This Sermon Series Looks at John 6, a series of teachings where Jesus uses bread as a metaphor for himself, God’s love, and discipleship.

Week 1: Abundant God

In the feeding of the 5,000 Jesus reveals something important about God, himself, and the Kingdom: abundance is the expectation. Jesus fights our fears of scarcity by showing abundance. What do we do with that?
Scripture: John 6:1-15

Week 2: Soul Food

Jesus warns against working for things that perish and do not give life, instead, to do the work of God. Jesus tells us that the work of God is to believe in Jesus. What is the food that feeds our soul? Our Faith in Jesus.
Scripture: John 6:24-35

Week 3: Hopeful Expectancy

The crowds have known Jesus for a long time. They cannot wrap their head around the idea that Jesus is something more than they’ve seen or known. In this lection, Jesus challenges us to hopefully expect that God will transform the ordinary to extraordinary, and reveal himself.
Scripture: John 6:35, 41-51

Week 4: Gastro Theology

In the most visceral readings in John 6, Jesus tells the crowds to gnaw on his flesh. Only Jesus will give life to the world. Jesus invites us to know his sacrifice, to savor this truth, and to abide in him.
John 6:51-58

Week 5: Sometimes the Hardest Thing and the Right Thing are the Same

The crowd is challenged by Jesus’ teaching. “This is difficult, who can accept it?” they ask. In our last reading from John 6, we are invited to ask the question, “Is Jesus worth it?” All disciples find the truth in Peter’s words: “Lord, to whom can we go? You have the words of eternal life.” Alone, we are powerless, with Jesus, we can find eternal life.
John 6:56-69