BIBLE STUDIES FOR LIFE March 6, 2016 Dr. Tim S. Smith Our Need For Contentment Scripture Passage : John 6:26-27, 35-40 The Point : Jesus is the Bread of life who gives us true satisfaction. I. Introduction A. Six-week study entitled More Than Enough: How Jesus Meets Our Deepest Needs by Dr. Jeff Iorg. He is the president at Gateway Seminary in California. 1. Through our relationship with Christ we experience contentment. 2. Our daily walk with Christ should be an encouragement for other believers to do the same. 3. Our contentment in Christ points others to something the world cannot offer. B. People want more but it is never enough. C. Jesus had just fed the 5,000 and the crowds were still looking for Him. II. John 6:26-27 A. The people were looking for Jesus because they wanted physical satisfaction but Jesus wanted them to have much more. (see v. 25) B. They were also looking for Him because they wanted to make Him king. (see v. 15) C. Signs = the true spiritual reality that Jesus desired for the people to gain from the experience of the feeding of 5,000. D. Work = this is not saying we must earn our salvation but rather “giving ourselves or dedicating efforts.” E. Jesus stated that God has authorized, approved and authenticated Him as the Messiah. III. John 6:35 A. The people were still confused (v. 28) and were demanding another sign (v. 30) even after the feeding of 5,000. B. One of the famous “I am” statements… the bread of life. C. Jesus and Jesus alone is the provider of life. They wanted bread but Jesus is the bread/sustainer of life. D. “come to and believes in Me” = to trust Him, to surrender to Him, to place our faith in Him. E. Everything else will only provide a temporary satisfaction but Jesus gives contentment and fulfillment that will last for all eternity. IV. John 6:36-40 A. The crowd had witnessed the miracles but still didn’t believe, trust or surrender. They wanted Jesus on their terms. B. Those who place their trust/faith in Christ will never be cast out. C. The real miracle/sign is that God took on human form and came to earth! D. If we know Jesus as our savior we will have an eternal home in heaven.
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BIBLE STUDIES FOR LIFE
March 6, 2016
Dr. Tim S. Smith
Our Need For Contentment
Scripture Passage: John 6:26-27, 35-40
The Point: Jesus is the Bread of life who gives us true satisfaction.
I. Introduction
A. Six-week study entitled More Than Enough: How Jesus Meets Our Deepest Needs by
Dr. Jeff Iorg. He is the president at Gateway Seminary in California.
1. Through our relationship with Christ we experience contentment.
2. Our daily walk with Christ should be an encouragement for other believers to do
the same.
3. Our contentment in Christ points others to something the world cannot offer.
B. People want more but it is never enough.
C. Jesus had just fed the 5,000 and the crowds were still looking for Him.
II. John 6:26-27
A. The people were looking for Jesus because they wanted physical satisfaction but Jesus
wanted them to have much more. (see v. 25)
B. They were also looking for Him because they wanted to make Him king. (see v. 15)
C. Signs = the true spiritual reality that Jesus desired for the people to gain from the
experience of the feeding of 5,000.
D. Work = this is not saying we must earn our salvation but rather “giving ourselves or
dedicating efforts.”
E. Jesus stated that God has authorized, approved and authenticated Him as the Messiah.
III. John 6:35
A. The people were still confused (v. 28) and were demanding another sign (v. 30) even
after the feeding of 5,000.
B. One of the famous “I am” statements… the bread of life.
C. Jesus and Jesus alone is the provider of life. They wanted bread but Jesus is the
bread/sustainer of life.
D. “come to and believes in Me” = to trust Him, to surrender to Him, to place our faith in
Him.
E. Everything else will only provide a temporary satisfaction but Jesus gives contentment
and fulfillment that will last for all eternity.
IV. John 6:36-40
A. The crowd had witnessed the miracles but still didn’t believe, trust or surrender. They
wanted Jesus on their terms.
B. Those who place their trust/faith in Christ will never be cast out.
C. The real miracle/sign is that God took on human form and came to earth!
D. If we know Jesus as our savior we will have an eternal home in heaven.
V. Teaching Application
A. Creating Interest Idea(s)
1. Ask the group to respond the to the following question, “What is your favorite
snack?” After the group has had time to respond that today’s study will focus on
how Jesus completely satisfies.
2. Bring in several magazines and provide a copy for each member or two. Instruct
them to find an advertisement that attempts to make the point that we are
missing out if we don’t have their product. After several in the group have
shared state that today’s study will explore the claims of Jesus of how He
completely satisfies.
B. Important Points to Communicate from Scripture
1. People seek satisfaction through things that will not endure.
2. Only in Jesus do we discover complete contentment for all eternity.
3. We must put our faith in Christ to experience true contentment.
C. Living the Lesson in Daily Life
1. There may be some in your class or group that have never truly trusted Christ as
their Savior and Lord. Offer an invitation and lead the group in a prayer time to
surrender to Christ as Savior.
2. Challenge the class to identify something that they have been pursuing in an
attempt to find contentment. Give that up to the Lord and commit to make
Christ the top priority in your life.
Dr. Smith serves as a state missionary with the Georgia Baptist Mission Board and is the Specialist for Groups and Faith
Development. Visit their websites at gabaptist.org/groups/ or gabaptistgroups.org for more information and other resources to aid
your Sunday School or small group. You can also connect with Dr. Smith at facebook.com/GABaptistGroups,
twitter.com/GABaptistGroups or pinterest.com/GABaptistGroups. Dr. Smith’s email address is [email protected].