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b'When your stomach growls, nothing satisfies like good food. But what about spiritual hunger? Jesus said if we go to Him, we would not go hungry, for He is the \\xe2\\u20ac\\u0153bread of life\\xe2\\u20ac\\x9d (John 6:35).\\nIt\\u2019s easy to feel spiritually full after a great church retreat, an awesome Christian concert, or an exciting time of helping others. But often, when we feel spiritually empty, our default is to go shopping, go to the gym, or eat some chocolate. While these things all have merit on their own, none can replace our daily need for Jesus, the true Bread of Life.\\nIn the Old Testament, the Israelites wandered in the wilderness for forty years on their way to the Promised Land. During that time, God was teaching them to humble themselves, to trust Him, and to hear His voice. Each day He rained down manna (bread) from heaven to feed them. If they tried to save bread for the next day, it would go bad. This was so they could learn to rely on God\\u2019s provision one day at a time.\\nThis true story of the Israelites points to Jesus, who was tempted in the wilderness for forty days. During this time, He too trusted God, quoting from Deuteronomy: \\xe2\\u20ac\\u0153Man must not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of God\\xe2\\u20ac\\x9d (Matthew 4:4).\\nJust as the Israelites and the Son of God trusted God for daily sustenance, we trust God to provide our spiritual nourishment, like the manna, every day. It\\u2019s important that we daily feast on Jesus by studying and dwelling on the truths found in His Word, the Bible\\u2014both individually and with other believers at church.\\nWhenever we find ourselves spiritually malnourished, we need only call upon Jesus. He is the Bread we need, and in His presence, we will never go hungry. \\nWhen you feel spiritually depleted, what do you usually do? \\nHow is Jesus the bread we need (John 6:4-15, 25-40)? Why is it important to make Jesus\\u2014and all He has done\\u2014central to our lives? \\nWhat are ways you can feast on Jesus by digging into God\\u2019s Word regularly? \\n\\xe2\\u20ac\\u0153Truly I [Jesus] tell you, anyone who believes has eternal life. I am the bread of life.\\xe2\\u20ac\\x9d John 6:47-48 (CSB)\\n\\xa0\\nRead Verses:\\nDeuteronomy 8:1-3; Matthew 4:1-4'