What would it take for you to believe in Jesus? The crowd in John 6 had witnessed Jesus feed 5,000 people and had tasted the bread with their own mouths, yet they still demanded another sign. Jesus shows them that their deepest need is not another miracle or more evidence—it is Him. He declares, “I am the bread of life,” offering Himself as the only One who can truly satisfy our deepest hunger and thirst. In this sermon, we consider why we are often tempted to demand more from God and why Jesus Himself is better than anything else we could seek.
Discussion Questions
What would it take for you to believe in Jesus? Is there a particular sign or piece of evidence you find yourself wishing God would give you?
Why do you think the crowd wanted another sign even after witnessing Jesus feed the 5,000?
How are we sometimes like the crowd in John 6?
What does the crowd’s appeal to the manna in the wilderness reveal about what they were expecting from Jesus?
Why is it significant that Jesus says the true bread from heaven comes from the Father?
What does Jesus mean when He says, “I am the bread of life”?
What are some things we are tempted to look to for satisfaction apart from Jesus?
How does Jesus satisfy our deepest needs in ways that material things, experiences, or other people cannot?
What does it mean practically to “come to” Jesus and “believe in” Him?
Where do you need to look to Jesus for satisfaction, hope, or strength this week?