John 6:25-71 - Questions to Consider

Coming up in our small group men's Bible study, we'll be looking at John 6:25-71. Here are some things to consider prior to our study:

In v26-27, Jesus said to the crowd, which was seeking Him the day after the feeding of the 5000, "I tell you the truth, you are looking for Me, not because you saw miraculous signs but because you ate the loaves and had your fill. Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you."

Jesus rebukes them for seeking Him with poor motives. Are you seeking Jesus? Why? Most likely, you are unlike this crowd, as you have received Jesus and His gift of eternal life through genuine saving faith. So what is it that you want from Him? Jeremiah 29:13 says, "You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart." (See also Deuteronomy 4:28.) How do you know if you are seeking Jesus with all your heart? If you are not, what is hindering you? What can you do about it? Read Matthew 6:25-34 for assistance.

In v44, Jesus tells the crowd, "No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him, and I will raise him up at the last day." What does this mean to you? Why do you think Jesus includes the last part of the verse? In other words, who is the "him" that Jesus will be raising up? How does that make you feel?

Finally, in v63, Jesus says, "The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing." Where in our study of John have we heard something like this before? What does this mean to you? What ought ot be our response to Jesus' "hard teachings" (see John 6:60,66-70)?