Analysis Of Jesus As The Bread From Heaven Bread Of Life
Biblical Background
John 6:30 - 40, 47-51
The text presented Jesus as the bread from heaven; “Bread of Life”. The people were asking Jesus to perform signs that they may believe in him as Son of God. Though these men had seen and been seeing Jesus working signs and wonders, still they beg for more and never satisfied.
Jesus told them not to be contented seeing wonders but, more importantly, believe and obey, that whoever believes in Jesus will have everlasting life, for Jesus is the living bread that came down from heaven and whoever eats the bread from heaven (meaning: who will believe Jesus’ Sovereignty as Lord and Savior of Life) will live forever. Through Jesus Christ, people will find life, even life beyond – life eternal. (JFB Commentary) …show more content…
The teacher would make synthesis of the discussion and conclude that God is a Sovereign God/Lord whose power is beyond all nations and people. Indeed, God is sovereign and supreme where powers and leaders are in God’s control.
The teacher may read and explain, briefly, the biblical references given above to make the learners understand God’s work and will in our lives. It would strengthen their knowledge and faith in God as Sovereign Lord of life and history.
b) Lessons Learned (Question and Answer)
What do we mean by God, in Jesus Christ, as “the Sovereign Lord of History?
Jesus Christ
What are the indicators that leaders and nations are under God’s sovereignty?
Compare God’s best intention towards nations and leaders from the present leaders of our society.
c) Applying the lessons learned
Encourage each learner to write a prayer asking God to lead our nation and leaders. Pray that God will give the learners discernment in their in everyday lives as they journey together in living our God’s will.
Closing Worship
Song: “Lord, Give us a Leader”
Memory Verse: Revelation 2:
John 6:30 - 40, 47-51
The text presented Jesus as the bread from heaven; “Bread of Life”. The people were asking Jesus to perform signs that they may believe in him as Son of God. Though these men had seen and been seeing Jesus working signs and wonders, still they beg for more and never satisfied.
Jesus told them not to be contented seeing wonders but, more importantly, believe and obey, that whoever believes in Jesus will have everlasting life, for Jesus is the living bread that came down from heaven and whoever eats the bread from heaven (meaning: who will believe Jesus’ Sovereignty as Lord and Savior of Life) will live forever. Through Jesus Christ, people will find life, even life beyond – life eternal. (JFB Commentary) …show more content…
The teacher would make synthesis of the discussion and conclude that God is a Sovereign God/Lord whose power is beyond all nations and people. Indeed, God is sovereign and supreme where powers and leaders are in God’s control.
The teacher may read and explain, briefly, the biblical references given above to make the learners understand God’s work and will in our lives. It would strengthen their knowledge and faith in God as Sovereign Lord of life and history.
b) Lessons Learned (Question and Answer)
What do we mean by God, in Jesus Christ, as “the Sovereign Lord of History?
Jesus Christ
What are the indicators that leaders and nations are under God’s sovereignty?
Compare God’s best intention towards nations and leaders from the present leaders of our society.
c) Applying the lessons learned
Encourage each learner to write a prayer asking God to lead our nation and leaders. Pray that God will give the learners discernment in their in everyday lives as they journey together in living our God’s will.
Closing Worship
Song: “Lord, Give us a Leader”
Memory Verse: Revelation 2: