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John 6:63
It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life.
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Deuteronomy 8:3
So He humbled you, allowed you to hunger, and fed you with manna which you did not know nor did your fathers know, that He might make you know that man shall not live by bread alone; but man lives by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the LORD.
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Matthew 4:4
But He answered and said, "It is written, "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.""
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John 6:32-35
Then Jesus said to them, "Most assuredly, I say to you, Moses did not give you the bread from heaven, but My Father gives you the true bread from heaven. For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world." Then they said to Him, "Lord, give us this bread always." And Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.
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John 6:48
I am the bread of life.
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Hebrews 5:12-14
For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the first principles of the oracles of God; and you have come to need milk and not solid food. For everyone who partakes only of milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, for he is a babe. But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
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John 6:27
Do not labor for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to everlasting life, which the Son of Man will give you, because God the Father has set His seal on Him.'
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Spiritual Food Satisfies
Sermonette by Martin G. CollinsThose who view religion as a life of gloom and deprivation are too short-sighted to realize that the world's entertainments do not satisfy the deepest need.
Developing a Mature Spiritual Appetite
'Ready Answer' by David F. MaasThe concept of spiritual food is vital for growth and maturity in faith. The apostle Paul expressed frustration at the chronic dependency in congregations, noting to the Corinthians that he fed them with milk and not solid food because they were not ready to receive it, remaining carnal. Similarly, to the Hebrews, he indicated …
Forms vs. Spirituality (Part 6)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughPhysical food sustains our bodies, providing maintenance, energy, and enjoyment, but Jesus Christ declared that His words are life, offering eternal life and a quality of life unattainable elsewhere. His Word, entering into the mind, is crucial for eternal life, and we must strive to keep it pure, clean, and wholesome. Physical …
Fast Food
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeThe growing trend of downloading material from the Internet extends into religion, raising concerns about the kind of spiritual food being offered. If such content is simply obtained online for a small fee, it mirrors the pervasive fast food of our culture, lacking true nutritive value. Under the New Covenant, sacrifices remain …
Eating: How Good It Is! (Part Seven)
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughOur physical bodies have a defense system to keep out invaders. Spiritually, how well do we maintain our defenses against error and contamination?
Have You Had Your Manna Today?
'Ready Answer' by StaffGod gave Israel manna to eat every day for forty years. Today, we have God's Word as our daily bread. Are we taking advantage of it, or are we allowing it to spoil?
Fully Accepting God's Sovereignty (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughEternal life is to live a quality life as God lives, having developed a close relationship with God, living by faith and accepting His sovereignty over all.
Lessons From Roots (Part Three)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeImagine a man studying the Bible for two hours a day. But if he then spends his other waking hours watching cartoons, he will derive little benefit from study.
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