John 6-7

John 6-7 Study Guide, to be discussed October 14
Day 1: Read John 6:1-14, Mark 6:21-44
1. Read Mark 6:21-36. What event took place directly before the events recorded in John 6? Why did Jesus and his apostles seek privacy?



2. From John 6:2, why did the multitude follow Christ? From John 6:11, what did Jesus do before he fed the multitude?



3. Read Mark 6:38-44 with John 6:9-14. List details from each account indicating this miracle was done in an orderly fashion.




BONUS: Why were the fragments gathered?



Day 2: Read John 6:15-27 (with footnote 26a), Mark 6:45-51 (with footnotes 46a, 48a, 50a, 52a)
[NOTE: 25-30 furlongs = 3-4 miles; the “fourth watch” was from 3-6am]
4. Why did the people want Jesus as their king? Why did Christ retreat from them? (See also Mark 6:46.)



5. What did Jesus say to his disciples as they rowed against the wind, in order to calm their fears?


6. In John 6:25, by what title did the people address the Savior? What was Jesus trying to teach the people in John 6:27?



Day 3: Read John 6:28-46 (with footnote 40c), JST John 6:44
7. What “work” did Jesus say the people must do in order to “work the works of God”? What did they request of him?



8. List ways in which Christ is like manna. (See also Exodus 16:2-4, 14-15 with footnote 15a; Numbers 11:4-9; Revelation 2:17.)




9. Why did the Jews murmur? Compare John 6:44 with John 6:65a. What must we do to “come unto Christ”?



Day 4: Read John 6:47-71 (with footnotes 54c, 65a, 69a), Alma 5:33-36, 3 Nephi 18:1-7, John 17:3
10. Read Alma 5:33-36 and 3 Nephi 18:1-7. List ways in which Christ is the Bread of Life.



11. Read John 17:3 with John 6:54-55. How can we have eternal life?



12. Why do you think so many disciples “walked no more” with Jesus after this miracle and discourse? What was Peter’s answer when the Lord asked if the twelve would also go away?




BONUS: Review John 6. How many times did Jesus say “I am the bread…”?

Day 5: Read John 7:1-13, Matthew 12:46-50
13. Read Matthew 12:46-50. Who might John have been referencing as Jesus’ “brethren” in John 7:3,5, and 10?


14. Why did his brethren want Jesus to go up to Jerusalem?



15. What were people saying about Jesus in Jerusalem, and why did no one speak openly?



Day 6: Read John 7:14-31 (with footnote 24b)
16. Where did Jesus teach? How did he say we might know if his teachings are true?



17. What statement from the people in Jerusalem indicates they were waiting for the Sanhedrin to declare Jesus the long-awaited Messiah?


18. Why did many believe?


Day 7: Read John 7:32-53 (with footnote 39b), Mosiah 18:5-14
19. Read Mosiah 18:5-14 with John 7:37-40. How can we receive the Spirit, or feel it “poured out” upon us?


20. What were the four schools of thought among those who heard Jesus preach? How are these four ideologies represented among people today?



21. How did the Pharisees react to Nicodemus’ defense of the law? Compare with John 1:46.