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The Gospel of John Commentaries & Lessons
Chapter 6: Lessons 1-6

Lesson 1: John 6:1-14
Lesson 2: John 6:15-24
Lesson 3: John 6:25-34
Lesson 4: John 6:35-46
Lesson 5: John 6:47-59
Lesson 6: John 6:60-71

Ideal for Personal Study, Home and Mid-week Bible Groups, and Sunday Schools!


Lesson 1: John 6:1-14

King James Version

John 6:1-14 KJV Easy-Print Commentary

John 6:1-14 KJV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

King James Version Student Study Handout for John 6:1-14

New American Standard Bible

John 6:1-14 NASB Easy-Print Commentary

John 6:1-14 NASB Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New American Standard Bible Student Study Handout for John 6:1-14

New International Version

John 6:1-14 NIV Easy-Print Commentary

John 6:1-14 NIV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New International Version Student Study Handout for John 6:1-14

New Revised Standard Version

John 6:1-14 NRSV Easy-Print Commentary

John 6:1-14 NRSV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New Revised Standard Version Student Study Handout for John 6:1-14

Audio Edition John 6:1-14 Commentary and Lesson

Audio Edition John 6:1-14 Commentary and Lesson

Student Handouts for This or Next Week's Lesson

Verse-by-Verse KJV Handout for John 6:1-14

Verse-by-Verse NASB Handout for John 6:1-14

Verse-by-Verse NIV Handout for John 6:1-14

Verse-by-Verse NRSV Handout for John 6:1-14

Can Be Used At the Beginning of Class or Handed out for Next Week's Lesson

Class Preparation Guide

Class Preparation Guide for John 6:1-14

Best Used to Prepare Students for Next Week's Lesson

INTERNATIONAL BIBLE LESSON

Then Jesus took the loaves,
and when he had given thanks,
he distributed them to those who were seated; so also the fish,
as much as they wanted

(John 6:11).

Jesus Feeds 5,000 and Does Much More

Jesus Feeds 5,000 and Does Much More- Large Print

Jesus Feeds 5,000 and Does Much More - Bulletin Size

Teacher Study Hints for Thinking Further

Study Hints for Thinking Further on John 6:1-14

Study Hints for Thinking Further on John 6:1-14 (Large Print)

Application for John 6:1-14

Application — Five Takeaways for John 6:1-14

Application — Five Takeaways for John 6:1-14 (Large Print)

Easy-Print Bible Activities for Student Lesson Review

Crossword Puzzle for John 6:1-14

True and False Test for John 6:1-14

Word Search Puzzle for John 6:1-14

Praying Through John 6:1-14

Praying Through John 6:1-14

Praying Through John 6:1-14 (Large Print)

The International Bible Study Forum

God Will Multiply Your Gifts — John 6:1-14

IBS Forum Discussion for Bible Teachers and Students

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Lesson 2: John 6:15-24

King James Version

John 6:15-24 KJV Easy-Print Commentary

John 6:15-24 KJV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

King James Version Student Study Handout for John 6:15-24

New American Standard Bible

John 6:15-24 NASB Easy-Print Commentary

John 6:15-24 NASB Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New American Standard Bible Student Study Handout for John 6:15-24

New International Version

John 6:15-24 NIV Easy-Print Commentary

John 6:15-24 NIV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New International Version Student Study Handout for John 6:15-24

New Revised Standard Version

John 6:15-24 NRSV Easy-Print Commentary

John 6:15-24 NRSV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New Revised Standard Version Student Study Handout for John 6:15-24

Audio Edition John 6:15-24 Commentary and Lesson

Audio Edition John 6:15-24 Commentary and Lesson

Student Handouts for This or Next Week's Lesson

Verse-by-Verse KJV Handout for John 6:15-24

Verse-by-Verse NASB Handout for John 6:15-24

Verse-by-Verse NIV Handout for John 6:15-24

Verse-by-Verse NRSV Handout for John 6:15-24

Can Be Used At the Beginning of Class or Handed out for Next Week's Lesson

Class Preparation Guide

Class Preparation Guide for John 6:15-24

Best Used to Prepare Students for Next Week's Lesson

INTERNATIONAL BIBLE LESSON

When Jesus realized that they were about to come
and take him by force to make him king,
he withdrew again to the mountain by himself

(John 6:15).

Follow God or Follow the Crowd

Follow God or Follow the Crowd (Large Print)

Follow God or Follow the Crowd (Bulletin Size)

Teacher Study Hints for Thinking Further

Study Hints for Thinking Further on John 6:15-24

Study Hints for Thinking Further on John 6:15-24 (Large Print)

Application for John 6:15-24

Application — Five Takeaways for John 6:15-24

Application — Five Takeaways for John 6:15-24 (Large Print)

Easy-Print Bible Activities for Student Lesson Review

Crossword Puzzle for John 6:15-24

True and False Test for John 6:15-24

Word Search Puzzle for John 6:15-24

Praying Through John 6:15-24

Praying Through John 6:15-24

Praying Through John 6:15-24 (Large Print)

The International Bible Study Forum

Jesus Casts Out Fears — John 6:15-24

IBS Forum Discussion for Bible Teachers and Students

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Lesson 3: John 6:25-34

King James Version

John 6:25-34 KJV Easy-Print Commentary

John 6:25-34 KJV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

King James Version Student Study Handout for John 6:25-34

New American Standard Bible

John 6:25-34 NASB Easy-Print Commentary

John 6:25-34 NASB Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New American Standard Bible Student Study Handout for John 6:25-34

New International Version

John 6:25-34 NIV Easy-Print Commentary

John 6:25-34 NIV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New International Version Student Study Handout for John 6:25-34

New Revised Standard Version

John 6:25-34 NRSV Easy-Print Commentary

John 6:25-34 NRSV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New Revised Standard Version Student Study Handout for John 6:25-34

Audio Edition John 6:25-34 Commentary and Lesson

Audio Edition John 6:25-34 Commentary and Lesson

Student Handouts for This or Next Week's Lesson

Verse-by-Verse KJV Handout for John 6:25-34

Verse-by-Verse NASB Handout for John 6:25-34

Verse-by-Verse NIV Handout for John 6:25-34

Verse-by-Verse NRSV Handout for John 6:25-34

Can Be Used At the Beginning of Class or Handed out for Next Week's Lesson

Class Preparation Guide

Class Preparation Guide for John 6:25-34

Best Used to Prepare Students for Next Week's Lesson

INTERNATIONAL BIBLE LESSON

Do not work for the food that perishes,
but for the food that endures for eternal life,
which the Son of Man will give you.
For it is on him that God the Father has set his seal

(John 6:27).

For What Do You Work?

For What Do You Work?- Large Print

For What Do You Work? - Bulletin Size

Teacher Study Hints for Thinking Further

Study Hints for Thinking Further for John 6:25-34

Study Hints for Thinking Further for John 6:25-34 (Large Print)

Application for John 6:25-34

Application — Five Takeaways for John 6:25-34

Application — Five Takeaways for John 6:25-34 (Large Print)

Easy-Print Bible Activities for Student Lesson Review

Crossword Puzzle for John 6:25-34

True and False Test for John 6:25-34

Word Search Puzzle for John 6:25-34

Praying Through John 6:25-34

Praying Through John 6:25-34

Praying Through John 6:25-34 (Large Print)

The International Bible Study Forum

Overcoming This World’s Fears—John 6:25-46

IBS Forum Discussion for Bible Teachers and Students

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Lesson 4: John 6:35-46

King James Version

John 6:35-46 KJV Easy-Print Commentary

John 6:35-46 KJV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

King James Version Student Study Handout for John 6:35-46

New American Standard Bible

John 6:35-46 NASB Easy-Print Commentary

John 6:35-46 NASB Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New American Standard Bible Student Study Handout for John 6:35-46

New International Version

John 6:35-46 NIV Easy-Print Commentary

John 6:35-46 NIV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New International Version Student Study Handout for John 6:35-46

New Revised Standard Version

John 6:35-46 NRSV Easy-Print Commentary

John 6:35-46 NRSV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New Revised Standard Version Student Study Handout for John 6:35-46

Audio Edition John 6:35-46 Commentary and Lesson

Audio Edition John 6:35-46 Commentary and Lesson

Student Handouts for This or Next Week's Lesson

Verse-by-Verse KJV Handout for John 6:35-46

Verse-by-Verse NASB Handout for John 6:35-46

Verse-by-Verse NIV Handout for John 6:35-46

Verse-by-Verse NRSV Handout for John 6:35-46

Can Be Used At the Beginning of Class or Handed out for Next Week's Lesson

Class Preparation Guide

Class Preparation Guide for John 6:35-46

Best Used to Prepare Students for Next Week's Lesson

INTERNATIONAL BIBLE LESSON

Everything that the Father gives me will come to me,
and anyone who comes to me I will never drive away

(John 6:37).

Encouraging Words for the Lost

Encouraging Words for the Lost- Large Print

Encouraging Words for the Lost - Bulletin Size

Teacher Study Hints for Thinking Further

Study Hints for Thinking Further on John 6:35-46

Study Hints for Thinking Further on John 6:35-46 (Large Print)

Application for John 6:35-46

Application — Five Takeaways for John 6:35-46

Application — Five Takeaways for John 6:35-46 (Large Print)

Easy-Print Bible Activities for Student Lesson Review

Crossword Puzzle for John 6:35-46

True and False Test for John 6:35-46

Word Search Puzzle for John 6:35-46

Praying Through John 6:35-46

Praying Through John 6:35-46

Praying Through John 6:35-46 (Large Print)

The International Bible Study Forum

Overcoming This World’s Fears—John 6:25-46

IBS Forum Discussion for Bible Teachers and Students

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Lesson 5: John 6:47-59

King James Version

John 6:47-59 KJV Easy-Print Commentary

John 6:47-59 KJV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

King James Version Student Study Handout for John 6:47-59

New American Standard Bible

John 6:47-59 NASB Easy-Print Commentary

John 6:47-59 NASB Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New American Standard Bible Student Study Handout for John 6:47-59

New International Version

John 6:47-59 NIV Easy-Print Commentary

John 6:47-59 NIV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New International Version Student Study Handout for John 6:47-59

New Revised Standard Version

John 6:47-59 NRSV Easy-Print Commentary

John 6:47-59 NRSV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New Revised Standard Version Student Study Handout for John 6:47-59

Audio Edition John 6:47-59 Commentary and Lesson

Audio Edition John 6:47-59 Commentary and Lesson

Student Handouts for This or Next Week's Lesson

Verse-by-Verse KJV Handout for John 6:47-59

Verse-by-Verse NASB Handout for John 6:47-59

Verse-by-Verse NIV Handout for John 6:47-59

Verse-by-Verse NRSV Handout for John 6:47-59

Can Be Used At the Beginning of Class or Handed out for Next Week's Lesson

Class Preparation Guide for John 6:47-59

Best Used to Prepare Students for Next Week's Lesson

INTERNATIONAL BIBLE LESSON

I am the living bread that came down from heaven.
Whoever eats of this bread will live forever;
and the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh

(John 6:51).

Jesus Helps Believers Understand

Jesus Helps Believers Understand - Large Print

Jesus Helps Believers Understand - Bulletin Size

Teacher Study Hints for Thinking Further

Study Hints for Thinking Further on John 6:47-59

Study Hints for Thinking Further on John 6:47-59 (Large Print)

Application for John 6:47-59

Application for John 6:47-59

Application for John 6:47-59 (Large Print)

Easy-Print Bible Activities for Student Lesson Review

Crossword Puzzle for John 6:47-59

True and False Test for John 6:47-59

Word Search Puzzle for John 6:47-59

Praying Through John 6:47-59

Praying Through John 6:47-59

Praying Through John 6:47-59 (Large Print)

The International Bible Study Forum

Believing the Hard Words of Jesus — John 6:47-59

IBS Forum Discussion for Bible Teachers and Students

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Lesson 6: John 6:60-71

King James Version

John 6:60-71 KJV Easy-Print Commentary

John 6:60-71 KJV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

King James Version Student Study Handout for John 6:60-71

New American Standard Bible

John 6:60-71 NASB Easy-Print Commentary

John 6:60-71 NASB Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New American Standard Bible Student Study Handout for John 6:60-71

New International Version

John 6:60-71 NIV Easy-Print Commentary

John 6:60-71 NIV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New International Version Student Study Handout for John 6:60-71

New Revised Standard Version

John 6:60-71 NRSV Easy-Print Commentary

John 6:60-71 NRSV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New Revised Standard Version Student Study Handout for John 6:60-71

Audio Edition John 6:60-71 Commentary and Lesson

Audio Edition John 6:60-71 Commentary and Lesson

Student Handouts for This or Next Week's Lesson

Verse-by-Verse KJV Handout for John 6:60-71

Verse-by-Verse NASB Handout for John 6:60-71

Verse-by-Verse NIV Handout for John 6:60-71

Verse-by-Verse NRSV Handout for John 6:60-71

Can Be Used At the Beginning of Class or Handed out for Next Week's Lesson

Class Preparation Guide

Class Preparation Guide for John 6:60-71

Best Used to Prepare Students for Next Week's Lesson

INTERNATIONAL BIBLE LESSON

Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom can we go?
You have the words of eternal life.
We have come to believe and know that
you are the Holy One of God”

(John 6:68-69).

Right Belief Will Increase Knowledge

Right Belief Will Increase Knowledge - Large Print

Right Belief Will Increase Knowledge - Bulletin Size

Teacher Study Hints for Thinking Further

Study Hints for Thinking Further for John 6:60-71

Study Hints for Thinking Further for John 6:60-71 (Large Print)

Application for John 6:60-71

Application — Five Takeaways for John 6:60-71

Application — Five Takeaways for John 6:60-71 (Large Print)

Easy-Print Bible Activities for Student Lesson Review

Crossword Puzzle for John 6:60-71

True and False Test for John 6:60-71

Word Search Puzzle for John 6:60-71

Praying Through John 6:60-71

Praying Through John 6:60-71

Praying Through John 6:60-71 (Large Print)

The International Bible Study Forum

Words of Spirit and Life — John 6:63

IBS Forum Discussion for Bible Teachers and Students

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