Series Summary:

We live life in troubled times with troubled hearts. Who or what do we believe? The Greek word πιστεύω (pisteuo) is translated believe. It is not just an intellectual exercise. It is an entrusting of one’s self to a person or a cause. The gospel of John uses pisteuo 98 times! “These are written so that you may believe Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and by believing you may have life in His name." This fall may "your heart not be troubled. Believe!” πιστεύω #John #2025

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Starter

Even if your diet will not allow it, what is your favorite type of bread? Why?

Pray

Lord we live life in troubled times with troubled hearts. Who or what do we believe? You tell us clearly what to believe. You tell us, “These are written so that you may believe Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and by believing you may have life in His name." As we study the book of John, open our hearts and minds to believe. May we encourage one another to truly believe entrusting our lives to you and your will being done. May we strive to lead people to believe in you “the way, the truth, and the life.” Amen

Study Questions

READ: John 6:1-15, Isaiah 8:19-9:6

  1. What is the importance of where Jesus ministry center was located (Galilee/ Capernaum) and where he went (Tiberius) according to Isaiah 8:19-9:6?
  2. What did Jesus say was the reason the crowd was following Him? (6:2)
  3. How did the feeding of the 5000 affect their faith in Jesus? (6:4)
  4. Why did Jesus withdraw to a mountain by himself and then cross the lake? (6:15)
  5. Why did the crowd chase Jesus (6:26)?
    1. How do we still see people today chase Jesus for the same reasons?
    2. Is there anything you are chasing or desire that you have not surrendered to Jesus? How can you tell?
    3. How does it impact us when we come to Jesus and chase Jesus this way?
    4. How should we come to Him and follow Him?

READ: John 6:16-70

  1. How does the Bread of Life compare with the manna that God gave Israel (6:32-33,49-51,58; Ex 16:4)?
  2. What is Jesus’ invitation and promise (6:35-40)?
    1. How is this still the message we are to share with the world today?
  3. Jesus does not say the bread is I am. He says that, “I am the bread”. Why is that an important distinction?
  4. Jesus says He is the bread. Jesus is also called “The Word” (John 1).

READ: Job 23:12, Psalm 34:8, Psalm 119:103, Jeremiah 15:16, Deuteronomy 8:3, Matthew 4:4, 1 Peter 2:2-3, Hebrews 5:12-14

  1. What do these verses say about believing and feeding ourselves?