THE WORDS OF ETERNAL LIFE
John 6:41-71
Key Verses 6:68 “Simon Peter answered him, ‘Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.’”
1. Why were the Jews offended by Jesus’ claim? (41-42) What did Jesus teach about how God draws people to him? (44-45)
2. How does Jesus contrast himself with the manna in the wilderness? (49-51) What does it mean that Jesus is “the living bread”? (48,50-51)
3. What promises does Jesus give to those who “eat his flesh and drink his blood”? (53-58) What does it mean to “eat Jesus’ flesh and drink his blood”? (54; Compare with verse 40; cf. 1 Corinthians 11:23-26)
4. How did Jesus address his disciples’ misunderstanding of his words? (60-63) How did Jesus understand why many disciples no longer followed him? (64-66)
5. What clear reasons did Simon Peter have for remaining with Jesus? (68-69) What can we learn from Simon Peter about following Jesus even when it is challenging?