In Christ: Dead and Alive - So We Would Die to Sin

Introduction:

1 Peter 2:24 - He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.

Deuteronomy 21:22-23 - And if a man has committed a crime punishable by death and he is put to death, and you hang him on a tree, his body shall not remain all night on the tree, but you shall bury him the same day, for a hanged man is cursed by God.

I Live Dead to Sin (1 Pet 2:24):

1. Because I recognize how Disgusting sin is.
2. Because that's not who I am Anymore .
3. Because I'm absorbed with another Passion .

   Luke 9:23-24 - And he said to all, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it."

   1 Peter 2:24 - He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin...

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Knowing Jesus - Knowing the Words of Eternal Life

Introduction:

1. Three Telltale Signs of a False Disciple. (John 6:52-65):

   1. You can't Understand Jesus' words. (John 6:52-59)

      1 Cor 2:14 - The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned.

2. You get Offended at Jesus' words. (John 6:60-65)
3. You don't Stick Around Jesus' people. (John 6:66)

   1 John 2:19 - They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us. But they went out, that it might become plain that they all are not of us.

2. Three Telltale Signs of a True Disciple: (John 6:66-71)

   1. You don't go with the Crowd . (John 6:67)
   2. You don't see any Alternative to following Jesus. (John 6:68)
   3. Your decision to follow Christ is Settled . (John 6:69)

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Small Group Discussion
Read John 6:52-71

1. What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?
   

2. Explain, in your own words, what Jesus meant by “feeding on His flesh and drinking His blood” (John 6:53-54).
   

3. Tell of a time you shared Christ with someone and they were offended. How did you respond (John 6:61)?
   

4. BONUS QUESTION: How was Judas both “chosen” and a “devil” (John 6:70) at the same time? And why did Jesus mention this here?

Breakout
Pray for one another. Pray HBC is able to stay as connected as possible though we are apart for a season.

Knowing Jesus - Knowing the Living Bread

Introduction:

3 Reasons You are Secure in Your Salvation (John 6:35-51):

1. Because God Draws you to Him. (John 6:36-37)

   Three Truths About the Salvation Process (from Jesus) That We Can All Agree On:

   1. Not everyone who Sees Jesus will come to Jesus. (John 6:36)
   2. Everyone that is Chosen will come to Jesus. (John 6:37a)
   3. Everyone who comes to Jesus is Welcomed . (John 6:37b)
2. Because its Jesus' Job to keep you. (John 6:38-39)
3. Because Jesus will keep His Promise . (John 6:40-51)

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Small Group Discussion
Read John 6:35-51

1. What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?
   

2. How do you know when someone is being drawn to Christ? How did YOU know you were being drawn to Christ (John 6:44)?
   

3. Specifically, what are ways God draws someone to Christ?
   

4. Tell of a time you have struggled with doubting your own salvation. How was that struggle resolved?
   

5. Imagine a friend tells you they are struggling with doubting their own salvation. What would you advise that friend to do?
   

6. In John 6:51, what did Jesus mean by “eating of the living bread”? How does someone eat the Bread of Life?
   

Breakout
Pray for those affected by the current pandemic, and our nation’s leaders to make wise decisions.

Knowing Jesus - Knowing the True Bread

Introduction:

What Kind of Bread Are You Looking For? (John 6:22-35)

1. I want Here and Now bread. (John 6:25-27)
2. I want to Make my own bread. (John 6:28-29)
3. I want bread from a better Baker . (John 6:30-33)
4. I want "Just Bread" bread. (John 6:34)
5. I Want the Bread of Life . (John 6:35)

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Small Group Discussion
Read John 6:22-35

1. What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?
   

2. Why do you think the “feeding of the 5 thousand” wasn’t enough of a miracle for this crowd to believe in Jesus (John 6:30)? What does this say about people who are always looking for “more proof” that the Bible is true?
   

3. “What you win people WITH is what you win them TO.” Explain this in your own words. How is this principle reflected in Jesus’ words in John 6:27?

Breakout
Pursue the True Bread! And pray that we as a church would come to Jesus for the True Bread, not looking for the “wrong breads”. This seems very strange if you don’t listen to the sermon.

Knowing Jesus - Knowing His Care

Introduction:

Matthew 14:33 - And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God."

Jesus Cares: (John 6:16-21)

1. And you'll find out in the Storm has a plan.
2. And He will do whatever it takes to Save you.

   Romans 5:8 - but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

3. And that's why we Love Him.

   What Motivates Someone (You) to Love Jesus Christ?

   1. Benefits
   2. Judgment
   3. Church
   4. Truth
   5. He loves you.

   Romans 2:4 - ...God's kindness is meant to lead you to repentance...

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Small Group Discussion
Read John 6:16-21

1. What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?
   

2. Why did Jesus not start the trip with the disciples (John 6:17)?
   

3. When people share the Gospel, what are some of the “motivators” we use (see point 3 of message)? According to Romans 2:4, what is the #1 motivator? Why do you think that is? How do YOU typically motivate when you share Christ?

Breakout
Pray for one another. Pray for a reasonable response from our nation in regards to the Coronavirus.