SUMMARY

"From the beginning of the Gospel, Jesus has been intimately connected to God (cf. 1:1), and the previous pericope gave a vivid demonstration of the unity of God and Jesus, the "I am" in the burning bush and on the sea. As much as this pericope completes the larger picture of chapter 6, it also propels the Gospel's narrative forward, forcing us to confront the person of Jesus as the fullness of God. Jesus has confessed dramatically His true identity; He will now challenge his interested followers to see if they are willing to accept him as he truly is." - Edward Klink

KEY TAKEAWAYS 

 

Main Idea: Jesus, as the Bread of Life, promises eternal life to those who believe in Him.

What are the promises that Jesus makes? 

1. The Promise of True Satisfaction (35)
   1. You shall not hunger
   2. You shall never thirst
2. The Promise of Eternal Security (37–40)
   1. God will accomplish His work of Salvation
   2. God will preserve those who are His
   3. God will bring about a future reality
3. The Promise of Eternal Life (41–51) 
   1. God gives eternal life to those who believe in Jesus 
   2. God gives eternal life to those who eat the living bread