No One
• 1. The significance… no one. The finality, accuracy, veracity… Matt 7:29
• 2. The substance… John 7:46; John 10:27-33; Acts 4:12; John 3:3-7 2Cor 5:21
• 3. The sustenance… nutritious, nourishment, necessity. Matt 44
• This verse teaches that spiritual nourishment is equally, if not more,
more important than physical needs.
Spirit & Life
• The phrase “the words I speak are spirit and life” is a quote from John 6:63.
It emphasizes that Jesus’ words carry spiritual power and give life.
• Contrast with the limitations of the physical body or flesh. This verse
highlights the importance of believing and receiving Jesus’ teachings leads
to spiritual sustenance and eternal life.
• Context:
• Jesus is speaking to a crowd after miraculously feeding thousands. He
explains that He is the “bread of life” and that those who eat of Him will
have eternal life.
• “The words that I speak…are spirit and life”: John 6:65-68
Spiritual vs Physical
• This highlights that Jesus’ words are not just literal statements but
carry the very power and life of God.
• The verse contrasts the fleeting nature of physical life with the
eternal life through Jesus’ words and Spirit.
• Impact:
• Many who hear Jesus’ words find them difficult to accept, with some
even abandoning Him Jn 6:66. This emphasizes the challenge of
accepting spiritual truths that may contradict worldly desires or
understanding.