Discussion Guide
Discussion Guide March 21-22, 2015
Series: Miracles of Jesus “Making an Impact: Feeding of the 5000” John 6:1-14 - Pastor Jeremy Oldenburger
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CONVERSATION How do you usually respond to an “impossible” situation—a problem in your life that doesn’t seem to have a solution?
How can Christ make an impact ____________________ _______? CONSIDERATION 1. __________________ the needs of others. 2. _____________ when opportunities arise. The responses: • _________________ - Let’s get rid of the problem - Mark 6:35-36; Matt. 15:23 • _________________ - We don’t have enough money. - John 6:7 • ____________________ - We have a little, but not enough - John 6:8-9 • ______________ – give me what you have, let me do the rest. - John 6:11
3. _________________ in the ultimate provider. 1. 2. 3.
John 6:4 says that Jesus was testing Phillip (and the other disciples). What exactly was the test? What ruled Phillip and Andrew’s response to the test? How are we like these two disciples? After the food had been distributed and everyone had eaten, there were twelve baskets of leftovers. Why do you think this was the case? What point was Jesus making? Read 2 Kings 4:42-44. How is this story similar to the feeding of the 5000? How is it different? In John 6:35, we see the first “I am” statement of Jesus. What is the significance of Jesus boldly saying that he is the Bread of Life? Read John 6:35-40 and Exodus 3:13-14.
CONNECTION What insights does this passage give you into how Christ may be at work in the difficult situations in your life?
PRAYER FOCUS Ask Jesus to make an impact through you this week. Identify a need, give Jesus what you have and let Him do the rest.
Series: Miracles of Jesus “Making an Impact: Feeding of the 5000” John 6:1-14 - Pastor Jeremy Oldenburger
Get your copy of this message #6641 on CD at the Media Resource Counter.
CONVERSATION How do you usually respond to an “impossible” situation—a problem in your life that doesn’t seem to have a solution?
How can Christ make an impact ____________________ _______? CONSIDERATION 1. __________________ the needs of others. 2. _____________ when opportunities arise. The responses: • _________________ - Let’s get rid of the problem - Mark 6:35-36; Matt. 15:23 • _________________ - We don’t have enough money. - John 6:7 • ____________________ - We have a little, but not enough - John 6:8-9 • ______________ – give me what you have, let me do the rest. - John 6:11
3. _________________ in the ultimate provider. 1. 2. 3.
John 6:4 says that Jesus was testing Phillip (and the other disciples). What exactly was the test? What ruled Phillip and Andrew’s response to the test? How are we like these two disciples? After the food had been distributed and everyone had eaten, there were twelve baskets of leftovers. Why do you think this was the case? What point was Jesus making? Read 2 Kings 4:42-44. How is this story similar to the feeding of the 5000? How is it different? In John 6:35, we see the first “I am” statement of Jesus. What is the significance of Jesus boldly saying that he is the Bread of Life? Read John 6:35-40 and Exodus 3:13-14.
CONNECTION What insights does this passage give you into how Christ may be at work in the difficult situations in your life?
PRAYER FOCUS Ask Jesus to make an impact through you this week. Identify a need, give Jesus what you have and let Him do the rest.
