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... but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God,
and that believing you may have life in His name.  John 20:31

Lesson 5, John 6
"I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE"


  1. John 6 begins with "after these things." From Mark 3 - 6 and Luke 6 - 9, what important events in the life of Christ happened between the healing of the lame man and the feeding of the 5000?



    Jesus Feeds the Multitudes (John 6:1-13)

  2. The Passover being near could account for the great multitude gathering in this area. Why did the crowd follow Jesus and not go on to Jerusalem?



  3. Tell of the people's need.


    Master of
    Quantity


    How did Jesus provide for their need?



  4. Andrew generally is not considered a major figure in the Bible. From John 1:40-42 and 6:8-9, what attributes did Andrew have that are vital to the church today?



  5. How successful was this miracle?



  6.   What are some lessons from this miracle that we can apply to our lives?



    Jesus Walks on the Sea (John 6:15-21)

  7. Why did Jesus withdraw to the mountain by Himself?



    What does Mark 6:46 say He did on the mountain?



  8. With Jesus on the mountain, why did the disciples get into a boat and start across the sea?



  9. When they had gone half way across they found themselves in a great storm. What happened next that added to their fright?

    Master over
    Natural Law



    What was said to them?



  10.   Why do the storms of life always subside when Jesus is near?



  11. From Matthew 14:22-36, how does Peter respond to Jesus walking on the water?



    Jesus Teaches the Multitude (John 6:22-40)

  12. The people went to great lengths to follow Jesus. Why did Jesus say the people sought Him?



    What did Jesus say they needed to be seeking instead?



      Why do we seek Him today?



  13. The people misunderstood the work of God. How did Jesus explain God's work? See also I John 3:23,24.



    What is important about believing?



  14. The crowd had witnessed the feeding of the 5000. Why did they continue to ask for a sign and what sort of sign did they demand?



  15. When asked for a sign so that they might believe Jesus was from heaven, how does Jesus respond?



  16. Jesus claims to be the Bread that came down from Heaven. How does Jesus compare to Manna?

  17.   We are told to come to Jesus that we may not hunger nor thirst. (v.35) Why do we look elsewhere for satisfaction?



  18. What does verse 40 say is the will of the Father?



    Jews Dispute Jesus' Claim (John 6:41-59)

  19. What disturbed the Jews about Jesus' claim?



  20. Why did the Jews reason that Jesus could not be the bread which came down from heaven? What are some things that may have prevented their understanding?



  21. When the Jews began to question how Jesus could possibly give anyone His flesh to eat, what explanation did Jesus give them?



    The Questioning Disciples (John 6:60-71)

  22. What was the disciples' response to the Jesus' I Am the Bread of Life message?



  23.   Jesus questions the faith of the chosen 12 after many disciples leave. In just a few short words, Peter sums up the foundation of Christianity in verses 68 and 69. Select one of the phrases from Peter's response to Jesus and tell what it means to you:



  24.   People often came to Jesus because they wanted something from Him. Jesus saw their greater need and gave appropriately. How can we move beyond just seeking "loaves and fishes" and move on to more spiritual food?



  25.   In verse 63, Jesus said His words are spirit and life. How do words give life? See also Ezekiel 2:8-10, 3:1-4 and Revelation 10:9.



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