The Miracle and Me

The Miracle and “Me”
John 6:1-25
5 Ways Jesus Impacted His Disciples
in the Feeding of the 5,000
and Walking on Water.

1. He centered their focus on the spiritual impact of the moment. (John 6:1-4)
   1. The reason people were following Jesus. (John 6:2)
   2. The how – Jesus sat and taught his disciples. (John 6:3)
2. He built their faith. (John 6:6-9)
   1. The why – Jesus was going to test them. (John 6:6)
   2. Jesus’ question showed how differently people can think about life.
      1. Managerial.
      2. Missional.
3. He involved them personally in His work. (John 6:10-13)
   1. The disciples are involved. (John 6:10)
   2. The Father is involved. (John 6:11a)
   3. The Savior is involved. (John 6:11b)
4. He proved His presence with them in the storm. (John 6:14-18)
5. He settled their fears. (John 6:19-21)
   1. Storms = struggles
      1. Soul care (John 6:20) – his care for us, our care for others.
      2. Jesus stands above that which brings us fear. (John 6:19)
   2. They were WILLING to let Jesus in the boat? (John 6:21)
   3. How often are people unwilling to let Jesus into their lives?

Questions for Further Study:

1. What is the most difficult situation in which you have ever found yourself?
2. In what exciting events have you recently participated? What made them exciting?
3. Where did Jesus go? (John 6:1)
4. Why did the crowd of people follow Jesus? (John 6:2)
5. Where did Jesus and His disciples go? (John 6:3)
6. What Jewish feast was near? (John 6:4)
7. What question did Jesus ask Philip? (John 6:5)
8. Why did Jesus ask Philip a question? (John 6:6)
9. How did Philip respond to Jesus’ question? (John 6:7)
10. Who was Andrew? (John 6:8)
11. What role did Andrew play in feeding the five thousand? (John 6:8-9)
12. What solution did Andrew propose to Jesus’ question? (John 6:8-9)
13. What miracle did Jesus perform? (John 6:10-11)
14. How much bread was left over? (John 6:12-13)
15. How did the crowd of people respond to Jesus’ miracle? (John 6:14)
16. What did the crowd of people intend to do? (John 6:15)
17. What was Jesus’ reaction to the crowd’s intention? (John 6:15)
18. For what reasons do people follow Jesus today?
19. What makes you want to follow Jesus?
20. What is your typical reaction to situations that seem to present no readily available solution?
21. With what situations in life do you have a difficult time trusting God?
22. What does God provide for us on a daily basis?
23. In what ways do people attempt to use Jesus or His name inappropriately?
24. What misconceptions have you had about Jesus or His role in your life?
25. How and when has God miraculously provided for your needs?
26. How can we trust God with our needs?
27. What things do you need to thank God for providing?
28. What tough situation do you need to trust God to work out in your life this week?