Jesus Is the Bread of Life: All the Rest Are Man-Made Recipes

By Kathe S. Rumsey

Share the gift of Jesus Is the Bread of Life…all the rest are man-made recipes with your extended family and future generations. Add your favorite Bible verses—your thoughts concerning your Lord and Savior—and how Jesus Christ changed your life—to the verses in this book that speak of Him.

The Bible study questions can be used to spark a deeper awareness of Who is this Jesus, the Bread of life. Recipes can be enjoyed with family and friends while creating your own memories.

It is important for future generations to remember their godly heritage, and special family moments. How blessed we are to be free to gather with family and friends! Even though some are no longer with us, we rejoice as believers knowing we will someday be reunited with them in God’s presence sharing eternity together (John 3:15-17).

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Dec 29, 2021
• ISBN: 9781664252134

Kathe S. Rumsey

Never underestimate the value of a class reunion—or a neighborhood craft group that evolves into a Bible study. The summer of 1983, Kathe attended a class reunion that impacted her life for eternity. While discussing a Christian program with her husband and a friend, Kathe realized she knew nothing about the Bible. With her heart receptive to the value of God’s Word—she was determined to know more. Kathe came to know Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior through study of the Bible; and the baptism with the Holy Spirit. A college course in Nutritional Science inspired her to experiment and appreciate the creative aspect of preparing meals for family and friends. Kathe S. Rumsey also authored or co-authored with Roberta M. Wong: • The Powerless Church: America’s National Disgrace • Right-Side-Up in an Upside-Down World • Lamb’s Wife Makes Herself Ready: Bible Study Workbook with Commentary • Love Is the Commitment: Protocol Guidelines for God’s Royal Wedding

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Jesus Is the Bread of Life

All the Rest Are Man-made Recipes

Kathe S. Rumsey

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Contents

Jesus Is the Bread of Life Introduction

Jesus Is

Who Is This Jesus, the Bread of Life? Collection of Verses

Finally, Brethren

Who Is This Jesus, the Bread of Life? Bible Study

Jesus Was at His Best During Mealtime

all the rest are man-made recipes

Recipes handed down through Generations

Texas Memories from Family Gatherings with Friends

Down to Earth Easy Classics

Special Occasion Traditional Favorites

Seasonal Fresh from the Garden Family Favorites

Sweets to Share Anytime, Share Anywhere…

Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled. Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.

—John 6:26–27

A Gift to generations

with love from those who have gone before you!

This collection is

dedicated to the very special ladies who have helped me experience a genuine relationship with Jesus Christ and the vast world of His edible creation.

Especially Roberta M. Bobbi Wong who faithfully divides the bread of God’s Word with me, and who shares the joy of co-authoring books together.

And to the memories of Granny Veazey, Mama Leni Rumsey, Mamaw Ruth Rumsey, Aunt Marcella Cate, Aunt Dorothy Adams, Aunt Billie Shinnick, Mrs. Joseph (Jerry) Beneke, and Mrs. John (Jean Green) Speer. These ladies went above and beyond to share the love of God with me, and their joy of preparing delightful meals for those they cherished as family and friends.

Jesus

Is the Bread (John 6:35, 47–51)

of Life

Jesus Is the Bread of Life

Just as consuming healthy food increases our desire for healthy foods, consuming the Bread of Life—God’s Word—creates a genuine hunger for more of Jesus in our life. When all else fails, it is time to get out the owner’s manual, the Bible, and seek truth.

It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word [rhema] that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

—Matthew 4:4

Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? Or, Wherewithall shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

—Matthew 6:31–34

This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. And he [Jesus] called the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand; not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.

—Matthew 15:8–11

NOW the Spirit speaketh expressly that in latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their own conscience seared with a hot iron; forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth. For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: for it is sanctified by the word [logos] of God and prayer.

—1 Timothy 4:1–5

Who Is This Jesus, the Bread of Life?

• Jesus Is the only begotten Son of God. (Acts 13:33)

• Jesus Is from the beginning with God. (John 1:1)

• Jesus Is the Word of God. (John 1:14; Revelation 19:13)

• Jesus Is the Word which became flesh and dwelt on earth. (John 1:14)

• Jesus Is the portrait image of the invisible God. (Colossians 1:15)

• Jesus Is God. (John 1:1)

• Jesus Is the same yesterday, today, and forever. (Hebrews 13:8)

• Jesus Is Messiah, the Redeemer of His people. (John 1:41–42; Galatians 3:13–14)

• Jesus Is the Christ. (Matthew 16:16)

• Jesus Is a Leader with followers. (Mark 8:34)

• Jesus Is a Man of authority. (John 17:1–3)

• Jesus Is known everywhere though He made Himself of no reputation. (Philippians 2:5–7)

• Jesus Is a teacher. (Matthew 23:8; John 3:2)

• Jesus Is known for healing every sickness and disease. (Matthew 8:17; 9:35)

• Jesus Is longsuffering. (2 Peter 3:14–15)

• Jesus Is compassionate. (Matthew 9:35–36, 14:14, 15:32, 20:34)

• Jesus Is the One who rebuked the devil and the devil departed. (Matthew 17:18)

• Jesus Is the One who overcame the world. (John 16:33)

• Jesus Is the brother of all who do the will of God the Father. (Mark 3:35)

• Jesus Is the Lamb who was slain for our sins. (John 1:29)

• Jesus Is sitting at the right hand of the power of God. (Matthew 26:64; Hebrews 1:3)

• Jesus Is the One—Word of God—who will judge. (2 Timothy 4:1)

• Jesus Is Faithful and True. (Revelation 19:11)

• Jesus Is the soon coming Bridegroom. (Matthew 25:1-13; John 3:29)

Who Is This Jesus, the Bread of Life?

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him [Jesus]; and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe. He [John] was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. He [Jesus] was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. He came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father.) full of grace and truth.

John bare witness of him [Jesus], and cried, saying, This was he of whom I spake, He that cometh after me is preferred before me: for he was before me. And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace. For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.

—John 1:1–17

Thoughts:

Who Is This Jesus, the Bread of Life?

And he [Jesus] was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood and his name is called The Word of God. And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean. And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. He hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.

—Revelation 19:13–16

Thoughts:

Who Is This Jesus, the Bread of Life?

And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness. And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.

—1 John 5:19–20

Thoughts:

Who Is This Jesus, the Bread of Life?

Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily. But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.

—Matthew 1:18–25

Thoughts:

Who Is This Jesus, the Bread of Life?

THEN was Jesus led up of the spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread, 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.

Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and sitteth him on a pinnacle of the temple. And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.

Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and showeth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; and saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me. Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him.

—Matthew 4:1–11

Thoughts:

Who Is This Jesus, the Bread of Life?

And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people. And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatick, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them. And there followed him great multitudes of people from Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and from Judaea, and from beyond Jordan

—Matthew 4:23–25

Thoughts:

Who Is This Jesus, the Bread of Life?

And when the chief priests and Pharisees had heard his parables, they perceived that he spake of them. But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.

And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said, The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, and sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. Again, he sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage. But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise: and the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew them.

But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city. Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy. Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage.

So the servants went out into the highways and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests. And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment: And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless. Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. For many are called, but few are chosen.

Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him [Jesus] in his talk. And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou are true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men. Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not? But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites? Show me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny. And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? They say unto him, Caesar’s. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.

—Matthew 22:1–21

Thoughts:

Who Is This Jesus, the Bread of Life?

While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, saying, What think ye of Christ? Whose son is he? They say unto him, The son of David. He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool? If David then call him Lord, how is he his son? And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions.

—Matthew 22:41–46

Thoughts:

Who Is This Jesus, the Bread of Life?

And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all? And Jesus answered him, the first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord: and thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment: and the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.

And the scribe said unto him, Well, Master, thou hast said the truth: for there is one God;