Bible dictionary for children
Bread of life
Bread of life is a title Jesus uses for himself.
In simple words
What does it mean?
Bread of life is a title Jesus uses for himself. Bread sustains ordinary life; Jesus uses that familiar need to speak about the life he gives.
Talk about it
Why is bread a helpful picture for something we deeply need?
An example from the Bible
In John 6, Jesus asks listeners to look beyond the meal they have eaten. The bread picture points to trusting him, not treating his body as an ordinary loaf.
Read John 6:35 ↗A little more to explore
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Related reading: John 6:35
Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will not be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
