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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 13, Day 5: John 9:35-41

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SUMMARY OF JOHN 9:35-41

Jesus seeks out the blind man after his excommunication. He asks him if he believes in him. The man says yes and worships him. He tells the Pharisees they are responsible for their spiritual blindness.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 13, Day 5: John 9:35-41

12) Jesus is compassionate. He seeks us out when we need him the most. He cares, he listens, he helps.

13a) By giving him more information and teaching him.

b) He confessed his belief in Jesus, and he acted on it by worshipping Jesus.

c) Lord, I believe in you whole-heartedly — your goodness, your help, your healing, and your chastisement. I worship you with all that I am and all that I have.

14) He tells the Pharisees they are responsible for their spiritual blindness. He has come to judge the world for their unbelief. But, if you admit your spiritual blindness and need for a Savior, you can see. But those who say they are spiritual but aren’t can be made blind to the Word.

15) He has helped me to understand His word and to abide by it, as well as given me help in applying His truths to my own life.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 13, Day 5: John 9:35-41

I love how Jesus seeks us out and never lets go.

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 13, Day 5: John 9:35-41

The blind man is awarded for his faith.

Jesus used the title “Son of Man” often to refer to himself.

Note how Jesus’ interaction with this man is different than we’ve seen in other areas of the Bible. First, he was healed. Then, he was persecuted. Finally, he believed. All of our paths are different.

The man worshipped Jesus, and Jesus accepted his worship. This is another sign Jesus is God.

Jesus came as judge.

It all comes down to accountability. If the Pharisees would admit their blindness, they could see. Yet, they choose to remain spiritually blind.

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 10, Day 4: John 6:60-66

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SUMMARY OF JOHN 6:60-66

Jesus offended many with his teaching that he is the flesh and blood that leads to life. He tells the people he is giving them Spirit and Life, yet they reject him. God enables people to believe in him.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 10, Day 4: John 6:60-66

9a) Accepting Jesus’ sacrifice gives you life. The physical body is not enough to give you life. You must accept Jesus’ teaching and his sacrifice (flesh and spirit) to receive eternal life. The spiritual gives life, not the physical.

b) Without being all it, it’s meaningless and oftentimes, insufficient. You must do things whole-heartedly for Jesus. Going through the motions is not enough.

10a) They just could not accept his teaching of the flesh and blood. They could not accept him as God’s Son.

b) No, not really. If it did, I would pray for a deeper understanding and seek resources that explained it to me.

11a) They reject him. Disdain. “Just another prophet.” They dismiss him.

b) With loving faith and wholehearted devotion.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 10, Day 4: John 6:60-66

There are always doubters and naysayers. Our job is to seek the Truth in God’s Word and in prayer and to ignore those who try to make you fall.

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 10, Day 4: John 6:60-66

Many found Jesus’ teaching hard to understand and accept that he would die for them. Jesus understood their confusion, but did not break. Many probably were looking for a messianic king, not a sacrificial lamb.

Better to accept now that to face Jesus on judgment day in all his glory as an unbeliever and receive condemnation.

Many came for bread and not for the spirit, and Jesus knew that. They had not then truly come to him.

Many left because they only wanted material gains from Jesus. Perhaps, many were confused by the religious leaders  (John 6:52).

It was the first apostasy Jesus faced. Yet, many would come back. We all have highs and lows in our beliefs. Yet, you must stay faithful even when things are rough.

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 10, Day 3: John 6:52-59

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SUMMARY OF John 6:52-59

Jesus says that unless the people accept his flesh and blood sacrifice on the cross, they will not have eternal life. Those who do accept his sacrifice will have Jesus remain in them. Jesus’ bread is eternal, unlike the manna bread their ancestors ate.6)

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 10, Day 3: John 6:52-59

6) The blood protected the people from God’s judgment when they were in ancient Egypt. The blood covered the people, so God did not see their sins and passed over them, rather than judging/killing them.

7) The people ate the meat. When the people ate the meat, they believed in God’s instructions to save them. When people accept Jesus’ flesh sacrifice on the cross, they believe in Jesus and in his promise to save them.

8a) Eternal life. That Jesus would always abide in them. They will be raised up on the last day.

b) It makes it more concrete; accept what Jesus did on the cross and you’ll have life.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 10, Day 3: John 6:52-59

Great explanation of Jesus of what he meant by “eating” his flesh and blood. Accept his sacrifice; that is all. Albeit, it was hard for the people of the day to grasp this idea since it was so very new.

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 10, Day 3: John 6:52-59

Bible scholars believe that the Jewish leaders did understand Jesus here but chose to use the face-value meaning of actually eating and drinking Jesus’ blood rather than the symbolism here to help condemn Jesus. This causes confusion amongst others.

Jesus continues his explanation in order to refute the Jewish leaders’ interpretation.

It in internalizing the metaphor that leads to life. Then, we abide in him and him in us.

Once you receive Jesus (eat his flesh), you will have everlasting life.

All this took place at a synagogue on a Sunday in a church in Capernaum.

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 8, Day 4: John 6:10-15

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SUMMARY OF JOHN 6:10-15

Jesus had the people sit down. There was about five thousand men in total. Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. He did the same with the fish. Once everyone had eaten their fill, the disciples gathered the leftovers, so there would be no waste. They filled twelve baskets.

The people intended to make Jesus, the Prophet, king, so he retreated again.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 8, Day 4: John 6:10-15

9a) Jesus gave specific instructions to the disciples, which they followed. It’s good to follow exactly what Jesus says to do.

b) He prayed and gave thanks. This should always be the first thing we do with anything in life, from getting out of bed to major and minor life decisions.

10) Jesus makes a bunch of food from nothing. Jesus can make our nothings into something, too. I can have faith in what He will do in my life and for me even when I can’t see it. I pray a lot, but I can remember to pray for everything all the time.

11a) He always gives us everything we need in abundance, including what we need for spiritual health and wellness. By oversupplying the people’s physical needs, he points to how he can meet our spiritual, too.

b) By speaking about Jesus to others; by giving Jesus all the credit for the goodness in my life; by having faith in all that he is and all that he does.

12a) They wanted to make him king to rule over them and be their leader, as well as defeat their enemies. Jesus’ kingdom was spiritual, not physical and of man.

b) When I want something and he doesn’t. When I want the easy way and not the hard way.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 8, Day 4: John 6:10-15

Love this miracle! It epitomizes who Jesus is: his caring, compassion, and provision for all of us.

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 8, Day 4: John 6:10-15

Sitting down is like lying down in green pastures.  Psalm 23:1-2 Jesus is the host here. He is in no hurry. He is our shepherd and provider of everything we need.

We not told how the division of the food happened, and the people weren’t even aware of it at the time. Jesus simply distributed food that was never ending — like his love for us.

Everyone ate their fill. They were satisfied, and the leftovers were more than what the boy had brought. Remember, that eating and drinking in the Old Testament was a great event and signified prosperity and happiness.

The disciples participated by distributing the food.

Jesus likes to give in abundance. He more than meets our needs.

Calling Jesus “The Prophet” is a reference to Moses’ prediction of the coming Prophet/Jesus. (Deuteronomy 18:15)

Jesus also provided the people with food like Moses did in the wilderness with manna.

The people wanted to use Jesus to throw off the Roman powers. They were only interested in what Jesus could do for them. Jesus, of course, wanted nothing to do with this, so he retreated to be with His Father.

Jesus is our King, just not in the way we think of a king.

How often do we think the same way?

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 6, Day 2: John 4:31-34

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Summary of John 4:31-34

Jesus explains that his purpose is to do the the will of him (God) who sent him and to finish God’s work.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 6, Day 2: John 4:31-34

3a) John 17:4 says Jesus’ food is to finish God’s work and bring him glory.

b) Good question. I’m unsure. It should be to do the work God has set in front of me. My kids and family bring me inner joy. Helping others. Praying for others. Being useful, purposeful. Doing His work.

4a) They were talking about physical food, not spiritual food, so they were confused by his answer.

b) Give to others. Pray for them. Serve God. Bring others to Christ. Teach others God’s ways.

5a) What I have to do in the moment. Work. Eating. Planning. My daily goals. Tasks.

b) He reminds me that my calling is His calling for me, not others’ calling for me. He wants me to prioritize him and others.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 6, Day 2: John 4:31-34

Great lesson! Jesus lives by doing God’s work. How we all should live!

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 6, Day 2: John 4:31-34

Jesus is saying here that life is more than physical sustenance.

Physical food did not give Jesus strength; instead, it was doing God’s will for his life.

Note Jesus starts and finishes the work of the Lord.

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 2, Day 4: John 1:35-42

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Summary of John 1:35-42

Two of Jesus’ disciples followed Jesus after hearing John the Baptist call Jesus “The Lamb of God.” One was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. He brought his brother, Simon (renamed Peter), who followed Jesus, too.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 2, Day 4: John 1:35-42

9)

John the Baptist’s influence. I love how when John the Baptist validated who Jesus was, he gained two disciples. This is great! It shows how much credibility John had.

Their initial response. The two disciples immediately followed Jesus. There was no doubt or question. I love this!

Their interaction with Jesus. Jesus asked them their intent and they replied with Teacher. I love how this shows their hearts for Jesus immediately.

The impact on Simon Peter. This then influenced Simon Peter to follow Jesus since his brother was doing so. Love the impact of family here!

10a) I want to know you.

b) Jesus has invited me and all of us to know him better through prayer, his Word, others, and creation. He has invited me though Bible studies such as BSF and others, too.

c) So much! His compassion, his love, his desire to help others and support others, how he picks us up when we fall, and how he’s there for us.

d) In every way: career, family, life, personally, and more.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 2, Day 4: John 1:35-42

I didn’t remember this story of how Peter came to Jesus! Love the influence of others here!

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 2, Day 4: John 1:35-42

Andrew is identified here as one of the two disciples who followed Jesus. Bible scholars think John himself was the other.

Jesus asks everyone what do they seek. He wanted to know their motivations.

Fun Fact: Every time Andrew is mentioned in the Bible, he is bringing someone to Jesus! (John 6:8 and 12:22) That is so cool! Could the same thing be said about you?

Many people have an Andrew in their life — someone who brings them to Jesus.

Note that Andrew knew Jesus to be the Messiah.

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Summer Bible Study: Sermon on the Mount: Week 4, Day 6: Matthew 7:12

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Passage: MATTHEW 7:12

“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.”

Matthew 7:12

Reflection Questions for Matthew 7:12

15) Gosh, it was all good. I loved the reminder of Ask, Seek, Knock, and the reminder of putting others first above all else. I’d say humble self-examination. I will pray more to have a heart of God and for God and try to put others’ needs first. My family will be blessed and those around me.

16) My prayers are better I think about thanking God for everything in my life. I do need to pray more to be more like Jesus and do God’s will.

Conclusion to Week 4 of Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 7

There are so many nuggets here to take away.  Praying faithfully to God, putting others first, watching out for false prophets, Jesus as the only way to eternal life, and God as our foundation. Great lesson to keep in mind for your walk in faith! I hope you’ve found value in Jesus’ words as much as I have.

This concludes our Sermon on the Mount study! Stay tuned for BSF’s Study of John in the next coming weeks!

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Summer Bible Study: Sermon on the Mount: Week 3, Day 5: Matthew 6:25-34

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SUMMARY OF MATTHEW 6:25-34

Do not worry about life, food, your body, and clothes. God takes care of the birds, and you are more valuable to God than them. Will worrying add an hour to your life? (In fact, all it does is take away an hour or more from your life).

Don’t worry about your clothes. The lilies of the field are more splendid than Solomon’s clothes ever were. If God clothes the lilies as such, won’t he clothe you, too?

Do not worry about your basic needs; God knows you need them. If you seek God’s kingdom and righteousness, all things will be given to you. Thus, don’t worry about tomorrow for tomorrow will worry about itself. Focus on the day at hand.

Questions for Matthew 6:25-34

12) The birds, the flowers, the grass. He takes care of all of these creatures, and mankind is greater, so He takes care of us.

13) Good question. I don’t worry a whole lot. I’ve learned over the years to turn it over to Him. I guess right now it would be worrying over my family.

14) When you seek God, He will provide everything you need. Do not worry for God is in control. He’s provided the Bible, other Christians, this forum for community, financial stability, a good job, a good home, everything.

Conclusions to Sermon on the Mount Matthew 6:25-34

I love how worry is a sin! I’ve never thought of it this way! Because when you worry, you fail to have faith that God will provide and that He will do what He says He will do, which is provide for us.

Worry does not add time to your life; it takes away. Think of the amount of time you worry about things.

When you find yourself worrying, meditate on God, His Word, and Creation. Know He has you right where He wants you!

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Summer Bible Study: Sermon on the Mount: Week 3, Day 3: Matthew 6:5-18

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SUMMARY OF MATTHEW 6:5-18

Pray to God unseen so you are not trying to impress men in order to give the impression you are righteous. Your Father knows what you need before you ask Him. Pray the Lord’s prayer. Forgive those who sin against you, and God will forgive you for your sins.

Do not fast in order to appear pious for men. Instead, don’t let others know you are fasting and look good while fasting. Your Father will see you and reward you.

Questions for Matthew 6:5-18

6) Pray to God unseen and keep it succinct. He knows our hearts. Pray to please God, not ourselves. Pray from the heart.

7) We should remember to pray for others. We pray to God for His plan in our lives. Pray for others to know God. Pray for Jesus to come down. Ask Him to meet our needs. Ask for forgiveness for our sins. Pray to protect yourself from Satan. Pray from the heart and ask for what is most important in your life.

8 ) Spiritual fasting is a devotion to God. It makes room in our lives for more of God. We should spend time with God when we are fasting. It should not be bragged about either when you are fasting. It is a private devotion between you and God.

Conclusions to Sermon on the Mount Matthew 6:5-18

Everything we do should be to please God and not others. When we do, we’ll be rewarded by Him.

We should all want to honor God. Fasting allows us to focus more on God.

When we pray, we should:

  • Praise God
  • Know He has a plan for our lives
  • Trust in God’s provision
  • Ask for forgiveness and forgive others
  • Ask God to protect us from sin and evil

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Summer Bible Study: WordGo’s Christ’s Life and Work: Week 5, Day 5: Matthew 28:16-20

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SUMMARY OF MATTHEW 28:16-20

The 11 disciples go to Galilee to the mountain Jesus told them to go. There, they met Jesus and worshipped him, but some doubted. He told them to go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything he has commanded them. He will be with them always to the end of time.

Questions for Matthew 28:16-20

12) His claim: All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to him. My response: Jesus is King.

His command: Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything he has commanded them. My response:  Tell others the Good News.

His promise: He will be with them always to the end of time. My response: Jesus is with me always and forever.

13) Go out into the world and make disciples of all nations, telling them about the risen Jesus. Baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything he has commanded them is telling them about who Jesus is.

14) I believe I am practicing Jesus’ call in life. Trying to follow what he wants for my life each and every day.

Conclusions to WordGo Christ’s Life and Work Matthew 28:16-20

We are constantly learning and growing in Christ.

Jesus is with us, even in the dark days. He is everything we need. He is our greatest comfort and source of strength. We pour out to God, and we pour out to others. We are his vessel. Can you let Him be the Maker and shape your form?

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