The Gospels Set 11 Study Resources
Companion study notes, commentary, and next-step resources for this set of readings from The Gospels Discipleship Journal.
This Set’s Big Idea
Jesus is the Bread of Life who calls people beyond shallow religion, outward appearances, and temporary satisfaction into true faith, heart-level transformation, and persistent trust.
As you read, watch how Jesus confronts crowd-level faith, teaches that He alone gives eternal life, exposes the condition of the heart, honors the persistent faith of a Gentile woman, and shows compassion to needy people.
These notes correspond with Set 11 readings in The Gospels Discipleship Journal. First, use MTSM’s Pray, Read, Ask, and Pray method to study the passage devotionally. After you finish, use these notes to deepen your understanding if you’d like.
This set centers on how people respond when Jesus challenges their expectations. In John 6, the crowds seek Jesus after the feeding miracle, but He calls them to look beyond temporary bread to the eternal life only He can give. Many find His teaching difficult and turn away, while Peter confesses that Jesus alone has the words of eternal life.
As you read Mark 7 and Matthew 15, pay attention to how Jesus exposes the difference between outward religion and the true condition of the heart. He confronts empty traditions, teaches that defilement comes from within, responds to the persistent faith of a Gentile woman, and shows compassion to the hurting and hungry. These passages invite us to trust Jesus even when His teaching challenges us, examine our hearts honestly, and come to Him as the only One who truly satisfies.
👉 Continue where you are in this set’s reading journey.
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John 6:22-40
John 6:41-71
Mark 7:1-23
Mark 7:24-30
Matthew 15:29-39
Your Next Step
Using The Gospels Journal in a Group Setting?
Continue the conversation with The Gospels Set 11 Discussion & Heart Check Questions. Explore Jesus’ teaching that He is the Bread of Life, His call to trust Him above temporary satisfaction, His confrontation of empty religion, the persistent faith of the Gentile woman, and His compassion for those in need.
Together, consider what it means to remain faithful when Jesus’ teaching is difficult. Discuss genuine faith versus superficial belief, heart-level transformation instead of outward religion, persistent trust in Christ, and how true disciples continue following Jesus because He alone has the words of eternal life.
If you are not using The Gospels Journal in a group setting, you can still use the Discussion and Heart Check Questions for personal reflection, accountability, and application.
Perfect for: small groups, discipleship groups, families, Sunday School classes, one-on-one discipleship relationships, and personal reflection.
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