Message Notes
Look Back
How did you trust God this week?
Look Up
Read Exodus 16:2-8
- What was the Israelites' situation and how did they feel about It? What were they focused on and why? Have you ever felt this way?
- How did the Lord respond to the Israelites? Why do you think He responded this way and what does this say about God?
- Based on verses 6 & 7, what did Moses want the Israelites to see and remember? How easy or difficult is it for you to change your focus when things aren’t going well?
Read John 6:30-42
- What were the people asking Jesus for in this situation? What do you think they were really looking for?
Read Compare John 6:32-35 with Exodus 16:
- How are these verses similar and what important details does Jesus add to Moses’ words to the Israelites?
- What does Jesus say was His purpose in life in these verses? How did the Jews respond? How do you personally react and respond to these verses and why?
Read Matt 26:26-29
- What is the 1st thing Jesus did when He took the bread and the cup? How should people today apply this in their daily lives?
Overall (Discovery Bible Study)
- What do these scriptures say about God?
- What do they say about people?
- How will I apply this to my life?
Look Ahead
What have you been focusing on lately - the challenges that you face or God’s power and promises? Take time daily to thank God for what He has done and trust in what He will do.
Notes
Too often we tend to focus more on our circumstances rather than God’s promises and provision. God miraculously led the nation of Israel into the desert and miraculously provided for them in the desert, despite their complaining and desire to turn away from God. God gave the Israelites manna in the wilderness to remind them that He was their eternal provider. Jesus came to complete God’s promise and connects God’s short-term provision in the wilderness to God’s eternal provision. His offer is to all people and is still available today.
