Kingdom Incarnate Part 6 with Discussion Guide
Kingdom Incarnate Part 6 Discussion Guide
Summary
The sermon focuses on the fourth sign in John’s Gospel – the feeding of the 5,000 – and connects it to Jesus as the Bread of Life. Pastor Steve explores how God used bread (manna) in the Old Testament to teach the Israelites to trust Him daily, and how Jesus later declares Himself as the true bread from heaven that provides eternal spiritual nourishment. The message emphasizes the importance of daily dependence on God and maintaining a consistent relationship with Him.
Intro Prayer
Heavenly Father, as we gather to discuss Your Word, open our hearts and minds to understand what it means to depend on You daily. Help us recognize Jesus as the Bread of Life and teach us to trust You completely. Guide our discussion and reveal Your truth to each person here. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Ice Breaker
What’s your favorite type of bread and why?
Key Verses
John 6:35
Exodus 16:4
John 6:27
John 6:51
Questions
What does it mean to you that Jesus is the ‘Bread of Life’?
How does the story of manna in the wilderness demonstrate God’s desire for daily dependence?
Why do you think the Israelites tried to store up manna despite God’s instructions?
In what ways do we sometimes try to ‘store up’ our relationship with God instead of seeking Him daily?
How does the feeding of the 5,000 demonstrate both God’s abundance and His care for our physical needs?
What are some practical ways we can seek God daily in our busy lives?
How does knowing that Jesus satisfies our spiritual hunger and thirst impact your approach to life?
What distractions or ‘food that spoils’ keep you from pursuing your relationship with God?
Life Application
This week, commit to spending dedicated time with God each day, even if it’s just 15 minutes. Keep a journal of how God speaks to you during these daily encounters and notice how this regular connection impacts your spiritual hunger and trust in Him.
Key Takeaways
Everything in Scripture points to Jesus as the source of life
Our relationship with God requires daily nurturing and cannot be stored up
True satisfaction comes only through Jesus, the Bread of Life
God is trustworthy and provides for both our physical and spiritual needs
We must actively choose to prioritize our relationship with God over temporary satisfaction
Ending Prayer
Lord Jesus, thank You for being our Bread of Life. Help us to hunger for You more than anything else and to trust You completely with our daily needs. Give us the discipline to seek You daily and the wisdom to recognize Your provision in our lives. Transform our hearts to desire the eternal nourishment only You can provide. In Your name we pray, Amen.
This series may be taken as a course offered by the Online Bible Institute. For more information check out the Keys Vineyard Ministries Courses page.
Steve Lawes is a Church Consultant and also provides coaching for pastors, churches, ministries and church planters.
