Message: “Looking Back, Pressing Forward” from Chris Dillon
Chris Dillon - November 15, 2020
I AM: The Bread of Life
This week we kick-off a brand new series called I AM as we unpack the 7 I AM statements of Jesus in John’s gospel. You may have noticed that it’s almost impossible to know someone without first knowing their name. Contrary to popular belief in some cultural circles, God is not unknowable. In fact, He has clearly revealed Himself to us by giving us His name. The story begins to unfold in Exodus 3, and Jesus brings it full circle beginning in John 6 when He says: “I AM the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.” Jesus was not only claiming His own divinity in that one powerful statement, He was also telling the world that the only bread that can satisfy soul hunger is found in Him. Through the course of this narrative, we learn 3 essential truths that can reshape our lives. One, authentic disciples come to Jesus to get Jesus. Two, Jesus is the essence of real life. And finally, Jesus offers us lasting hope. If you’ve found the bread of life, be sure you’re sharing that bread with a hungry and thirsty world!
