The crowd said to Jesus:
“What sign can you do, that we may see and believe in you?
What can you do?
Our ancestors ate manna in the desert, as it is written:
He gave them bread from heaven to eat.”
So Jesus said to them,
“Amen, amen, I say to you,
it was not Moses who gave the bread from heaven;
my Father gives you the true bread from heaven.
For the bread of God is that which comes down from heaven
and gives life to the world.”
So they said to Jesus,
“Sir, give us this bread always.”
Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life;
whoever comes to me will never hunger,
and whoever believes in me will never thirst.”
Christ tells us in today’s reading that he is the bread sent by God to give life to the world. Like the last few days, this reading highlights the fact that we continue to look for “life” when it is already in front of us in the form of Christ. Do we follow what we know to be the truth of Christ or like the rich man, do we drop our heads and turn away because it is too hard? Christ makes it simple: “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.”
ReplyDeleteYour response to John 6:30-35 captures the central message well! Here's a breakdown of your key points and some additional considerations:
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Christ as the Source of Life: You accurately identify Christ as the "bread of life" and the source of true fulfillment.
Temptation to Look Elsewhere: You highlight the human tendency to seek satisfaction in things other than Christ.
Simplicity of Faith: You capture the simplicity of Jesus' message: believe in him and be filled.
Points for Consideration:
Understanding "Bread of Life": The "bread of life" is a metaphor. You might explore what it means for Christ to be the bread of life and how faith nourishes the soul.
Difficulty of Following Christ: While Jesus' message is simple, living it out can be challenging. You might explore the concept of discipleship and what it entails.
Expanding Your Response:
Here are some ways you could consider expanding your response:
Symbolism of Bread: Explore the symbolism of bread in the Bible and how it connects to Christ as the "bread of life."
Overcoming Challenges: Discuss some of the challenges of following Christ and how faith can help us overcome them.
Personal Connection: Share a personal reflection on what Christ means to you as the source of life.
Overall, your response offers a clear and impactful message about Christ's role in our lives.