It is I; Don't be afraid

John 6:16-24

Key Verse 6:20

But he said to them, “It is I; don't be afraid.”

1. Read verses 16-17.  After Jesus fed the crowd, what did Jesus do? (Mk 6:45-46)  Why did he withdraw to a mountain? (15b)  Why did Jesus send them alone? (17)

2. Read verses 18-19.  What happened as they rowed? (18)  What happened when they had rowed three or three and a half miles? (19)  Why were Jesus’ disciples terrified when they saw him? (19, Mk 6:49)  What can we know about Jesus who walked on the water?

3. Read verses 20-21.  How did Jesus help his disciples? (20)  What did he mean by saying “It is I; don’t be afraid”?  What did the disciples do when they recognized Jesus? (21a) What happened? (21b, Mk 6:51)  What practical lesson can we get here? (21) 

4. Read verses 22-24.  How did the crowd go about searching for Jesus? (22-24) Why was the crowd so enthusiastic to find Jesus? (14-15)