Socratic Seminar #3

Jesus as the Bread of Life

Scripture Reading: John 6:1-35

Opening Question:

What part of this story stands out most to you?

Core Question 1:

What needs do we see in this scripture passage? And how does Jesus meet these needs?

Core Question 2:

Describe your experience of hunger or thirst or other deep need. (Physical, emotional, spiritual, etc.)

Core Question 3:

Consider the following quote:

“There is a God-shaped vacuum in the heart of each man which cannot be satisfied by any created thing but only by God the Creator, made know through Jesus Christ.”

- Blaise Pascal

What things do you see people turning to in order to fill a need or longing in their life? Why don’t these things satisfy?

Concluding Question:

What would it look like for us, as the church, to live as satisfied people?