Monday, May 16, 2011

Study Questions: John 6:1-24

John 6:1-4
1. Why is a great crowd following Jesus?
2. What were the reasons you were drawn to Him? Have any of those changed?
3. When someone shares a miraculous story do you tend to be excited or skeptical?

John 6:5-9
1. Why does Jesus ask them where they can buy bread?
2. What does that tell you about the way Jesus works in our lives?
3. Spend time today thinking about the way Jesus asks you questions to test your faith.
    Is there anything He's asking you right now?

John 6:10-13
1. How much food does Jesus have to work with?
2. How much food do the people have to eat?
3. Spend time today thinking about what Jesus can do with the things your willing to give him.

John 6:14-15
1. What do the people want to do with Jesus after this event?
2. How does He respond?
3. Spend time today thinking about the kind of King Jesus is and how we
     reflect his presence in our lives.

John 6:16-21
1. Do you think the disciples view of Jesus changed after this?
2. How do you usually respond to the storms in your life?
3. Think about the miracles you have seen God do and how they effect your relationship to him.
4. What difference does this story make as you face the storms in your life?

Monday, May 2, 2011

John Ch. 5 Questions

John 5:16-18
1. What are two reasons  the Jews want to kill Jesus?
2. Why are they so threatened by him?
3. When do you feel threatened by God's authority in your life?


John 5:19-23
1. Do you think it is possible to believe in God without believing in Jesus?
2. In what ways is Jesus equal with the Father?
3. How are Jesus and God different?


John 5:24-25
1. According to Jesus, what does it take to cross over from death to life?
2. Are you sure that you have crossed over from death to life?
3. How can we be sure that we have spiritual life?


John 5:26-30
1. Why does Jesus have the authority to judge us?
2. How will we be judged?
3. Are you excited about the day you will meet Jesus face to face?


John 5:31-40
1. What four testimonies does Jesus mention in this passage?
2. Which one carries the most weight?
3. Why should the Jews know that Jesus is who he says he is?


John 5:41-47
1. What is the difference between praise from men and praise from God?
2. Which of these do you seek the most?
3. What are some ways we can look for praise from God instead of people?

John 4:43-5:15

John 4:43-48
1. Why does Jesus respond the way He does to the man's request?
2. What is Jesus response to the man who begs him to heal his son?
3.How would you have responded to what Jesus told him to do?

John 4:49-50
1. How does the man show his faith in Jesus?
2. Do you tend to take Jesus at his word or continue to worry?
3. Does it ever bother you when Jesus doesn't do things the way you think He should?

John 4:51-54
1. What caused the man's household to believe?
2. Do you think the man's faith played a part in their belief?
3. Spend time today thinking about whether your faith is a testimony to others.

John 5:1-6
1. Why do you think Jesus asked the man if he wanted to get well?
2. Does the man respond by answering the question?
3. What does he say?

John 5:7-9
1. How does Jesus respond to the man's excuses?
2. How long does it take for the man to be healed?
3. Spend time today thinking about the things you need to stop making excuses for
    and instead respond to what God is asking you to do.

John 5:10-15
1. What does Jesus say to the man when he sees him again?
2. Do you think its worse to be physically sick or spiritually sick?
3. In what ways to people try to be healed spiritually outside of Christ?