Unit 7, Lesson 1, Jesus, The True Bread PDF

NAVI G AT E • U N IT 7 , L E S S O N 1 Read & Observe | Study Passage: John 6:1–71 | Memory Passage: John 6:35–40 Read your study passage and mark the keywords bread, eternal/everlasting, life, and believe/believeth. Mark your key verse John 6:35 in your Bible. 1. Use the T9 cipher to discover titl...

NAVI G AT E • U N IT 7 , L E S S O N 1 Read & Observe | Study Passage: John 6:1–71 | Memory Passage: John 6:35–40 Read your study passage and mark the keywords bread, eternal/everlasting, life, and believe/believeth. Mark your key verse John 6:35 in your Bible. 1. Use the T9 cipher to discover titles for each section of John chapter 6. Jesus Fed 3483 John 6:1–14 John 6:15–21 John 6:22–71 Jesus Walked 66 84687263 92837 Jesus Is the 27323 F i v e T h o u s a n d o n W a t e r 63 5433 B r e a d o f L i f e 2. Why was the large crowd following Jesus (v. 2)? AWV. They saw the signs He was performing on those who were sick. 3. How much money did Philip say would be required to buy enough bread for each person to have just a little? Two hundred denarii/pennyworth/more than half a year’s wages 4. What did Andrew tell Jesus a boy had? Five barley/small barley loaves and two fish/small fishes/small fish 5. What did Jesus do before the food was distributed? He gave thanks. 6. What did Jesus tell the disciples to do with the leftover food? AWV. Gather it so that nothing would be lost/wasted. 7. What did the people want to forcefully make Jesus after they saw this sign/miracle? King/a king 8. Where did Jesus go alone (v. 15)? The/a mountain 9. Tell what happened when the disciples tried to cross the sea. (Include a few details.) AWV. They were unable to cross as the sea was rough, and they were afraid. They saw Jesus walking on the water, and He got into the boat. Immediately, the boat was at the shore. 10. Why was the crowd following Jesus (v. 26)? AWV. Because they ate the loaves and were filled 11. What did the people want to see in order to believe? A sign 12. According to verses 32, 33, 38, 41, 50, 51, and 58, where did Jesus, the True Bread, come from? Heaven 13. Who gave the True Bread out of heaven? His Father 14. Who does this bread give life to? The world 15. What will the one who comes to Jesus not be? Hungry 16. What will the one who believes in Jesus never be? Thirsty 17. What did Jesus say about the words He spoke (v. 63)? They are spirit/full of the Spirit, and they are life/life. life (John 6:27) Strong’s #: G2222     Greek word: zōē Strong’s Definition: life (literally or figuratively) 88 Jesus, the True Bread • Unit 7, Lesson 1 EXP LOR E • U N I T 7 , L E S S O N 1 Read & Observe | Study Passage: John 6:1–71 | Memory Passage: 1 Corinthians 11:23–24 Skim your study passage and mark the keyword sign/miracle. The miracle of Jesus feeding the five thousand is the only miracle that is recorded in all four Gospels. When an event is recorded in multiple Gospels, you will always want to read the different accounts to get the complete picture of the event. Read the following cross-references which record this event and match the statement with the correct reference. There may be more than one answer per statement. a. Matthew 14:13–21   b. Mark 6:33–44   c. Luke 9:12–17   d. John 6:1–14 b Jesus had compassion on the people because they were like sheep without a     shepherd. d The loaves and fish brought to Jesus were from a boy.     a There were women and children along with the five thousand men who ate.     d Jesus asked Philip where to buy bread in order to test him.     b, c The people were instructed to sit down in groups.     Read the following cross-references which all record the event of Jesus walking on water and match the statement with the correct reference. a. Matthew 14:22–33   b. Mark 6:45–52   c. John 6:15–21 b Jesus intended to pass them by when He was walking     on the water. a Jesus told Peter to come out of the boat, and Peter     walked on the water. b The disciples did not understand the miracle of the     loaves for their hearts were hardened. a Those in the boat worshiped Jesus saying, “You are the     Son of God.” c After Jesus got into the boat, it was immediately at the     land where they were going. 1. What does the sign of Jesus feeding the five thousand tell you about Him? AWV. Jesus demonstrates the power of God over His creation. As He provided for their physical needs, He is able to provide for their spiritual needs. This demonstrates His deity. 2. Why do you think Jesus walked on water after the miracle of feeding the five thousand and before He taught that He is the Bread of Life? (Hint: Matthew 14:33, Mark 6:52) AWV. The disciples did not yet understand how the sign/miracle of the loaves pointed to who Jesus is—the Creator and Sovereign Lord. Witnessing Him walk on water gave them a greater understanding of His deity. They then responded in worship. Unit 7, Lesson 1 • Jesus, the True Bread 89 NAVI G AT E • U N IT 7 , L E S S O N 2 Read & Observe | Study Passage: John 6:1–71 | Memory Passage: John 6:35–40 BACKGROUND STUDY Sociology: Everyday Life in Galilee Galilee’s varied topography created backdrops for diverse lifestyles. The Sea of Galilee on the eastern border was teeming with fish. Therefore, many coastal inhabitants made their living as fishermen. The seaside dwellers were also keenly aware of sudden and threatening tempests. Fierce storms such as described in Matthew 8:23–27 arose when cool, dry air came down from Upper Galilee and met the warm, moist air around the low-lying sea. • Westward from the sea lay the fertile plains of Lower Galilee to the south and the mountains to the north in Upper Galilee. The plains area was agricultural with a variety of fruit trees, as well as vineyards and olive groves. In addition, animals grazed the pastures and meadows. The bountiful land enabled many Galileans to accumulate wealth. Less prosperous Judean neighbors to the south envied the Galileans and, at the same time, disdained them for their language differences and more lax religious practices. Herod Antipas invested tremendous resources in rural Galilee to create the urban areas of Sepphoris in the plains and Tiberius on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. At the same time, the villages of Cana, Nazareth, and Nain continued to thrive in the fertile plains as did Bethsaida, Chorazin, Capernaum, and Magdala along the seashore. By studying ruins, archaeologists have confirmed the socioeconomic disparity between citizens of affluent Sepphoris and the village of Capernaum. They observed that the stones used in city houses were more consistently-sized and -shaped, while village houses in Capernaum were made of uneven boulders packed with mud, making them considerably less comfortable. History, geography, and archaeology give us insight into the everyday life of the Galileans. urban According to Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary Definition: of, relating to, characteristic of, or constituting a city The Bible records many events related to Galilee. Read each statement and mark the correct answer. 1. Jesus pronounced woes on three Galilean cities for their unrepentance. Matthew 11:20–23   Matthew 18:7   Matthew 23:13 2. Jesus raised a widow’s son from the dead in this city (Luke 7:11–15). Capernaum   Tiberias   Nain 3. The blind man whom Jesus touched twice to heal was from this city (Mark 8:22–25). Bethsaida   Tiberias   Magdala 4. Boats came from this town to near where Jesus had fed the people bread after He had given thanks (John 6:23). Bethsaida   Tiberias   Nazareth Go to page 98 and see photographs of typical items and ruins in the region of Galilee. 90 Jesus, the True Bread • Unit 7, Lesson 2 EXP LOR E • U N I T 7 , L E S S O N 2 Read & Observe | Study Passage: John 6:1–71 | Memory Passage: 1 Corinthians 11:23–24 The people who experienced the miracle of the loaves and fish believed Jesus to be the prophet Moses spoke of (Deut. 18:15–19). They saw His miraculous works, and yet, many of them did not truly believe. Read your study passage and mark the keyword seal/sealed. seal/sealed (John 6:27) Strong’s #: G4972     Greek word: sphragizō Strong’s Definition: to stamp (with a signet or private mark) for security or preservation (literally or figuratively); by implication, to keep secret, to attest Jesus has the authority to give the food that never perishes because God the Father has put His seal on Him. Look again at verse 27. 1. What did Jesus tell them not to work for? The food/meat that perishes/which perisheth/ that spoils 2. What kind of food would the Son of Man give them? The food that lasts for/endures to/ which endureth unto/endures to eternal/everlasting life Jesus’ statement in verse 27 is a double paradox. They could only get physical food through work (Gen. 3:19), and the spiritual food that endures to eternal life could only be given to them through faith (Eph. 2:8–9). 3. What did Jesus say was the work of God? That/to you/ye believe in/on Him/the one whom He has/hath sent. 4. Who did Jesus say He was in verse 35? The Bread of Life Then beginning in verse 48, Jesus presented to the people a very difficult teaching. 5. What did Jesus say the one who eats His flesh and drinks His blood has according to v. 54? Eternal life Eating is something we must do to live, and when food is consumed, it becomes a part of us. Jesus is not speaking of physical eating and drinking but of spiritually partaking and appropriating His atoning work on the cross. Jesus, the real spiritual Bread, sustains those who have believed in Him, ensuring they will never hunger or thirst again (v. 35). Those who have personally trusted in Him receive eternal life and will later be raised up at the last day. 6. What did some of the disciples say about this teaching of Jesus? AWV. This teaching is unpleasant/hard. Who can accept it? 7. What action did some of them take? AWV. Many of the followers left and no longer walked with Him. 8. What did Jesus then ask the twelve disciples (v. 67)? AWV. Do you also want to leave/go away? 9. Write out Simon Peter’s response. AWV. Write your theme for Unit 7. Unit 7, Lesson 2 • Jesus, the True Bread 91 NAVI G AT E • U N IT 7 , L E S S O N 3 Interpret | Study Passage: John 6:1–71 | Memory Passage: John 6:35–40 Read your study passage and mark the keywords food/meat and manna. As the most common dietary staple in biblical times, the term “bread” referred to that which is necessary to sustain life. The people who ate the loaves remembered the time their forefathers ate manna, and they wanted Jesus to do a similar miracle. God taught His people about Himself through various object lessons which are referred to as types, shadows, or pictures. Just as a sign (miracle) pointed to the reality of who Jesus is, Old Testament types were given as instructions to look forward to a future reality fulfilled. Skim Exodus 16:1–36 and look up the following definition. manna According to Vine’s Dictionary of Expository Words Definition: the supernaturally provided   food   for Israel during their   wilderness   journey From the descriptions below, you will learn truths about Jesus Christ and manna, which is a type of Christ. First, read the verses in the chart and fill in the blanks about Jesus Christ. Then read the Exodus verses in the reference bank and the descriptions. Write the correct references in the Manna column. Exodus 16:4   Exodus 16:12   Exodus 16:21   Exodus 16:32–34 Manna, a Type of Christ Jesus Christ Description John 6:32 The Father gives the   true   bread from   heaven  . Supplied by the Lord Exodus 16:4 John 6:35 Those who come to Jesus will never be   hungry  . Those who believe in Jesus will never   thirst  . Satisfied to the Full Exodus 16:12 John 6:51 Jesus gives the   living   bread which is His flesh for the life of the   world  . Sufficient for the Need Exodus 16:21 Revelation 2:17 The one who overcomes will be given some of the hidden   manna  . Secured for a Purpose Exodus 16:32–34 1. According to Deuteronomy 8:3, what did God want His people in the wilderness to learn? AWV. Man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord. 2. What eventually happened to those who ate the manna (John 6:49)? They died/are dead. 3. What promise did Jesus give for the one who eats the living bread from heaven? AWV. They will not die. They will live forever. 92 Jesus, the True Bread • Unit 7, Lesson 3 EXP LOR E • U N I T 7 , L E S S O N 3 Interpret | Study Passage: John 6:1–71 | Memory Passage: 1 Corinthians 11:23–24 WHO IS JESUS CHRIST? The Body Broken for Us: 1 Corinthians 11:23–26 At Jesus’ last meal (the Last Supper) with His disciples, Jesus took bread, gave thanks, and broke it before giving it to the disciples. He told them that the bread represented His body. • He followed that action by similarly taking the cup, giving thanks, and asking them to drink of it. By looking at cross-references, we learn that the sacrifice of Jesus’ body, as well as the shedding of His blood, was part of God’s redemptive plan. Read the following statements and match the correct cross-reference to each one. b Jesus fulfilled Isaiah’s prophecy that the Messiah     would heal our illnesses and diseases. a. Isaiah 52:14 b. Matthew 8:16–17 c     We are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ. c. Hebrews 10:10 d. 1 Peter 2:24 a Jesus’ physical body was marred more than any     other man’s. d Jesus bore our sins in His body on the cross.     Isaiah gave a prophecy about Jesus’ death more than 700 years before it occurred. Unscramble the letters to learn what Isaiah prophesied. But He was wounded for our nnssssrraeiogt   transgressions  , He was bruised for our tiiqiiesun   iniquities  ; The chastisement for our cepae   peace   was upon Him, And by His stripes we are lhdeea   healed  . –Isaiah 53:5 (NKJV) In Unit 2, we learned that baptism is an ordinance of the church. The other ordinance practiced in the Body of Christ is the receiving of Communion, sometimes called the Lord’s Supper. The Lord’s Supper has its roots in the Last Supper. Three of the gospels record that event (Matt. 26:26–28; Mark 14:22–24; Luke 22:19–20), but it is Paul who writes the words most commonly used when we partake of the Lord’s Supper. Read 1 Corinthians 11:23–26 and answer the following questions. 1. Why are we to partake of the Lord’s Supper? In remembrance of Him 2. Is this ordinance to be done only once? No Give the reason for your answer. AWV. Paul used the words “as often/oft/whenever,” indicating no limit on the number of times. 3. What are we proclaiming by celebrating the Lord’s Supper? The Lord’s death until/til He comes Unit 7, Lesson 3 • Jesus, the True Bread 93 NAVI G AT E • U N IT 7 , L E S S O N 4 Apply | Study Passage: John 6:1–71 | Memory Passage: John 6:35–40 DISCOVERY DESTINATION Believe His Words and Abide in Him Read your study passage and mark the keywords draws/draw and remains/abides/dwelleth and the time phrase last day. draws/draw (John 6:44) • Strong’s #: G1670     Greek word: helkō Strong’s Definition: to drag (literally or figuratively) remains/abides/dwelleth (John 6:56) Strong’s #: G3306   Greek word: menō Strong’s Definition: to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy) 1. The following paraphrased statements from your study passage contain descriptions of the Father’s will in our salvation. Number these statements in the order they are presented in this chapter. 1 All that the Father gives to Jesus will come to Him, and Jesus will certainly not cast     out any of them. 2 God the Father sent His Son, Jesus, who came to do His will.     4 The one who sees the Son and believes in Him will have eternal life.     3 Jesus will not lose any that the Father gives Him.     2. Write out a brief description of those whom Jesus will raise up on the last day. a. John 6:39: AWV. They are those who have been given to Christ, and He does not lose any. b. John 6:40: AWV. They are those who have believed in Christ. c. John 6:44: AWV. They are the ones the Father draws. d. John 6:54: AWV. They are the ones who have eaten His flesh and drunk His blood. 3. What did Jesus teach about the one who eats His flesh and drinks His blood (v. 56)? They remain/abide/dwelleth in Him and He in them. The Greek word “menō is one of the most important theological terms in John’s Gospel.”1 As believers in Christ, we can enjoy the same close relationship that Christ the Son has with the Father. Just as the Son has life from the Father, the one who eats the Living Bread (believes in Jesus) will have life in Him. 4. Which reference teaches that those who abide in Jesus’ words are truly His disciples? John 1:32   John 3:36   John 8:31   John 14:10 5. Which reference teaches that those who remain/abide in Christ will bear fruit? John 15:5    John 15:9   1 John 2:28   1 John 4:13 6. Can you confess Jesus Christ as Peter did in verse 69 with the understanding that Jesus has the words of eternal life? AWV. 7. Have you truly believed and come to Jesus, the Living Bread of heaven? AWV. 94 Jesus, the True Bread • Unit 7, Lesson 4 EXP LOR E • U N I T 7 , L E S S O N 4 Apply | Study Passage: John 6:1–71 | Memory Passage: 1 Corinthians 11:23–24 THEOLOGY IN HYMNS “Behold the Lamb (Communion Hymn)”: Keith & Kristyn Getty We are created to sing, commanded to sing, and compelled to sing. We can sing with our heart and mind, with our family, and with our church. Singing together is always a witness to the world. That is the summary of Sing!, a book written by Keith and Kristyn Getty. • Read each of the “Behold the Lamb (Communion Hymn)” stanzas and the chorus, and match its theology with the correct passage, using the highlighted words as clues. A long-time songwriting partner of the Gettys, Stuart Townend, also contributed to the composing of this hymn. Thank God for the body and blood of Jesus Christ, our Savior! d Behold the Lamb who bears our sins away,     Slain for us - and we remember The promise made that all who come in faith Find forgiveness at the cross. b The body of our Saviour Jesus Christ,     Torn for you - eat and remember The wounds that heal, the death that brings us life Paid the price to make us one. a. 1 Corinthians 10:16–17 b. Isaiah 53:5 c. Matthew 26:27–28 d. John 1:29 c     The blood that cleanses every stain of sin, Shed for you - drink and remember He drained death’s cup that all may enter in To receive the life of God. a Chorus: So we share in this bread of life     And we drink of His sacrifice As a sign of our bonds of grace Around the table of the King. Oftentimes, we think that authors of hymns lived only in centuries past, but that is not the case. Irish composers Keith and Kristyn Getty are prolific hymnwriters today and are global ambassadors for modern hymns around the world. Their repertoire of music teaches Christian doctrine, crosses a variety of genres, and is sung all over the world. Since the Getty hymns are sung in both contemporary and traditional churches, their music is included in most modern hymn books. Keith and Kristyn Getty The Getty hymn, “In Christ Alone,” is one of the hymns most frequently sung in our churches Used by permission. during this century. With more than sixty of their gettymusic.com songs in the top 2,000 Christian Copyright Licensing International charts, the Gettys’ music is performed or recorded by a diverse range of artists. Keith and Kristyn have four daughters and split their time between their homes in Northern Ireland and Nashville, Tennessee. Unit 7, Lesson 4 • Jesus, the True Bread 95 NAVI G AT E • U N IT 7 , L E S S O N 5 Review | Study Passage: John 6:1–71 | Memory Passage: John 6:35–40 Complete the crossword puzzle to review this unit. ACROSS 1. Jesus said the one who came to Him would never be this. 4. Jesus, the Living Bread, gives this for the life of the world (two words). 7. What did the people want to see in order to believe? 8. Number of disciples Jesus asked if they were going to leave Him also 9. Jesus raised a widow’s son from the dead in this village. 10. What did God send from heaven to feed His people in the wilderness? 11. What did archaeologists study to confirm the socioeconomic disparity between Sepphoris and the village of Capernaum? 1 5 7 H 2 K S I G U N 3 G R DOWN 2. What word means “relating to, characteristic of or constituting a city”? 3. What Jesus did before the food was distributed (two words) 4. Jesus said He was the Bread from where? 5. The people wanted by force to make Jesus this. 6. The Greek word which means to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy) 4 Y H R A E B V A A E V 8 N N T W E L V G S F 6 N E A I A 10 M A N M E 9 H I N O N A K 11 R U I N S KNOW GOD’S WORD AND MAKE HIM KNOWN Recite your memory passage, John 6:35–40. Are you trusting Christ for your eternal security? No I don’t know Yes Are you abiding/remaining in Christ and producing fruit? No Sometimes Wholeheartedly Are you sharing Christ with others so they too can believe? No Sometimes Wholeheartedly 96 Jesus, the True Bread • Unit 7, Lesson 5 L E S H EXP LOR E • U N I T 7 , L E S S O N 5 Review | Study Passage: John 6:1–71 | Memory Passage: 1 Corinthians 11:23–24 Review the study passage, memory passages, lessons, word studies, and definitions and then answer these questions. True or False T     1. More than 5,000 people were fed with the loaves and fish. F     2. The people were following Jesus because of His teaching. F     3. Jesus pronounced woes on the Galilean cities of Cana, Nazareth, and Nain because they refused to receive Him. T     4. Many of Jesus’ disciples stopped following Him after His teaching that He is the Bread of Life. T     5. Jesus said that all that the Father gives Him would come to Him. Matching b     6. Those who abide in Jesus’ words are truly His disciples. a. Deuteronomy 8:3 b. John 8:31 d     7. Jesus bore our sins in His body on the cross. c. 1 Corinthians 10:16 e     8. The one who confesses Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in them and they in God. d. 1 Peter 2:24 e. 1 John 4:15 c     9. When believers share in the cup and bread, they participate in the blood and body of Christ. a 10. Man does not live by bread alone but by every     word that proceeds from the mouth of God. Fill in the Blank 11. The Greek word which means “to stamp; to attest” is    sphragizō   . 12. The prophet   Isaiah   foretold that the Messiah would undergo a brutal death and punishment on our behalf. 13. According to Hebrews 10:10, we are of Jesus Christ. sanctified/holy through the offering of the body 14. According to 1 Corinthians 11:23–26, we are to partake of the Lord’s supper (Communion) in   remembrance   of Christ’s sacrifice. 15. According to John 1:29, Jesus is the   Lamb   who takes away the sin of the world! KNOW GOD’S WORD AND MAKE HIM KNOWN Recite your memory passage, 1 Corinthians 11:23–24. Have you received the spiritual living Bread who is Christ, and are you abiding in Him? As one who has been taught of God, how can you share what you are learning about Him with others? Unit 7, Lesson 5 • Jesus, the True Bread 97 Culture: Archaeology These images depict common sights in the region of Galilee in the time ofJesus. Ruins of the synagogue in Capernaum where Jesus said, “I am the Bread of Life.” Image used with permission of photographer Olive press in Nazareth Village Image used with permission of photographer Tomb at Nazareth Village which is carved into the rock Image used with permission of photographer Actual winepress at Nazareth Village Image used with permission of photographer 98 Jesus, the True Bread • Unit 7, Culture: Archaeology