only Jesus.
If you’re here today and you’re hungry or you’re tired of chasing that next fill, you’re invited to the table. Jesus says come to Me.
