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The Teaching Series

Bread of Life

Discovering the One Who Truly Satisfies

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Source of Sustenance Ep. 57 20:38
Bread of Life Pt 1

Source of Sustenance

As we journey toward Resurrection Sunday, Jesus’ words in John 6:35 invite us to consider what truly sustains us. Explore the biblical imagery of bread and discover how Jesus, the “Bread of Life,” can ground us and draw us closer to him this Lenten season.
Feeding of the 5,000 Ep. 58 22:55
Bread of Life Pt 2

Feeding of the 5,000

The feeding of the five thousand is the only miracle of Jesus recorded in all four Gospels—but why? Explore the deeper details of this familiar story and discover how Jesus intentionally uses both word and deed to reveal what his mission is all about.
Feeding of the 4,000 Ep. 59 24:07
Bread of Life Pt 3

Feeding of the 4,000

Why do the Gospels include two seemingly similar stories of Jesus feeding thousands? The difference is in the details. Explore how geography, numbers, and cultural context reveal an astounding proclamation Jesus was making about his ministry.
Yeast of the Pharisees Ep. 60 22:17
Bread of Life Pt 4

Yeast of the Pharisees

What do forgotten bread, the “Yeast of the Pharisees,” and a two-part healing of a blind man have in common? Building on the feedings of the five thousand and four thousand, discover how these seemingly bizarre stories fit together to reveal what Jesus was teaching his disciples—and us.
Grumble or Eat Ep. 61 22:36
Bread of Life Pt 5

Grumble or Eat

What happens when our expectations don’t match our reality? Explore Jesus’ bold declaration in John 6 that he is the “Bread of Life” and discover what it means to trust in his provision when God doesn’t work in the ways we hoped or expected.
Took, Blessed, Broke, Gave Ep. 62 25:20
Bread of Life Pt 6

Took, Blessed, Broke, Gave

What did Jesus mean when he told his followers to “eat his flesh and drink his blood”? Discover how John 6, the feeding miracles, and the Last Supper connect to reveal the significance of Jesus’ sacrifice and the eternal hope found in him.
Firstfruits of the Resurrection Ep. 63 26:31
Bread of Life Pt 7

Firstfruits of the Resurrection

Jesus rose from the dead on a Sunday—but not just any Sunday. Discover the significance of the festival being celebrated that day and how the timing of the resurrection reveals another powerful layer of meaning, hope, and purpose in what God accomplished through Jesus.
The Holy Spirit and Pentecost Ep. 64 25:06
Bread of Life Pt 8

The Holy Spirit and Pentecost

Pentecost changed everything—but there’s far more to Acts 2 than many of us realize. Discover how this ancient festival connects to the Exodus, the resurrection, and God’s larger story as we explore the significance of the giving of the Holy Spirit.

About this series

In the Bible, bread is a symbol for what we depend upon to live. Sadly, we humans tend to depend upon all the wrong things: money, power, the approval of others, etc. None of these can truly sustain us. And if we build a life upon them, it’s just a matter of time before things come crashing down. Which is why the Biblical text uses the image of bread over and over again to show how God is the true giver and sustainer of life. In fact, Jesus even called himself the “Bread of Life” in John 6:35. In this 8-part series, we’ll examine the unexpected and life-giving imagery of bread in connection to Jesus’s ministry and learn how to live more dependent lives on the One who truly satisfies.