1. Faith In Christ Jesus: John 6:41-52 After Glow
Faith is, first, that the character and motives of the
Lord Jesus make Him worthy of trust. Second, having Read John 6:41-42. What did Jesus say
confidence in His ability to do just what He says He will that caused the Jews to murmur
do. Finally, taking of your self out of your own (discontentedly complain).
keeping and entrusting your self into Jesus’ keeping.
2 Timothy 1:12 is the perfect example of all three
Why did that bother them?
aspects of faith: (1) for I know whom I have
believed, and (2) am persuaded that he is able
to keep that which (3) I have committed unto him Why should that strengthen your faith?
against that day. We are studying the Gospel of
John, answering these questions: What is revealed
of Jesus’ character or characteristics, motives, Read John 6:37, 39, & 44. Who comes
and abilities? What is indicated that you could to Jesus, and why do they come?
confidently commit into Jesus’ keeping?
What does Jesus do to those who come?
John 6:41-52 After Glow
How do these facts support your trust in
Among the ruins of Capernaum’s synagogue was Jesus?
discovered the lintel, bearing the image of a pot of
manna; reminder of Moses, promise of Messiah! Their Read John 6:45 & Romans 10:13-15.
expectation was that all of Moses’ miracles would be Who comes to Jesus and why and how?
repeated by Messiah (Ecclesiastes 1:9, with rabbinic
Who:
teachings). The Jews wanted immediate temporal
deliverance and relief of current circumstances!
Remember all that Moses did while never directing Why:
people to believe on himself. Jesus’ miracles are
meeting immediate and temporary needs, but He is How:
announcing something that sounds blasphemous!
You are a gift from the Father to the Son!
Healing of Individuals 19. Sick man God is teaching you and “pulling” you to
1. Man with leprosy /Bethsaida
2. Roman centurion’s servant 20. Man born blind
His Son! Trust Jesus, and live!
3. Peter’s mother-in-law
4. Two demon possessed men Control of Nature
5. Man with palsy 1. Calming the storm Read John 6:48-50.
6. Woman with bleeding 2. Feeding 5,000
7. Two blind men 3. Walking on water
Why is it important that temporary needs
8. Dumb, devil-possessed man 4. Feeding 4,000 are met?
9. Canaanite woman’s 5. Fish with money
daughter 6. Fig tree withered Why are eternal needs more important?
10. Boy with devil 7. Huge catch of fish
11. Two blind men 8. Water into wine Read John 6:51. Consuming bread and
12. Demon-possessed /
synagogue Raising the Dead wine symbolized living by the Law and
13. Blind man at Bethsaida 1. Jairus’ daughter the Prophets to the Jews. What is Jesus
14. Crippled woman 2. Widow’s son at Nain saying about Himself?
15. Man with dropsy 3. Lazarus
16. Ten men with leprosy
17. The priest’s servant How does that affect your faith?
18. Nobleman’s son