The Gospel According to John: 6:1-15
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The theme verse for our series is John 20:31
John 20:31 – “…these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name.”
The purpose of this study is threefold. First, as we go through this together we will learn more and more about Jesus. We will get to know Him better, understand Him better and our faith and trust in Him will grow.
Second, as we go through this study together we will better know and understand the life that only Jesus can give. Life forever and life to the full. We will discover how we can know for certain that we will be in heaven and we will learn how to live on earth like we are going to live in heaven.
And third, we are not only knowing and growing in these things together, as we go through this we are being equipped to share these things with others.
[Read Text] John 6:1-15
1 After these things Jesus went away to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (or Tiberias). 2 A large crowd followed Him, because they saw the signs which He was performing on those who were sick. 3 Then Jesus went up on the mountain, and there He sat down with His disciples. 4 Now the Passover, the feast of the Jews, was near. 5 Therefore Jesus, lifting up His eyes and seeing that a large crowd was coming to Him, said to Philip, “Where are we to buy bread, so that these may eat?” 6 This He was saying to test him, for He Himself knew what He was intending to do. 7 Philip answered Him, “Two hundred denarii worth of bread is not sufficient for them, for everyone to receive a little.” 8 One of His disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said to Him, 9 “There is a lad here who has five barley loaves and two fish, but what are these for so many people?” 10 Jesus said, “Have the people sit down.” Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand. 11 Jesus then took the loaves, and having given thanks, He distributed to those who were seated; likewise also of the fish as much as they wanted. 12 When they were filled, He said to His disciples, “Gather up the leftover fragments so that nothing will be lost.” 13 So they gathered them up, and filled twelve baskets with fragments from the five barley loaves which were left over by those who had eaten. 14 Therefore when the people saw the sign which He had performed, they said, “This is truly the Prophet who is to come into the world.” 15 So Jesus, perceiving that they were intending to come and take Him by force to make Him king, withdrew again to the mountain by Himself alone.
[Pray]
What does the feeding of the 5 Thousand tell us about Jesus?
What does the feeding of the 5 Thousand tell us about Jesus?
Jesus cares about every life.
Jesus cares about every life.
(v. 1-5) “1 After these things Jesus went away to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (or Tiberias). 2 A large crowd followed Him, because they saw the signs which He was performing on those who were sick. 3 Then Jesus went up on the mountain, and there He sat down with His disciples. 4 Now the Passover, the feast of the Jews, was near. 5 Therefore Jesus, lifting up His eyes and seeing that a large crowd was coming to Him, said to Philip, “Where are we to buy bread, so that these may eat?”
With Jesus, every obstacle is a lesson.
With Jesus, every obstacle is a lesson.
(v. 5-6) “5 Therefore Jesus, lifting up His eyes and seeing that a large crowd was coming to Him, said to Philip, “Where are we to buy bread, so that these may eat?” 6 This He was saying to test him, for He Himself knew what He was intending to do.
With Jesus, no difficulty is too large.
With Jesus, no difficulty is too large.
(v. 7-9) “7 Philip answered Him, “Two hundred denarii worth of bread is not sufficient for them, for everyone to receive a little.” 8 One of His disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said to Him, 9 “There is a lad here who has five barley loaves and two fish, but what are these for so many people?”
Jesus can do a lot with a little.
Jesus can do a lot with a little.
(v. 9-11) “9 “There is a lad here who has five barley loaves and two fish, but what are these for so many people?” 10 Jesus said, “Have the people sit down.” Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand. 11 Jesus then took the loaves, and having given thanks, He distributed to those who were seated; likewise also of the fish as much as they wanted.”
Jesus has power without limit.
Jesus has power without limit.
(v. 12-13) “12 When they were filled, He said to His disciples, “Gather up the leftover fragments so that nothing will be lost.” 13 So they gathered them up, and filled twelve baskets with fragments from the five barley loaves which were left over by those who had eaten
Jesus is Lord.
Jesus is Lord.
(v. 14) “Therefore when the people saw the sign which He had performed, they said, “This is truly the Prophet who is to come into the world.”
Memory Verse of the Week:
25 “He who loves his life loses it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it to life eternal.
Discussion Questions: (John 6:1-15)
What reasons did the crowd have for following Jesus? (v. 1-2) Why do you think most people “follow” Jesus today? Why do you follow Jesus?
Does the location of this miracle have any significance? (v. 3) If so, what?
Does the timing of this miracle have any significance? (v. 4) If so, what?
What reasons does God have for asking questions? (v. 5)
Why do you think Jesus was testing Phillip? (v. 6)
Why is it important to consider the cost of feeding the crowd? (v. 7)
Why is it important to consider how helpless they were to feed the crowd? (v. 8-9)
What could have been the reason Jesus had the people sit down? (v. 10-11)
Does the number of leftover basket fulls have any significance? (v. 12-13)
What does the people’s response say about this miracle? (v. 14)
Why do you think Jesus withdrew alone? (v. 15)
What else does this passage tell us about God? Why does it matter?
What else does the text teach us about ourselves?
Did anything else stick out to you?
How do you believe God is leading you to respond to His word?