In this passage John records a teaching event of the Lord Jesus' which takes places at a time when He was still very popular among the people for His miracles of healing and feeding. He challenges their motives for following Him. Keep this context in mind as you discuss these questions.

1. What benefits are there for us in religion in general? How do you personally benefit from being part of a local church family?

2. What benefits do you hear people state when they try to "sell" Christianity to non- believers? How are some of these things manna that perishes?

3. What motives does the Lord Jesus accuse the crowd of having for following Him? What is His tone while confronting them?

4. In what ways do we seek to gain the benefits of Christ yet ignore Christ Himself?

5. Could your church be explained without Jesus Christ? As in, is attendance due to friends, programs, and entertainment rather than a commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ? In what ways do you see the Church in general lose its focus on the Lord Jesus and instead focus on other things?

6. What does the Lord Jesus tell the crowd they really need?

7. Why do you really need the Lord Jesus Christ? Why is He more important than food, clothing, etc.?

8. How does this passage exalt the Lord Jesus Christ?