Bread From Heaven: John 6

Title of Message:

Bread From Heaven: John 6

Key Verse: John 6:25-69

Sermon Notes:

Jesus teaches in John 6 that:
1. His coming to earth is beyond the physical necessities of life. (John 6:25-27)

2. We are saved only by our belief in Him and His work! (John 6:29)

3. He is the only permanent satisfaction for everlasting life. (John 6:32-35)

4. God is the one that does the initiative in bringing us to His Son. (John 6:44-45)

5. Moses gave physical bread that sustained God’s people in the wilderness for 40 years. But Jesus has come to give us spiritual bread that will satisfy God’s people throughout all eternity! (John 6:46-48)

6. In John 6, Jesus’ miracle of feeding the five thousand set up His message the next day.

7. Jesus’ message is that we need Him more than just as a political figure, but for eternal life!

Follow-up Questions from Sunday:

Getting to Know You: What were some of the most memorable 24 hours of your life?

Quick Review:

Looking back at your notes from this week’s teaching, was there anything you heard for the first time or that caught your attention, challenged, or confused you?

Digging Deeper:

1. Read John 6:22-71. What would you say is the main motive of the people in this chapter? What would you say was the most important thing on their mind?

2. What would you say is the overall attitude of Jesus in this chapter?

3. What is the main point of Jesus’ teaching in these verses?

4. What claims does Jesus make in verses 35-40? What do these claims emphasize about Him being the Bread of Life? About Him doing the will of the Father?

5. What part is played by God and by the people in the process of coming to know Jesus in verses 44-45?

6. What would you say is the main reason you follow Jesus for your life?

Taking it Home: What is one thing you can apply to your life from this message and how can this group remember you in prayer this week?