Read: John 6:12-15, 53-66, 7:1-5
Why did Jesus’ brothers recommend He attend the feast of booths? How would this have been a good strategy?
Given the brothers of Jesus were not believers, what does this imply about their perspective? (c.f. Proverbs 9:10)
In what way will the wisdom of God always be different than world logic? How have you experienced this?
Read: Proverbs 2:1-7, 3:13-14, 8:11, 9:10, 17:24, James 1:5
Given that “wisdom” is mentioned over 200 times in scripture, what does this imply for you?
Why will wisdom always be different than simply being smart or going to college? (Hint: man vs God)
What does scripture teach about wisdom’s origin? What does this imply about your responsibility?
Read: Luke 10:25-37
Based on this passage, with just a single sentence, who is a neighbor?
Jesus was asked two questions because the man wanted to “justify himself.” He wanted to love God and love others on his terms, not God’s. After reading this Scripture, where do you feel God is calling you to love your neighbor differently?
Read: Philippians 2:1-5
This passage begins with a list of reasons why a person ought to be humble. Write out this list and pick one that speaks to you. Explain why.
In your own words, what do “selfish ambition” and “vain conceit” mean? Provide some personal examples from your life when you acted from these motivations.
Read: Romans 14:12, Matthew 12:36, 1 Peter 4:5, Hebrews 4:13
Are you currently serving in a ministry? If so, what is God teaching you through your service? If not, what’s holding you back?
If you could do anything for God, and you knew you wouldn’t fail, what would you do?
Read: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 (again!)
How does serving others contribute to the unity of the church?
What possible reasons could lead to a person feeling like they don’t belong to the church (v. 15)?
What possible reasons could lead a person to tell someone they don’t belong in the church (v. 21)
Read: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31
Based on this passage, what questions do you have?
What does it mean that “the body is not one part, but many” (v. 14)?
Reflect on the unity and diversity of the church. How are we unified? In what ways are we different?
Read: Matthew 20:20-28
Based on this passage, what questions do you have?
Why did the disciples get mad at James and John?
In your opinion, why didn’t Jesus confront James and John’s desire for greatness and honor?
Read: 1 John 1:8-10, Romans 3:23, Galatians 3:21-22, Ecclesiastes 7:20
What does scripture say about people being good or bad before God? Why is this a key issue with The Gospel?
Explain the relationship between sin and humility. Why is this important to understand to become a Christian?
How does this help prepare you for triggers that people may have that you talk to? Be specific.
Read: John 6:67-71, 1 Peter 5:5-6, Matthew 16:24-28
Why did Jesus indirectly correct Peter’s confidence? What does this highlight about following Jesus?
How did Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 16:24-28 relate to the same topic? What does this highlight about the Gospel?
How did Peter demonstrate he learned his lesson in 1 Peter 5:5-6? How does this encourage or challenge you?
Read: John 6:67-71, 13:1-9, Matthew 26:30-35, 74-75
How did Peter get out ahead of himself when professing his commitment to Jesus? What did it expose?
In what way does this highlight what the true Gospel will always expose? Be specific.
Why does this matter? How does this help prepare you when talking to others about Jesus? Give an example.
Read: John 6:60-66, Luke 18:18-30
In what way did the young ruler ask a loaded question about going to heaven? How did Jesus respond? Why?
What does this highlight about the dynamic of ulterior motives? Why is this important to recognize?
Given that sometimes people will try to come to Jesus on their own terms, how can you protect them?
Read: John 6:60-66, 3:16-20
In what way did Jesus expose the ulterior motives of the crowd? Why would they have been triggered?
How can this same dynamic take place today when talking to non-Christians about Jesus? Give an example.
Why is this important to understand? How does this encourage you to be more patient when sharing your faith?
Read: John 6:52-65, 3:9-15, 4:11-14, 10:9-10
Explain how each metaphor (bread, water, door) relates to responding to The Gospel. Be specific.
How are they similar or different? Why will there always be a need for spiritual awareness to respond to Jesus?
In what way did the crowd lack this spiritual awareness? What was the result? What does this teach you?
Read: John 6:54-58, Luke 22:14-20, 1 Corinthians 10:14-22
In what way could the discussion Jesus had with the Jewish crowd have pointed to Christian communion?
What does this highlight about the need to always remember the sacrifice Jesus made on the cross?
What can happen if this truth is forgotten or overlooked? How has this week’s message had an impact on you?
Read: John 6:55, 15:5-10, Galatians 3:16-26
Why is abiding in Jesus a critically important topic for a professing Christian to understand? What does it prove?
How does abiding take place? What does this imply about obedience in the Christian life?
As you consider your profession of faith in Jesus, how does today’s reading encourage or challenge you?
Read: John 6:53-54, James 2:14-20, Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
Explain the difference between “eat” and “feed” in John 6:53-54. Why is this distinction important?
How does this relate to how true faith expresses itself in the life of a believer? Be specific.
In what way is faith not earned but proven? How has faith expressed itself in your life? Give an example.
Read: John 6:51-53, Romans 10:9-10
Why do you think Jesus used an eating and drinking metaphor for becoming a Christian?
Explain how the process of eating demonstrates faith, trust, and surrender? How does this apply to Jesus?
In what way have you taken this step with Jesus? Be specific. What was the result? How does this bless you?
Read: John 6:51-53, 1:29, Romans 3:25, 5:9-11, Ephesians 1:7-10
How was Jesus actually describing the cross by referring to His flesh and blood? Why was this necessary?
In what way does this separate Jesus from any other religious leader? Be specific.
Why is the cross ultimately necessary to go to heaven? What is the alternative? How is this a warning?
Read: John 6:51-53, 63, Genesis 9:4, Leviticus 3:17, 17:10, 12, 14
In what way did Jesus challenge the Jewish crowd regarding their dietary laws and sacrificial system?
How did the crowd respond? How could a similar response occur today? Give an example.
What does this highlight about having a spiritual discussion with a non-Christian? What does this teach you?
