We need to recognize the effects prayer can have on our lives and our world. There is a lot of unrest and anxiety in our nation today, but prayer changes situations on a personal and national scale. It is our responsibility as believers to pray for the future, not to become anxious about it. Laying our cares at Jesus’ feet in prayer helps us feel less anxious and lifts our burdens.
Series: Back to Basics
Message: God’s Word – Bread of Life
Text: Exodus 16:4, John 6:31-35, 48-51
Pastor Tom Cogle
Sunday, January 10, 2021
Today, we will see how the Bible has the power to transform us and fully satisfy our spiritual needs.
1. The Bible is Our Daily Bread
When God sent manna for the children of Israel to eat, He provided it for them daily. In the same way, we need to partake of the bread of God daily, which is the Bible. Many Christians are malnourished because they don’t have a daily diet of the Bible in their lives. There are several translations of the Bible available, as well as free Bible apps. Choose the version that works best for you and make reading the Bible a daily part of your life.
2. The Bible is Our Sustaining Bread
When Satan came to Jesus and tempted Him, Jesus used Scripture to overcome the devil. In Matthew 4:4, Jesus quotes from Deuteronomy 8:3 that “Man does not live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the Lord.” God’s Word literally sustains our lives.
3. The Bible is Our True Bread
In John 6, Jesus declares, “I am the bread of life.” When we read God’s Word, we are receiving the life and power of Jesus.