THE HARD TRUTH: Some will John 6:66 WHY DO SOME LEAVE? They John 6:60 They take John 6:61 They never John 6:62-64 A QUESTION FROM JESUS THAT TESTS OUR HEARTS “You do not want to leave too, do you?” - John 6:67 POWER TO STAY: HOPE FOR OURSELVES, OUR FAMILY, OUR FRIENDS Faith is not about our but God’s John 6:65 Jesus assumes we will answer John 6:67 In the end, every other path leads us John 6:68-69 HomeGroup Questions: Doug began with a humorous story about him departing from a plane. Have you had any travel bloopers lately? Read John 6:60-69 and review the outline. What stands out to you and why? In John 6:60, some disciples describe Jesus’ teachings as hard to accept. How do you handle tenets of the faith that are hard to understand? How can misunderstandings about Jesus’ teachings lead individuals to turn away from faith? Can you provide examples where clarification led to strengthened belief? Discuss the difference between truly believing in Jesus and merely associating with Him. How can we ensure our faith is genuine and deep-rooted? How does recognizing that faith relies on God’s strength (John 6:65) impact our approach to challenges and doubts in our spiritual walk? Peter responds in verses 68-69, affirming Jesus as the Holy One of God. What can we learn from Peter’s declaration about finding eternal life in Christ alone? Have you or someone you know experienced a period of walking away from faith, only to return later? What does this say about the enduring truth of Jesus’ words and the human search for meaning? Share any prayer request especially for those who are struggling to stay close to the Lord and take time to pray together.