John 8

Verses 1 - 11

1. Cite at least one lesson relating to the story of the woman caught in adultery. What could you do differently in your life to put that lesson into practice?

Verses 12 – 20; also skim I John 1-2

2. What do we have to do to walk in darkness? What do we have to do to walk in the light? How has Jesus been the light of your life?

Verses 21 – 30

3. Compare John 8:24 with Exodus 3:14, Deut. 32:39, Isaiah 43:10, John 8:58. Who does Jesus claim to be? Who do you say He is? Why?

4. Verse 24 contains the primary reason for Jesus’ conversation with the religious leaders. How would you explain the significance of this verse to someone?

5. What might change in your personal, family, business, or church life if you had Jesus’ attitude in verse 28? In verse 29?

Verses 31 – 59

6. From verse 32, how do you define truth? How do you define freedom?

7. What condition does Jesus place on freedom and truth? Have you been set free by the truth of Jesus Christ in some particular thing? What freedom are you asking God to give you today?

8. Jesus’ opponents also claim to have both Abraham and God as their father. According to Jesus, how does their conduct contradict their claim (vv. 39-47)?

9. Why is our conduct the truest test of our beliefs?

John 6:22-71

1) Why were the people that ate the loaves and fish searching for Jesus? What was Christ’s answer?

2) In verses 25-27 what two-fold command did Jesus give to the people?

3) Considering that “food” which satisfies hunger for spiritual things, give examples of “food that spoils” and “food that endures to eternal life.”

4) What kind of sign did the people want Jesus to give them when they connected Moses with Him? How do people approach Jesus or God the Father in the same way today? (6:30-33)

5) When Jesus gives you material gifts, what is your response—immediate and long-term? Share an example where you received a material gift and were able to recognize its spiritual counterpart.

6) Verses 28-29 talk about work. The people wanted Jesus to give them a list of works. What is the difference between these “works” and the one work Jesus described? (See Romans 10:1-10; Ephesians 2:8-10; James 2:17-20). If you are employed today, why do you work?

7) What do the promises in each of the following verses mean to you personally? John 6:35. John 6:37-38

8) How can you be certain you are one of those whom God the Father has given to Jesus? What promises are offered in verses 35-37?

9) What did Jesus say about fulfillment of life and personality in John 35-40? In what specific ways is Jesus satisfying your need for security and fulfillment?

10) What do you learn about Christ in John 6:46 and John 14:6-12, and how does it encourage you?

11) Jesus spoke to these people as the Passover feast drew near (6:3). Skim through Exodus 12. What verses show that God used the blood of the Passover lamb as a symbol? How did the blood protect people from God’s judgment?

12) According to Exodus 12, for what purpose was the flesh of the lamb used? How does this symbolize Jesus’ promises to believers in John 6:52-59?

13) Why did many disciples leave Jesus after the events in this chapter? (6:60-71) Have you ever found similar teaching offensive to you? If so, why?

14) Why was what Christ taught so hard to accept then and now?

Operation Christmas Child - Homework

Greetings Impacters! This week we are participating in Operation Christmas Child. We’ll take time this Thursday to pack the boxes together and pray for the children who will be receiving our boxes. If you would like to participate, come to Impact with your items to pack and $7.00 for shipping. Here are a few helpful tips:

1. Some small groups are making one box and have already designated each person to buy something.

2. Other small groups are doing one box per person.

In either case, here are some suggestions for your box:

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/Pack_A_Shoe_Box/

Other tips:
1. Find or buy a shoe box to send.
2. Not everyone has to bring wrapping paper, but there should be a few.
3. Wrap the lid separate to the box.
4. Have one item that is of some quality, like a little Lego set (Bionicles) or a doll.
6. Have some items that give one something to do, like crayons for drawing or origami paper.
7. Other fun stuff from a place like Diddams.

Ideas from Samaritan’s Purse website:

GIFT IDEAS
TOYS
small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small Etch A Sketch®, toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky®, etc.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES
pens, pencils and sharpener, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.

HYGIENE ITEMS
toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc.

OTHER
Hard candy and lollipops (please double bag all candy), mints, gum, T-shirts, socks, ball caps; sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries)

A PERSONAL NOTE
In a separate envelope, you may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself or your family. (If you include your name and address, the child may write back.)

DO NOT INCLUDE:
Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; chocolate or food; out-of-date candy; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snowglobes or glass containers; aerosol cans

Impact--Thursday, May 21st

This week we'll be studying 1 Samuel 13-15. We're going to have an interactive study this week and request that each person bring a question according to the following schedule:

Each table group will take one chapter:
1 Samuel 13 (Tables 1-3 + Open Tables)
1 Samuel 14 (Tables 4-7)
1 Samuel 15 (Tables 8-11)


For your chapter, come up with at least one good question / answer to share with your group.

As you think of good questions, please consider these goals of scripture study:
* Goal IS to teach us about God, His divine attributes and character.
* Goal IS to teach us something about ourselves in relation to God's kingdom and the world.
* Goal IS to motivate us to action that demonstrates Christ's resurrection power in us and our transformation in Christ.
* No need to focus too much on Bible trivia.