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1 - 7 August 2009

Proper 13

John 6.24-35

Context

The readings from John 6 continue and this week we encounter for the first time the great saying ‘I am the Bread of Life’.

Common thread – What you hunger for (John 6.24–35)

The ROOTS resources this week continue to explore the teachings about bread. Pursued by the crowd, Jesus challenges them to identify the reason for their pursuit, providing an opportunity to ask people to think about what it is that makes us live – beyond the sustenance of food. The reading concludes with another feature which characterises John’s writing – one of the ‘I am’ sayings of Jesus.

An alternative thread for adults

Unity in Christ – unpacks the reading from Ephesians.

These resources were first published in Issue 42 July/August 2009.

Lectionary Bible readings for RCL Proper 13 Year B
Exodus 16.2-4,9-15 Psalm 78.23-29 Ephesians 4.1-16 John 6.24-35

This week's session plans

Ready-to-go complete sessions

Find more resources on these readings

  • Proper 13 focused on Ephesians 4.1–16 (2006)
  • Proper 13 focused on John 6.24-35 (2003)