November 16, 2025

AT THE TABLE

When Bread is Not Enough!

“Jesus said to them, “Very truly I tell you, it is not Moses who has given you the bread from heaven, but it is my Father who gives you the true bread from heaven. For the bread of God is the bread that comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” “Sir,” they said, “always give us this bread.” Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.”

-John 6:32-35 NIV

INTRODUCTION: Social work cannot be a substitute for spiritual transformation!

Moses the Shadow...

Jesus said to them, "Very truly I tell you, It is not Moses who has given you bread from heaven..."

-John 6:32

Jesus the Substance...

Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.”

-John 6:35

Jesus = Life

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”

-John 10:10 NIV

CONCLUSION: Like Jesus, we must understand that physical bread is not enough.

“Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, you are looking for me, not because you saw the signs I performed but because you ate the loaves and had your fill. Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on him God the Father has placed his seal of approval.””

-John 6:26-27 NIV