Read: John 6:48-51, Mark 10:45, Philippians 2:5-8, 1 John 2:2
Why did Jesus refer to His flesh when discussing being the Bread of life? How does this relate to the Gospel?
Why is this a critical part of evangelism? What can happen if this isn’t properly understood? Give an example.
How has this week’s message helped you understand the process of evangelism? Be specific.
Read: John 6:47, 14:6, Acts 4:12, Revelation 1:5
Why is it important for Jesus to be the central focus for evangelism? How can diversions occur?
In what way can attending church, serving, or being a good person also be a diversion? How is this prevented?
What has been your experience with people attaching to Christianity and not Jesus? What does this teach you?
Read: John 6:44-46, 12:32, 15:5-6, 1 Corinthians 1:20-21
Explain the spiritual dynamic that must take place for someone to respond to the Gospel. (Hint: drawing)
What does this highlight about the process of evangelism? Why is this important to keep in mind?
In what way does this help you understand your role with someone you are currently sharing with?
Read: John 6:43-45a, Isaiah 54:13, Jeremiah 31:33-34, Joel 2:28, Micah 4:2
Why did Jesus mention a work of God would be required (i.e., drawing) for the crowd to understand Him?
In what way was this an attempt to bridge their worldview? (Hint: Old Testament) Why was this important?
How can this same truth apply today when talking about Jesus, sin, and forgiveness? Give an example.
Read: John 6:41-42, 52, 60, 15:20
Why did the Jews struggle with Jesus claiming He was “the bread that came down from heaven”?
How does this relate to a Jewish worldview at the time? What does this imply about challenging a worldview?
In what way does this relate to evangelism and talking about Jesus? Be specific. How does this help you?
Read: John 6:41-42, Exodus 15:22-24, 17:2-3, Numbers 14:1-2
What is implied by the Jews “grumbling” when Jesus shared the Gospel? How does this relate to pushback?
How was it a similar response to Moses trying to lead the Israelites in the wilderness?
Why is this important to remember when it comes to the process of evangelism? What has been your experience?
Read: John 6:38-40, 3:16-17, 14:1-4, 1 Corinthians 15:19
Given the crowd was politically motivated (c.f. John 6:15), how did they misunderstand the Gospel?
How can this same thing happen today? Give an example. Why is this critically important to recognize?
In what way can this mistake be prevented? How does this cause you to double-check your approach?
Read: John 6:37-38, 10:28-30, Romans 8:1, 1 Peter 1:3-5
What does “I will never cast out” in John 6:37 mean? How does this relate to “no condemnation” in Romans 8:1?
Why is this a critical truth for believers? How can this be an encouragement during spiritual struggles?
In what way does this highlight the power of the Gospel? How does this encourage you? Be specific.
Read: John 6:36-39, Ephesians 1:11-14, James 2:5
Given Jesus told the crowd many times they must believe, what does this teach about responding to the Gospel?
What does it mean when Jesus said in John 6:37, “the father gives to me”? (Hint: God’s sovereignty)
How is belief and God’s sovereignty in tension when it comes to the Gospel? Why are both important?
Read: John 6:28-35, 4:7-14, Exodus 15:22-27, 16:15-17, 17:5-7
How did Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well and feeding the 5,000 relate to a Jewish perspective?
What does this highlight about presenting the Gospel in a relevant way? How can this also be dangerous?
Given Jesus had to correct the woman and the crowd, what does it reveal about your role to protect the Gospel?
Read: John 6:31-35, 4:13-14, 3:1-6
In what way did Jesus have to correct the woman at the well and the crowd in the same way?
How did this same thing occur with Nicodemus? What does this highlight about the spiritual application of the Gospel?
Why is this important to always keep in mind? Take some time to pray about this. How does this adjust you?
Read: John 6:28-31, Exodus 16:4, Psalm 78:24-29, 105:40-42, Nehemiah 9:15
Why did the crowd ask Jesus for a “sign” given He had just miraculously fed 5,000 men?
How did this relate to Moses? Be specific. What does this highlight about their leadership ambitions for Jesus?
How can this same perspective occur when it comes to the Gospel in today’s political environment? Be specific.
Read: John 6:25-27, Matthew 6:25-37, Philippians 4:6-7
Given the misplaced motives of the crowd following Jesus, how can fear and anxiety contribute to the problem?
How does the Apostle Paul address this issue to the Philippian church? What is the solution? Be specific.
In what way do you struggle with fear and anxiety? How does this help you regarding the future of our country?
Read: John 6:25-27, Matthew 22:35-40, Romans 13:1-10
What direction did Jesus provide to the crowd trying to fight against the oppressive Roman government?
What message did the Apostle Paul give to Roman Christians who were also fighting against Roman oppression?
How does this provide insight into how Christians should conduct themselves in today’s political arena?
Read: John 6:25-27, John 3:16, Matthew 5:14-16, 28:18-19
What priority did Jesus set forth to the crowd that was following Him? Why? How does this relate to John 3:16?
In what way does this relate to Matthew 5:14-16 and 28:19? Be specific.
How can this same thing happen today when it comes to Jesus and politics? What is the solution? Be specific.
Read: John 6:14-24, Matthew 14:20-36, Mark 6:42-56
In what way does the Parable of the Sower highlight the same truth as Jesus testing Philip? Be specific.
Why must this always be a part of the Christian life? How can this be a report card on spiritual progress?
How does this adjust your perspective on difficult times? What are some ways this is happening to you now?
Read: John 6:14-15, 12:9-19, 18:36, Matthew 27:20-23
In what way would the crowd and disciples have benefited if Jesus had accepted the offer to become king?
How was this also displayed on Palm Sunday? What happened when Jesus did not step into their political roll?
What does this reveal about political motives and Jesus? How can this happen today? How can this be avoided?
Read: John 6:14-15, Luke 20:22-26
Why do you think the crowd wanted to make Jesus their king? Be specific. How was this a political issue?
In what way did the Pharisees also try to bait Jesus into their politics? How did Jesus respond? Why?
What does this imply about conflating Jesus and politics? How does this challenge you or adjust you? Be specific.
Read: John 6:7-14, Matthew 6:25-34
What solution does Jesus provide in Matthew 6:25-34 to deal with challenging times? Be specific.
How could that same approach have been beneficial for the disciples and feeding the 5,000?
What is your default during challenging times? What reminders can you put in place to make Jesus your default?
Read: John 6:7-14, Ephesians 3:20-21, Psalm 19:1-6
Describe some of God’s attributes that you see reflected in His creation. (i.e., sky, ocean, flowers, etc.)
What does this teach you about you? Why is this important when it comes to facing today’s challenges?
Apply this truth to a current challenge you are facing and bring it before the Lord in prayer.
Read: John 6:7-14, Mark 6:35-36, Luke 9:10-14
Given the challenge of feeding over 5,000 people, what solutions did the disciples put forth? Be specific.
How was Jesus testing them given their past year of ministry and seeing Jesus perform miracles?
In what way did the disciples fail the test? How would you have responded? How does this encourage you now?
Read: John 6:1-6, Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
In what way does the Parable of the Sower highlight the same truth as Jesus testing Philip? Be specific.
Why must this always be a part of the Christian life? How can this actually be a report card on spiritual progress?
How does this adjust your perspective on difficult times? What are some ways this is happening to you now?
Read: John 6:1-6, 1 Peter 1:6-7, 2 Corinthians 12:1-9, James 1:2-4, Hebrews 12:5-11
How did Jesus test Philip? What does this imply about challenging times and measuring spiritual growth?
What is required in order for this to be effective? What will happen if this is misunderstood or avoided?
How can this perspective help you measure spiritual growth? Ask God for clarity in a challenge you are facing
Read: John 6:1-5, Matthew 14:13-21, Mark 6:30-34, Luke 9:10-12
Given that a year of ministry had passed since John 5, what does this highlight about the crowd following Jesus?
What does this also highlight about their mood and motives? Why is this important to understand?
How does Jesus challenge you in John 6:5? In what way does this encourage you to adjust?
Read: John 5:45-47, 9:28, Deuteronomy 18:18-19, Luke 16:31, Micah 5:2, Isaiah 7:14, 53:5
In what way did Moses point to Jesus? Why would this have been important for the Jewish leaders?
What does this imply about the Old Testament and its testimony to Jesus and the Gospel?
Why is this truth important when it comes to trusting the Gospel? How does this build your faith?
Read: John 5:39-44, Matthew 13:6, 23:1-12, Acts 5:36-37
Given that there were many self-proclaimed messiah’s at the time of Christ, how did Jesus separate himself?
As you consider all the self-proclaimed spiritual leaders over the years, what did they have in common?
What did Jesus mean when he said, “you receive glory from one another”? How does this apply today?
