GOSPEL OF JOHN

WEEK SIX: GOD’S PROVISION

READ: CHAPTER SIX

COMMENTARY ONLY

COMMENTARY & SCRIPTURE

DEVOTIONAL

Chapter Six – GOD’S PROVISION

How can five loaves of bread and two fish feed thousands of people? Jesus multiplies what we offer to the Lord. God will take what we have and do what we cannot do.

Simple acts of obedience are connected to great victories and demonstrations of the power of God. God’s ultimate goal is not to fill our stomachs, as important as that is.

We need the word of God to fill our souls.

Jesus is the bread of life. Look beyond the blessings of creation to the Creator Himself. We are made for relationship with our Maker. We need His presence. God is not a cosmic vending machine.

Don’t let the miracle distract you from the Master.

Jesus walks on water not simply to impress the disciples with His abilities. It leaves us in awe and wonder as we worship our God. The miracles build our faith and devotion. The end goal is not just to read and celebrate these feats, but to move our feet and follow the Lord with all of our heart.

Just Choose Hope

HOPE POINT

Jesus is the Bread of Life.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS

1. What method did Jesus choose to feed the large crowd? (6:1-15)

2. What does this passage teach us about Jesus? (6:16-24)

3. How does Jesus’ teaching link with the miracle? (6:25-41)

4. How do the people respond to Jesus? (6:42-59)

5. Why does Jesus’ teaching challenge the crowd? (6:60-71)

6. Who can you share this Scripture with during the upcoming week?

PRAYER

Heavenly Father, we sing Your praises and find joy in Your presence. We are not ashamed of Jesus and will not be quiet about His words and works. Our hearts are overflowing with hope and testimonies. Thank You for the miracles we read about in Scripture. Thank You for the stories You continue to write in our lives. There are no limits to what You can do. We believe in You Jesus and gratefully pray in Your glorious name, amen.