An Unforgettable Sermon

The crowds that ate the loaves and fish Jesus multiplied and fed to them have been searching for Jesus. And they find him in a synagogue in Capernaum. And while there, Jesus gives them an unforgettable teaching that leaves nearly everyone either confused or upset, such that nearly all of them decide to no longer follow Jesus. This week we will study what Jesus said and taught that led so many to turn away from him. We will learn that Jesus' message is indispensable if we would be saved.

CG Questions:

  1. Is this text primarily sacramental, i.e. about the Lord’s Supper? Why or why not?
  2. Does this text teach that the Lord’s Supper is necessary for salvation? If not, what is necessary for salvation?
  3. What is Jesus claiming in saying ‘I Am the Bread of Life’?
  4. Why does this crowd and many still to this day, fail to believe the gospel when the fundamental message of the gospel is good news?
  5. What does it mean to be raised up on the last day? Who will be raised up on the last day?
  6. Does this text support the doctrine of consubstantiation held by the Catholic Church?
  7. What are the implications of verse 43, for a Christian’s study of God’s Word?
  8. Why did Jesus choose Judas if He knew that Judas would betray him?
  9. Where did Peter get this type of understanding regarding Jesus?