The Bread Hour

Kolawole Alabi
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You are spiritually hungry and the Bible feels out of reach. Each episode walks you through a Bible passage, unpacks the meaning, and hands you a thought small enough to fit your pocket but strong enough to feed you all day. After more than two decades of studying God's word, Kola learnt that it can be taught clearly, with the sole aim of changing lives positively. Subscribe. Your life will never remain the same.

  1. 1d ago

    When Following Jesus Becomes Difficult

    What happens when following Jesus becomes difficult? When His teachings challenge our expectations, will we walk away or remain with Him? In John 6:60–71, many disciples turn away from Jesus because they find His teaching difficult to accept. But Peter responds with a remarkable confession: “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” In this episode of The Bread Hour, we explore what separates genuine saving faith from superficial discipleship, why salvation depends on God's grace rather than human effort or religious activities, and how we can continue trusting Jesus even when we do not fully understand His ways. We also reflect on the sobering example of Judas Iscariot and the difference between being involved in religious service and truly belonging to Christ. The central message: Genuine faith is not built on understanding everything Jesus says, but on knowing and trusting who He is. When following Jesus becomes difficult, remember who He is.

  2. Oct 24

    The Bread That Gives His Life

    What did Jesus mean when He said we must eat His flesh and drink His blood to have eternal life? In this episode of The Bread Hour, we explore one of Jesus' most profound teachings as He reveals Himself not only as the Bread of Life, but as the Saviour who would give His own life for the world. Discover how His incarnation points to the cross, why saving faith means personally receiving Christ rather than merely admiring Him, and what it means to abide in Him. We also explore the beautiful promise that eternal life begins now for those who believe and continues beyond physical death into the resurrection. The central message: Jesus did not merely come to give us bread. He came to give us Himself. Join us as we open John 6:51–59 and discover the Bread that truly gives life.

  3. Oct 17

    The Bread of Life - More Than What Jesus Gives

    Why do we follow Jesus—for what He gives us, or for who He is? After feeding thousands, Jesus encounters a crowd still looking for another miracle. But He redirects their attention from physical bread to something far greater: "I am the bread of life." In this episode of The Bread Hour, we explore how Jesus fulfils what the manna in the wilderness pointed towards, why knowing about Jesus is different from truly believing in Him, and how God's grace leads us to the gift of eternal life. We also discover the wonderful assurance Jesus gives to those who trust Him—a life that even physical death cannot ultimately destroy. The greatest gift Jesus offers is not something from His hand. It is life in Him. Join us as we look beyond the blessings and discover the Bread that truly satisfies.

  4. Oct 10

    Beyond the Bread: Believe in the One God Sent

    Why do we seek Jesus? Is it simply for what He can give us, or because of who He truly is? After feeding the five thousand, Jesus walks on the sea, revealing His divine authority over creation. Meanwhile, the crowd continues searching for Him, but their hearts remain focused on the bread they had eaten. Jesus redirects their attention from temporary satisfaction to something far greater — eternal life through faith in Him. In this episode of The Bread Hour, we explore why witnessing miracles is not the same as truly believing, why salvation cannot be earned through religious works, and what it means to trust Jesus as the One sent by the Father. The greatest gift Jesus offers is not just what comes from His hands, but eternal life through Himself. Join us as we open God's Word and discover why we must look beyond the bread to the Saviour who gives eternal life. Scripture: John 6:16–29

  5. Oct 3

    When The Bread Points to Jesus

    In John 6:1–15, Jesus feeds thousands with five loaves and two fish—but the miracle is about far more than bread. The disciples see inadequate resources. The crowd sees a powerful provider. But John wants us to see the Son of God. In this episode of The Bread Hour, we explore how the feeding of the five thousand reveals the sovereignty, sufficiency, and abundant provision of Christ. We also see the danger of wanting Jesus mainly for what He can give us, while missing who He truly is. The bread is a sign. And the sign points beyond the gift to the Giver. Jesus does not merely give bread. He is the Bread of Life.

  6. Sep 26

    The Witnesses Who Point to Jesus

    In John 5:31–47, Jesus answers a crucial question: Why should we believe His extraordinary claims about Himself? Jesus calls the witnesses—John the Baptist, His works, the Father, the Scriptures, and finally Moses. Together, they point unmistakably to Him. Yet the religious leaders still refuse to come to Jesus for life. In this episode of The Bread Hour, we explore the danger of knowing Scripture without truly knowing Christ, the subtle pull of human approval, and why faithful Bible study must ultimately lead us to the One to whom the Scriptures bear witness. We also reflect on a searching question for every Christian teacher: Are we helping people admire the lamp, or are we pointing them to the Light? Join us as we continue from “The Voice That Gives Life” and discover how God’s witnesses all converge on one truth: Jesus Christ is the Son, the Life-Giver, and the One to whom the Scriptures point.

  7. Sep 19

    The Voice That Gives Life

    What happens when the voice of Jesus is truly heard? In John 5:25–29, Jesus reveals that His voice gives life to the spiritually dead now and will one day call the physically dead from their graves. He is not merely a teacher of life—He is the Son who possesses life in Himself, gives life, and holds authority over resurrection and judgment. In this episode of The Bread Hour, we reflect on the hope of eternal life, the certainty of resurrection, and the call to live as people who have truly passed from death to life. The same voice that gives life today will one day empty the graves. The Voice That Gives Life — John 5:25–29

  8. Sep 12

    The Son Who Gives Life

    In John 5:17–24, Jesus responds to the Sabbath controversy by revealing something far greater than His authority to heal—He reveals who He is. Jesus speaks of His unique relationship with the Father, declares that He does the works of the Father, gives life, exercises judgment, and deserves the same honour as the Father. And then comes the remarkable promise: whoever hears His word and believes the One who sent Him has eternal life and has crossed over from death to life. In this episode of The Bread Hour, we explore how Jesus is not merely greater than the solution we seek—He is the divine Son who gives life itself. What does it mean to pass from death to life?Why can faith in God never be separated from our response to Jesus?And what does this passage reveal about the true identity of Christ? Join us as we open John 5:17–24 and discover the Son who gives life.

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You are spiritually hungry and the Bible feels out of reach. Each episode walks you through a Bible passage, unpacks the meaning, and hands you a thought small enough to fit your pocket but strong enough to feed you all day. After more than two decades of studying God's word, Kola learnt that it can be taught clearly, with the sole aim of changing lives positively. Subscribe. Your life will never remain the same.

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  • Creator
    Kolawole Alabi
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kolawole Alabi
  • Show Website
    The Bread Hour