Category: Food

Man cannot live by BREAD alone!

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Key Scripture Reference

The phrase “man cannot live on bread alone” is found in the Bible, specifically in the book of Matthew. This verse emphasizes the importance of spiritual nourishment alongside physical sustenance.

Matthew 4:4

TRANSLATIONVERSE TEXTNew International Version”Jesus answered, ‘It is written: Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'”English Standard Version”But he answered, ‘It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.'”New Living Translation”But Jesus told him, ‘No! The Scriptures say, People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.'”King James Version”But he answered and said, ‘It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.'”

Context of the Verse

This verse is part of the account of Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness. After fasting for 40 days, Jesus was tempted by Satan to turn stones into bread. His response highlights that spiritual sustenance is as vital as physical food.

Related Verses

  • Deuteronomy 8:3: “He humbled you, and let you hunger and fed you with manna… that man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD.”
  • John 6:35: “Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.'”

This teaching underscores the belief that spiritual fulfillment is essential for life.

It was not physical bread and water that Jesus was trying to teach about. He wanted the followers to understand the need for spiritual bread and water. It was Jesus who would fulfill that need to those who came to him.

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bible.com/bible/31/jhn.6.35.BOOKS

36 “But I said to you that you have seen Me, and yet do not believe. 37 “ All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will certainly not cast out.

Just like we need food to live, we need Gods word (the living words of god), to sustain us. They are how we understand who God is. “They are the Words of Life”!

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www.bible.com/100/mat.4.4.nasb

Salt gives flavor, salt heals wounds, even though it may sting a little. Help us Lord, speak words in a way, that gives honor to you. Amen

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www.bible.com/100/col.4.6.nasb

33 “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and a all these things will be added to you. “So do not a worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

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www.bible.com/116/mat.6.25.nlt

Ask and it will be given. Seek and ye shall find!

Lord, may our hearts humbly bow before you, in persistent prayer. May we be alert, to the needs of others, so we might lift them up. Reveal yourself to us, through answered prayer, even though it may not be, what we wanted the outcome to be. May we always remember, that you care about us and love hearing our petitions.

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Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving;
COLOSSIANS 4:2 NASB
https://bible.com/bible/100/col.4.2.NASB

Jesus gives life and sustains us, just as bread and water. The difference, is bread and water is temporary, but what Jesus gives, is for all of eternity. Thank you Jesus! May many come to know you this Easter season, as we celebrate your gift of life!

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Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me will not hunger, and he who believes in Me will never thirst.
JOHN 6:35 NASB
https://bible.com/verse-of-the-day/jhn.6.35/338