Video of the Day: Clip from the 2006 movie “The Ultimate Gift”
Bible Verse of the Day:
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. 27 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.” 28 Then they asked him, “What must we do to do the works God requires?” 29 Jesus answered, “The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.” 30 So they asked him, “What sign then will you give that we may see it and believe you? What will you do? 31 Our ancestors ate the manna in the wilderness; as it is written: ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’[c]” 32 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. 33 For the bread of God is the bread that comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” 34 “Sir,” they said, “always give us this bread.” 35 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 6:26-35.
Biblical Connection:
Jason Stevens’ father dies while working for his billionaire grandfather. This tragic event led Jason to rebel, becoming a prodigal son prior to his grandfather’s death. Unlike a typical will, Red Stevens leaves Jason with a series of tasks to complete which provide valuable life lessons. The further Jason continues, the more difficult each test becomes. Yet, Abigail encourages Jason to choose life.
The context of today’s passage occurs following the feeding of 5,000 men, excluding woman and children. This sets the stage for Jesus’ confession as the bread of life. This concept began in John 4 where Jesus met a Samaritan woman at local well. As the topic of thirst came up during a conversation in a desert, Jesus compares Himself to living water to quench one’s soul.
Closing Song:
One of my favorite communion songs is I Am the Bread of Life. This was also one of my father’s favorites as well. May the lyrics of this song speak to you and inspire you to choose life this Thanksgiving.
by Jay Mankus
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