A STUDY OF THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JOHN

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1 A STUDY OF THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JOHN CHURCH OF CHRIST 1701 W. Elliott St. Breckenridge, TX (254)

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3 Foreword The first three gospel accounts (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) are often called "synoptics" because they give a synopsis of the life of Jesus. The chronology of these three accounts is not identical, but they do follow, generally, the same order of events. The gospel of John, however, is a "supplemental account of Jesus' life and teachings. Much of what John records is not found in any of the other three accounts of Jesus' life. As we always say, you will get out of this study in accordance with how much you put into it. We are still using the TRUE or FALSE format hoping everyone will answer the true or false question while prayerfully hope many will answer the follow-up questions. Either way, you will get something out of each lesson. Prepare your lessons prayerfully and be prepared to participate when you come to class. This material has been prepared under the supervision of our elders and is considered by them to be what is most needed at this particular time. Tommy Wolfe Elder in charge of religious education Elliott Street church of Christ Breckenridge, Texas Date: June 2018 Page 3

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5 Table of Contents GOSPEL OF JOHN LESSON 1: Chapter One... Page 6 LESSON 2: Chapters Two and Three... Page 8 LESSON 3: Chapters Four and Five... Page 10 LESSON 4: Chapter Six... Page 12 LESSON 5: Chapters Seven and Eight... Page 14 LESSON 6: Chapters Nine and Ten... Page 16 LESSON 7: Chapter Eleven... Page 18 LESSON 8: Chapters Twelve and Thirteen... Page 20 LESSON 9: Chapters Fourteen through Sixteen... Page 22 LESSON 10: Chapter Seventeen... Page 24 LESSON 11: Chapters Eighteen and Nineteen... Page 26 LESSON 12: Chapters Twenty and Twenty-one... Page 28 LESSON 13: Graduation... Page 30 Page 5

6 LESSON 1 John Chapter One THE WAY THE WORLD BEGAN 1. T F The books of Genesis and John begin at the same place. a) Justify (Gen.1:1; Jno.1:1). 2. T F The Creation was spoken into existence. a) Justify (Gen. 1 and 2). b) Who was this divine spokesman (Jno.1:1-14; Lk.2:1ff)? c) Why is He called "The Word" (v.3; Col.1:16f; Gen.1:3ff)? 3. T F The word light in verse 4 refers to the first thing God created. a) Justify (Gen.1:3; Jno.8:12). b) What does "in Him was life" mean (v.4; cf. Gen.1:26f; 2:7)? 4. T F Faith alone makes one a child of God. a) Justify (v. 12; Mk.16:15f; Gal.3:26f). AFTER 400 YEARS THE PROMISED PROPHET APPEARS 5. Y N Can we be sure John, the Immerser was authorized to speak for God? a) Justify (v.6). b) How do Mal.4:5 and Matt.17:10ff relate to establishing John was from God? 6. T F John had a dual purpose on earth. a) Justify (v.7). b) What are some things John said about "this light" (vs.15,29)? 7. T F No one has ever seen God. a) Justify (v.18; Jno.8:54). b) How can one "know" a God whom he has not seen (v.18; Jno.14:8f)? JOHN, THE IMMERSER BEGINS HIS MINISTRY 8. T F John the Immerser s ministry was never challenged. a) Justify (v.19). b) What questions was John asked (vs.19:21f)? c) How did John answer (vs.20,23)? Page 6

7 9. T F One thing John was doing was criticized. a) Justify (vs.25-28). b) What was John's answer to this criticism (vs.26f)? 10. Y N Did the subject of baptism remain controversial in Jesus' lifetime on earth? a) Justify (Matt. 21:25ff). b) Is it still controversial? c) Should it be, based on plain Scripture (Acts 2:38; 22:16; 10:47f; 16:14, 31-33; 1 Pet.3:21; Mk.16:15f, etc.)? 11. T F John was specifically commissioned by God to "baptize in water." a) Justify (v.33). b) What quantity of water was necessary to perform baptism (Jno.3:23)? c) What does this indicate about the "mode" of baptism (cf.rom.6:4; Col.2:12; Acts 8:36ff)? JESUS SELECTS SOME HELPERS 12. T F Judas Iscariot was the first to recognize Jesus as one worthy of investigating. a) Justify (vs ). 13. T F Andrew found his brother, James, and said, "We have found the Messiah." a) Justify (v.40f). 14. T F When Jesus was introduced to Simon He changed his name to Rock. a) Justify (v.42f). b) Show that he lived up to the implication of his name change (Matt.16:18f; Acts 2:14ff; 1 and 2 Peter). 15. T F The first disciple that Jesus "found" was James. a) Justify (v.45). b) What was the first thing this person did (v.45)? c) What lesson do you learn from this person's actions? 16. T F James recommendation was the "proof" Philip offered the skeptical Nathaniel that Jesus was the "Messiah." a) Justify (v.46). b) How did Jesus create faith in Nathaniel (vs.47f)? c) What was Nathaniel's confession"? d) What did Jesus say in response (v.50f)? Page 7

8 LESSON 2 John Chapters Two and Three JESUS HIS SOCIAL AND MIRACULOUS ACTIVITY 1. T F Jesus involved Himself in the social activities of His day. a) Justify (2:1f). b) How did Jesus comment on His social conduct (Matt. 11:18f)? 2. T F At this wedding Jesus miraculously fed 5,000 people. a) Justify (2:3, 7-10). b) How did His mother become involved in this event (2:3)? c) How did Jesus respond to His Mom (2:4)? d) What do you think of His response to her? 3. T F Jesus achieved a desired goal by performing this miracle. a) Justify (2:11). b) What was the purpose of all of Jesus' miracles (Jno. 20:30f)? JESUS REVEALED THE SEVERE SIDE OF GOD 4. Y N Could Jesus' conduct in 2:15 be described as "the wrath of God? a) Show that God is a God of "wrath" (Gen.6:9; Gen. 19:24ff). b) Show that people today should, or should not, fear the wrath of God (Heb.10:31; Matt.25:40f; Rev.20:14f; Matt.7:13f). 5. T F Jesus accused the Jews of making His Father's House a house of adulterers. a) Justify (2:16; cf. Matt.21:13). b) What did Jesus mean by this accusation? 6. T F The "Temple of God" on earth today is the body of Christians. a) Justify (1Cor.6:19f). b) Show the Temple of God today should or should not be "cleansed" (1Cor.5:1-13; Col.3:5ff). 7. T F The Jews were indifferent to Jesus cleansing the Temple. a) Justify (2:18). b) What was Jesus' response to them (2:19)? c) What did Jesus mean by His answer (2:21f)? Page 8

9 8. Y N Can remembering Scripture strengthen one's faith today? a) Justify (2:22; Lk.24:8; Jno.12:16). b) How can this help us (Phil.4:13; Jno.14:1-3; Acts 2:38; 1Jno.1:7ff; Acts 8:22; etc.)? JESUS THE NEW BIRTH AND FAITH 9. T F Nicodemus, a Pharisee, engaged Jesus in a public debate. a) Justify (Jno.3:1f). b) What is a Pharisee (See Bible Dictionary; Acts 23:8)? c) What admission did Nicodemus make (3:2)? d) What had caused him to reach that conclusion (3:2)? 10. T F Jesus refused to give Nicodemus a straight answer as to what he must do. a) Justify (3:3-5). b) What did Jesus mean by this (Acts 2:38; Rom.6:3f; Gal.3:26f)? 11. T F Jesus taught that faith alone will save a person. a) Justify (3:15-18; cf. Jas.2:24; Mk.16:15f; Acts 22:16; 1Pet.3:21). 12. T F The fact that Jesus didn't personally baptize those He preached to indicates that He considered baptism unimportant. a) Justify (3:22-26; 4:1; Matt.3:13ff; Mk.16:16). THE PURPOSE OF JOHN THE IMMERSER'S "MINISTRY" 13. T F John was reluctant to give up the "spotlight" to Jesus. a) Justify (3:25-30). 14. T F John's mission was to testify to the "Messiahship" of Jesus. a) Justify (3:31-33; cf. Jno.1:29). b) What specifically did John say of Jesus (3:34)? c) What did this mean? 15. T F God demands obedience only of some people. a) Justify (3:36; cf. Heb.5:8f)? b) How does Mk.16:15f relate to this obedience? Page 9

10 LESSON 3 John Chapters 4 and 5 JESUS AND HIS POPULARITY PROBLEM IN JUDEA 1. T F Disciple unrest motivated Jesus to leave Judea. a) Justify (4:1-3). b) Why was Jesus hesitant to return to Judea in 7:1? 2. T F John 4:2 proves that Jesus didn't consider baptism important. a) Justify (4:2; Matt.3:13ff; Mk.16:15f). b) What did others say of baptism (1Pet.3:21; Rom.6:3f; Gal.3:26f; etc.)? c) What conclusion do you reach from all of this? JESUS WORKS AMONG THE HALF-BREEDS 3. T F Jesus never showed any human needs. a) Justify (4:6f). b) What value is this to us today (Heb.4:15; Phil.2:6-8)? 4. T F Jesus contact with a lame Samaritan provided an opportunity to teach in Samaria. a) Justify (4:7a). b) How did He introduce His subject (4:7b)? c) Summarize Jesus' teaching on this occasion (4:10-14). 5. Y N Was it unusual that Jesus spoke to a Samaritan woman? a) Justify your answer (4:9). b) What request did Jesus make of the woman (4:16)? c) What was the object of the question (4:19)? 6. T F The woman described Samaritan worship. a) Justify (4:20). b) How did Jesus respond (4:21-24)? c) What does "in spirit and in truth" mean (4:24)? d) What does Heb.10:25 add to our information about worship? 7. T F The Samaritan woman made a significant confession to Jesus. a) Justify (4:25). b) What jolting confession did Jesus make to her (4:26)? c) What was the basis of the hope of a Messiah from among the Jews (Gen. 12:1-3; 22:16ff; 49:10; 2Sam.7:12)? Page 10

11 8. T F All Jesus saw in this woman was that she was an adulteress. a) Justify (4:16-18). b) What can we learn from this? 9. T F Jesus spoke of a coming good wheat crop for Samaria (4:35). a) What is the lesson for us in Jesus statement, "the fields are white for harvest" (4:35)? JESUS MOVES ON TO GALILEE 10. Y N Was Jesus disappointed in some in Galilee? a) Justify (4:48). 11. T F Jesus healed a nobleman s son by remote control. a) Justify (4:49f). b) What kind of effect did this miracle have (4:53)? c) Show this was or was not the only such miracle (Matt.8:5ff). THE GALILEAN MINISTRY COMPLETED BACK TO JUDEA 12. T F Jesus and a lame man were criticized in reference to Jesus healing the man. a) Justify (5:1-10,15f). b) What "worse" could befall the healed man than being crippled (5:14; Matt.10:28; Rev.20:14f)? _ 13. Y N Did the Jews understand Jesus claim to be God (5:18)? a) How did they respond to this claim (5:17f)? 14. Y N Has all judgment been put into the hands of Jesus? a) Justify (5:22; cf. Matt.28:18; 2Cor.5:10). 15. Y N Did Jesus teach that those who hear and believe in Him can't fall from grace and be lost (5:24; Matt.13:18-23; Gal.5:4; 2Pet.2:20-22)? JESUS SPEAKS OF TWO RESURRECTIONS 16. T F Jesus taught that humans need to be "spiritually" resurrected (5:24-27). a) How is this accomplished (Mk.16:15f; Rom.6:3-6; Col.2:12; 3:1f)? 17. T F Jesus also taught the resurrection of the human body of both the good and the bad and a future judgment day with reward and punishment. a) Justify (5:28f; Matt.25-31ff). Page 11

12 LESSON 4 John Chapter 6 JESUS INVITES SOME TO A PICNIC 1. T F The multitudes followed Jesus for physical reasons, not spiritual. a) Justify (6:1f). b) Show that some follow Jesus today for substandard reasons. 2. T F Jesus asked His disciples a puzzling question. a) Justify (v.5). b) What observation did Philip make about Jesus question (v. 7)? 3. T F Simon Peter came up with a seemingly insufficient answer. a) Justify (v. 8f). b) Show that this disciple's suggestion proved to be "workable" (vs. 10ff). 4. Y N Did the feeding of the multitude have a spiritual benefit? a) Justify (v.14). 5. T F After feeding the 5,000, the multitude sought to build an altar and worship Jesus. a) Justify (v. 15). b) If Jesus came to set up His kingdom on earth (Mk.9:1), why would He turn down such an opportunity to become popular with the people (Jno.18:36)? JESUS DEMONSTRATES HIS POWER OVER NATURE 6. T F Nature confessed that Jesus was God, the Creator. a) Justify (6:19). b) What effect did this miracle have on the disciples (v.19)? c) How did Jesus respond to them (v.20)? d) What spiritual value was achieved by this miracle (Matt.14:22f)? 7. T F A second miracle is seen after He entered the boat. a) Justify (v.21). JESUS MAKES A STRANGE CLAIM" 8. T F When Jesus returned to the other side of the lake some wanted another picnic. a) Justify (vs.25f). b) How did Jesus respond (v.25f)? Page 12

13 9. T F Jesus claimed that He was edible. a) Justify (v.35). b) What did He mean by this? 10. T F Jesus taught that physical food was not important. a) Justify (v.27; cf. Matt.6:25-33; Matt.16:26). 11. T F Jesus said that believing in Him while on earth was not necessary. a) Justify (v. 40). b) Show that "works" are, or are not, consistently related to salvation (Eph.2:8-10; Jas.2:14-26). 12. T F Jesus taught that faith alone will bring one eternal life. a) Justify (v.40, 47; cf. 3:18; 3:36). b) What are some other things that are said to be related to salvation (Eph.1:7; Mk.16:16; Eph.2:8f; Heb.5:8f; Rom.8:24f; etc.)? JESUS DEBATES THE JEWISH LEADERS 13. T F Jesus said that every person is physically born into a saved relationship with God. a) Justify (v.45). b) How is Matt.28:19f related to this? c) How many "ways" can one come to the Father (Jno.14:6; Acts 4:12)? 14. T F Jesus claimed to be the only one who had seen God, the Father. a) Justify (6:46). b) How is the only way a person can get a "picture" of the Father (Jno.14:9ff)? 15. T F Jesus said Christians must "eat His flesh and drink His blood" (6:51-56). a) How could this be done (Matt.26:26ff)? b) Show that Christians are to still do this today (Acts 20:7). SOME BELIEVERS BECOME DISAPPOINTED IN JESUS 16. T F Some were offended by Jesus' "bread of life" claims. a) Justify (6:60-66). b) What sobering question did Jesus pose to the 12 (6:67)? c) If Jesus asked you that question what would you say? 17. T F Jesus accused one of His apostles of being demon possessed (6:70). a) Of whom did Jesus speak (6:71)? Page 13

14 LESSON 5 John Chapters 7 and 8 JESUS AND HIS HALF-BROTHERS 1. T F Jesus half-brothers never came to believe in Him as the Christ. a) Justify (7:3-5; Gal.1:19). 2. T F Jesus told His brothers he would not attend the Passover that year. a) Justify (7:8-10). b) How do you reconcile Jesus' answer and His conduct later? JESUS AND TROUBLE IN JERUSALEM 3. Y N Did Jesus, early in His ministry, become a controversial figure with the Jewish leaders? a) Justify (7:12f, 40-44). b) Show that He did, or did not, become gradually less controversial with them (Matt.21:23-27; 22:15ff; 26:57ff). 4. Y N Did some suspect that the Jewish leaders actually believed Jesus was the Christ? a) Justify (7:25-27). b) Show there was, or was not, any basis for their believing this (Jno.12:42f). 5. T F Jesus taught that it is never right to pass judgment on another person. a) Justify (7:24). b) Discuss Matthew 7:1-5 in light of your answer. 6. T F Jesus was once accused of having a demon. a) Justify (7:19f; 8:48). b) Show there was basis in fact for Jesus to reach the conclusion that the Jews wanted to kill Him (5:18). 7. T F Jesus told the Jews that He was going somewhere they could not come. a) Justify (7:33f). b) Where did the Jews think He might be going (7:35; 8:21f)? 8. T F Jesus was arrested at the Passover. a) Justify (7:45f; 8:20)? b) Who, out of Jesus' past, spoke up for Him (7:50f; cf. Jno.3:3ff)? Page 14

15 THE JEWS TRY TO "TRAP" JESUS 9. T F The Jews tried to trap Jesus with a woman. a) Justify (8:1-6). b) How did Jesus respond (8:7-9)? 10. Y N Did Jesus approve of the woman committing adultery? a) Justify (8:10f). b) What did Jesus teach about adultery (Matt.5:27f; 19:1-9)? 11. T F Jesus claimed to be the light of the world. a) Justify (8:12). b) What did He mean by this claim? c) How does His claim relate to His followers (Matt.5:14-16)? 12. T F Jesus gave a jolting warning in 8:24. a) Justify. b) What did He mean by what He said? 13. T F Jesus claimed that one day He would be "lifted up." a) Justify (8:28). b) What did He mean by this? c) Show He had, or had not, spoken of this before (3:14-17). JESUS SPEAKS OF THE CHILDREN OF ABRAHAM 14. T F The Jews were motivated by the love of money to have Jesus killed. a) Justify (8:37,40; cf. Matt.27:18)? 15. T F Jesus said the only thing that could set one free was a knowledge of science. a) Justify (8:32). b) Where did Jesus say this commodity could only be found (Jno.17:17)? 16. T F Jesus described Satan as a misguided angel. a) Justify (8:44f)? 17. T F Jesus claimed "before Abraham was, I Am" (8:59). a) What was Jesus claiming? b) Show the Jews understood His claim (8:59). 18. T F Believers in Jesus as the Christ are the children of Abraham. a) Justify (Gal.3:7). b) How does one become such (Gal.3:26-29)? Page 15

16 LESSON 6 John Chapters 9 and 10 JESUS HEALS AGAIN 1. T F Sin is always the cause of physical ailments in humans. a) Justify (9:1-3). 2. T F Jesus indicated that the gospel should not be preached at night. a) Justify (9:4). 3. T F Jesus claimed to be the light of the world. a) Justify (9:5). b) Show He had, or had not, made such claim before (8:12). c) What did He mean by this claim? 4. T F Jesus healed a man by putting clay on his tongue. a) Justify (9:6f). b) How did the spectators respond (9:8f)? c) Show that the healed man knew who had healed him (9:10-12). THE HEALED MAN IS QUESTIONED BY THE JEWISH LEADERS 5. T F The Jewish leaders argued that Jesus couldn t possibly be from God. a) Justify (9:14-16). b) How did the healed man respond (9:17, 27,30,33)? 6. T F Some of the Pharisees thought Jesus could have been from God. a) Justify (9:16). 7. Y N Did the blind man recognize Jesus as the Messiah and publicly confess this? a) Justify (9:17). 8. T F The Jews called for a third party to verify the legitimateness of this miracle of healing. a) Justify (9:18). b) What information did they supply (9:20f)? c) Why were they so evasive (9:22)? 9. T F Jesus struck some of the men with blindness who were questioning the blind man. a) Justify (9:40f). Page 16

17 JESUS CLAIMED THAT HE WAS THE "GOOD SHEPHERD" 10. T F Jesus confessed the Pharisees were secretly His disciples. a) Justify (10:1f). b) How were they what Jesus claimed? 11. T F Jesus explained why His sheep followed Him. a) Justify (10:4). b) What did He mean by this? 12. Y N Did Jesus promise His faithful disciples an abundant life? a) Justify (10:10). b) How did He indicate this abundant life could be achieved (Matt.6:33)? 13. T F Jesus made a strong claim in reference to His sheep. a) Justify (10:15). b) Who were the sheep "not of this fold" (10:16)? c) Why is this significant to you? 14. T F Jesus once claimed to be an inanimate object. a) Justify 10:7. b) What did this "figure" mean? JESUS PLAINLY ADMITTED THAT HE IS THE "SON OF GOD" 15. T F Jesus suggested a "test" to determine the genuineness of His claims. a) Justify (10:37f). b) How does Jno.20:30f relate to this? 16. T F The Jews demanded Jesus admit He was the Christ and He did so plainly. a) Justify (10:24-26). 17. T F The Jews never really understood that Jesus was actually "claiming" to be God. a) Justify (10:31-36). 18. T F At the close of this contact with the Jewish leaders they arrested Jesus and put Him in jail. a) Justify (10:39f). 19. T F John the Immerser performed no miracles. a) Justify (10:41). b) What was the people s opinion of John s testimony 10:41? Page 17

18 LESSON 7 John Chapter 11 JESUS IS PUT ON A HIT LIST 1. T F Martha and Mary sent word to Jesus to hurry to Bethany because their brother, His friend, was ill. a) Justify (vs. 1-3). 2. T F The Lazarus, Martha and Mary family are identified by something Mary had done in the past. a) Justify (v. 2). 3. T F After hearing Lazarus was ill, Jesus waited to hear more from Mary and Martha before He left for Bethany. a) Justify (vs. 6, 11). b) Why do you think Jesus did this (cf.vs.17, 39)? 4. T F It was dangerous for Jesus to return to Judea. a) Justify (vs.5-8, 16). 5. T F Jesus warned His disciples about walking around in the dark. a) Justify (vs. 9f). b) How does Gal.4:4 relate to this? 6. T F Judas Iscariot, recognizing the danger in Jesus' return to Judea, suggested the apostles return with Him and die with Him there. a) Justify (v.16). b) How do you usually think of this apostle (Jno. 20:24)? MARTHA AND JESUS MEET 7. T F As Martha met Jesus she was immediately critical of his delay in coming to help them. a) Justify (v.20f). b) What jolting confession did she make (v.22)? 8. T F Jesus made the bold claim that He was the resurrection. a) Justify (v.25f). b) What question did Jesus put to Martha (v. 26)? c) How did she respond (v. 27)? d) How do you respond to Jesus' question? Page 18

19 MARY AND JESUS MEET 9. T F Martha told her sister that the Lord had arrived and was asking for her. a) Justify (v.28). b) What significance do you see in this "title" being used (v.28)? c) What significance do you attach to "He is calling for you" (v.28; Mk.11:28ff; Mk.16:15f; 2Cor.5:10)? 10. T F Mary's greeting to Jesus was far different from Martha's. a) Justify (v. 32, 21). b) Show that Mary was, or was not, more spiritual than Martha (Lk.10:39-42; 11:21-27). 11. T F Knowing He would raise Lazarus from the dead, Jesus was not very emotional at Lazarus' tomb. a) Justify (v.33-38). b) Who is this that is crying (Jno.1:1-14)? c) How does Heb.4:15 relate to this? 12. T F At Lazarus graveside some admitted they believed Jesus had healing powers. a) Justify (v. 37). JESUS PROVED HIS POWER OVER DEATH 13. T F Jesus read from the Old Testament before He raised Lazarus from the dead. a) Justify (vs ). b) Why did He do this? 14. T F Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead is interesting, but has no relationship to us today. a) Justify (Jno.5:28f). 15. T F Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead had only positive effects. a) Justify (vs. 45f). THE JEWISH LEADERS PLOT JESUS FUTURE 16. T F The Jewish leaders admitted that Jesus did many legitimate "signs." a) Justify (v.47). 17. T F The Jewish leaders took Jesus raising Lazarus lightly a) Justify (vs.49-57). b) Why did they do what they did (vs.47f)? Page 19

20 LESSON 8 John Chapters 12 and 13 JESUS, MARTHA AND MARY 1. T F Once again, at mealtime, Martha is made to look bad in comparison to Mary. a) Justify (12:1-3). b) Why is Martha consistently put into the role of "server" at mealtime (Jno.12:1-3; Lk.10:38-42)? 2. T F James was critical of Mary's use of some expensive ointment. a) Justify (12:4f). b) What was his motivation (12:6)? c) How did Jesus defend Mary's conduct (12:7f)? 3. T F The Jewish leaders "condemned to die" a man who had already died. a) Justify (12:9-11). b) Why did they want this man dead (12:10f)? 4. Y N Did the Pharisees see Jesus as a threat in reference to their view of Judaism. a) Justify (12:12-19)? JESUS RIDES INTO JERUSALEM AS A "KING" 5. T F Jesus rode a prancing white stallion into Jerusalem declaring Himself to be the King of Israel. a) Justify (12:12-15; Matt.21:1ff). 6. T F The people were indifferent to Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. a) Justify (12:12-15)? b) What jolting statement did Jesus make to those who criticized such people (Lk.19:40)? SOME GENTILES ASK AN AUDIENCE WITH JESUS 7. T F The apostle Bartholomew, in response to their request, took some Greeks to see Jesus. a) Justify (12:20-33). b) Show Jesus did, or did not, offer them any hope of salvation (12:31f; cf. Mk.11:17). Page 20

21 8. T F Jesus prayed and all heard God respond, "This is My Beloved Son." a) Justify (12:28-30). b) What was the purpose of this Voice from heaven (12:30)? 9. T F Very few Jewish authorities ever believed in Jesus. a) Justify (12:42f; 3:3-5). 10. Y N Did Jesus make a startling claim in 12:44-50? a) What claim did He make (12:44-50)? b) What will be the basis of judgment at the end of the age (12:48)? c) Describe the great Judgment Day (Rev. 20:12-15; Matt.25:31-46). JESUS DEMONSTRATES HIMSELF TO BE GOD AND A SERVANT 11. T F At this point in His life Jesus fully realized who He was. a) Justify (13:1-3). b) Who was He (Jno.1:1-14)? 12. T F Jesus identified Judas but since he was influenced by an outside source he would not be held accountable at the judgment. a) Justify (13:2; 27; Acts 1:25). b) Who was this outside source (13:2; Gen. 3:1ff)? 13. T F Peter refused to let Jesus wash his feet. a) Justify (13:6-8). b) What application did Jesus make of His feet washing (13:12-17)? c) Show foot-washing should, or should not, be a church ordinance today. A BETRAYER IDENTIFIED AND A BADGE MENTIONED 14. T F Jesus refused to specifically identify His betrayer. a) Justify (13:21-29). 15. T F Jesus said the identifying badge of His people would be the use of instrumental music in worship. a) Justify (13:31-35; cf. 1Cor.13:4-6)? 16. T F Peter pledged he would die before denying Jesus as Lord. a) Justify (13:36-38). b) Of what did Jesus warn Peter (13:38)? c) How did this play out (Matt.26:69ff)? Page 21

22 LESSON 9 John Chapters JESUS SPEAKS OF THE FAITHFUL S ETERNAL HOME 1. T F Jesus promised an improved future relationship for God s people. a) Justify (Jno.14:1-3). b) What "condition" for receiving the benefits of heaven does He list in 14:1? c) Show that Jesus listed other conditions for achieving heaven (Lk.13:3; Matt.10:32f; Mk.16:15; Rev.2:10, etc.). 2. T F Jesus described Himself in 14:6 as the good shepherd. a) Justify. b) Show that Scripture says consistently that Jesus is the exclusive way to heaven (Acts 4:12; Jno.14:6; Jno 8:24). 3. T F Jesus made an unconditional promise to do anything His disciples asked in prayer. a) Justify (14:13f; 15:7,16; 16:23f). 4. T F Jesus promised His disciples they would do greater works than even He could do on earth. a) Justify (14:12). b) Explain what Jesus meant. 5. T F Jesus said obedience was proof of one s love for Him. a) Justify (14:15; cf. 14:20f, 24). b) What did Jesus know about obeying God (Heb.5:8f)? JESUS PROMISES DIVINE HELP 6. T F After His death, Jesus promised no additional help. a) Justify (14:17). b) What does "make our home with Him" mean (14:23; Acts 2:38; 1Cor.6:19f)? c) What are some things the indwelling Spirit does to help Christians today (Rom.8:26f; Gal.5:22f)? _ 7. T F Jesus promised the Holy Spirit would be active in their lives. a) Justify (14:26; 15:26; 16:8,13-15). Page 22

23 8. T F Jesus promised an "other worldly" peace. a) Justify (14:27f). b) How does that "peace" get to Christians today (Phil.4:6; Gal.5:22f)? 9. T F Jesus called Satan the "ruler of this world." a) Justify (14:29f; 16:11). b) What other scary thing do you know about this being (1Pet.5:8f)? JESUS SPEAKS OF DISOBEDIENCE AND PUNISHMENT 10. T F Jesus described Himself as an inanimate object. a) Justify (15:1-5). 11. T F Jesus used an agricultural term to describe the necessity of obedience. a) Justify (15:2,6). b) What is He teaching? c) How does He elsewhere describe such "severe pruning" and "burning" (Matt.13:41-43; 25:41ff)? d) Show that this does, or does not, indicate a Christian can be eternally lost (2Pet.2:20ff). _ 12. T F Fruit bearing is an indication of worldliness (15:8). a) What is "fruit bearing"? 13. T F Jesus said He would prove His love for His disciples by leaving them a written document to help them. a) Justify (15:12f). b) How did Jesus say Christians become His "friends" (15:14)? JESUS FORTIFIES HIS DISCIPLES FOR BAD DAYS AHEAD 14. T F Jesus never warned his disciples of coming persecution. a) Justify (16:1-4). b) Why did He warn them? 15. T F Jesus promised He would be leaving and returning to His disciples. a) Justify (16:16-22). b) What did He mean by this and what did He mean by they would be scattered (16:32; cf. Matt.26:56)? _ 16. T F In this world Christians will have trouble, but with the Lord's help, they can overcome it. a) Justify (16:33). Page 23

24 LESSON 10 John Chapter 17 JESUS IN PRAYER TO THE FATHER 1. T F Jesus indicated He was "running out of earth time" (v.1). a) What did He mean by "glorify Me with the glory I had before the world was made" (cf. Jno.1:1-14)? 2. T F Jesus came to earth on a divine timetable. a) Justify (Gen.3:15 and Gal.4:4). 3. T F During the Christian Age Jesus has all power and authority. a) Justify (v.2; Matt.28:18f). b) What is He doing with that authority (v.2)? c) How long will Jesus have this authority (1Cor.15:24-28)? 4. Y N Was Jesus sent to the earth by the Father? a) Justify (v.3; Jno.3:16). b) What was Jesus' attitude about being "sent" (Phil.2:6ff)? JESUS IN PRAYER FOR HIS "APOSTLES" 5. T F Jesus never prayed for the lost. a) Justify (v.9; Lk.23:34). 6. T F The "son of perdition" Jesus referred to was Pilate. a) Justify (v.12; Jno.13:21-27). b) What does "son of perdition" mean? c) Was this person's power of choice taken away from him (Jno.12:6; 13:29)? 7. T F Jesus prayed for a union of His believers. a) Justify (v.11,20f; cf. 1Cor.1:10). b) Show that "unity" does, or does not, exist today in Christendom-at-large or the Lord's true church. 8. T F Jesus prayed for the Lord to set up monasteries for his people. a) Justify (v.15; cf. Matt.6:13). b) Who is the personage Jesus had in mind (1Pet.5:8f)? c) What was Jesus opinion of him (Jno.8:44)? Page 24

25 9. T F Jesus gave a definition of truth. a) Justify (v.17). b) What can this "truth" do (v.17; Mk.16:15f; Acts 2:38; 1Jno.1:7,9; etc.)? 10. T F Jesus told His disciples that he was sending them into the world." a) Justify (Matt.10:5ff; Mk.16:15f; Matt.28:19f). JESUS IN PRAYER FOR HIS PEOPLE FOR ALL TIME 11. T F Those who "believe through their word" includes people who live today. a) Justify (v.20; Mk.16:15f; Matt.28:19f). 12. Y N Did Jesus pray for religious division that people might "join the church of their choice"? a) Justify (v.20f). b) What benefit did Jesus point out from such unity (vs )? 13. T F There is only one way one can come to believe" in Jesus and be saved. a) Justify (v.20; Rom.10:17; Mk.16:15f). b) How many "ways" of salvation are there (Jno.14:6; Acts.4:12)? 14. T F Jesus indicated that love motivated God to send Him into the world. a) Justify (v.26; cf. Jno.3:16). 15. T F Jesus prayed that His disciples be with Him in heaven. a) Justify (v.24; Jno.14:1-3). b) What is meant by "behold my glory" (v.24; cf.17:5; Jno.1:1-14)? 16. T F Before the foundation of the world" means before the creation of the earth and humans. a) Justify (Gen.1:1ff). b) What was Jesus teaching in verse 24; Jno.1:1-14? Page 25

26 LESSON 11 John Chapters 18 and 19 JESUS BETRAYED AND ARRESTED 1. T F Judas, who led the soldiers to the garden to arrest Jesus, was a political Zealot. a) Justify (18:1-3; Lk.6:15; Jno.12:6). 2. Y N Was Jesus really stressed and did He understand what He faced in the Garden of Gethsemane? a) Justify (18:4,37; Lk.22:44). 3. T F When the soldiers tried to arrest Jesus He knocked them down. a) Justify (18:4-6). b) Show that faced with the soldiers, Peter immediately did, or did not, cower in fear (18:10). c) How does Mk.14:27ff relate to Peter's conduct on this occasion? _ 4. T F Jesus commended Peter for his courage in the sword incident. a) Justify (18:11). b) Why did Jesus respond in this fashion (18:11)? JESUS BEFORE THE JEWISH LEADERS 5. T F Three of Jesus disciples followed Him to His first "hearing." a) Justify (18:15f). b) Name him/them. 6. T F Peter never obtained entrance to Jesus first hearing. a) Justify (18:16). b) What emotional thing took place at this hearing (Lk.22:61)? 7. T F A "maid" accused Peter of being one of Jesus' disciples and on the spot he three times denied it. a) Justify (18:17f, 25-27). 8. T F Jesus refused to respond to the Jewish authorities during His entire "hearing." a) Justify (18:19-23). 9. T F There were two high priests at the time of Jesus trial. a) Justify (18:18-24). Page 26

27 JESUS BEFORE GOVERNOR PILATE 10. T F The Jews' first charge was a general accusation that Jesus was an evildoer. a) Justify (18:28-30). b) What was Pilate's first response (18:31-40)? 11. T F Jesus told Pilate that He was not a threat to Caesar. a) Justify (18:33-36). b) What did Jesus say of His kingdom in Matt.16:18f, Matt.4:17, and Mk.9:1? c) What do the above verses tell you about Christ's kingdom's current status? 12. Y N Did Jesus admit to Pilate that He was a King (18:36f)? a) When was He crowned "King" (Acts 2:29ff)? b) What was the "territory" He was to rule over (Lk.17:20f)? 13. T F Pilate offered to release Jesus and crucify Barabbas, a robber. a) Justify (18:39f). b) Describe the soldiers' treatment of Jesus (19:1-4). 14. T F Jesus was silent when Pilate claimed the power to kill or release Him. a) Justify (19:10f). b) What was Pilate's verdict about Jesus' guilt or innocence (19:4,6,12)? c) If innocent, why did Pilate allow Jesus to be crucified (Matt.27:24)? JESUS IS TAKEN TO GOLGOTHA 15. Y N Did the conduct of some at Jesus' cross fulfill some Old Testament prophesies? a) Justify (19:23f,36f). 16. T F The three apostles of Jesus inner circle were at the cross. a) Justify (19:25-27). b) Who else was there (Jno.19:25ff; Lk.23:49)? c) What three utterances of Jesus on the cross are recorded by John (19:25-30)? 17. T F It was prophesied Jesus would not suffer a broken bone in His death (19:31-36; Psa.34:20). a) What did one of the soldiers do (19:34)? b) Why is this significant (Matt.26:28; Heb.9:22)? 18. T F The faithful women took care of Jesus burial. a) Justify (19:38-42). b) How is this burial crew described (19:38-42)? c) Why was Jesus being buried in a "borrowed, rich man's" tomb significant (19:41f; Isa.53:9)? Page 27

28 LESSON 12 John Chapters 20 and 21 JESUS HIS RESURRECTION AND EMPTY TOMB 1. T F Jesus was raised from the dead on the Christian Sabbath. a) Justify (20:1,19; Exo.20:8-11). b) What significance did this day come to have for Christians (Acts 20:7; 1Cor.16:2)? 2. T F James ran a footrace with his brother, John, and John lost. a) Justify (20:3f,8). b) How does the action of these two "racers" demonstrate the power of influence (20:4,8)? c) How long does one s influence last (Rev.14:13)? 3. T F The empty tomb produced faith in Peter and John (20:8). a) What did these two disciples believe (20:8f)? b) Why is the empty tomb so significant? JESUS RECORDED "APPEARANCES AFTER HIS RESURRECTION 4. Y N Was Jesus "recognizable" after His resurrection? a) Justify (20:14-16; cf. Lk.24:36-42). b) What was interesting about Jesus resurrected body (20:19ff; Lk.24:13-31)? 5. T F Jesus would not allow anyone to touch His body after His resurrection. a) Justify (20:17,27). b) What does "I have not yet ascended to my Father" imply (20:17)? c) Where was Jesus while His body was in the tomb (Lk.23:43; Lk.16:19ff)? 6. T F A woman was chosen by Jesus to be the first Christian missionary. a) Justify (20:17f). 7. T F Jesus apostles preached daily in the Temple while Jesus was in the tomb. a) Specifically describe their conduct during this time. (20:10,19). 8. T F John didn't record Jesus' "Great Commission" in any fashion. a) Justify (20:21-23). b) When was the Holy Spirit first received as promised by Jesus (20:22f; Acts 2:1-38)? Page 28

29 JESUS MAKES MORE "APPEARANCES" 9. T F The Apostle Thomas was the most enthusiastic of all about Jesus resurrection. a) Describe his response (20:24f). b) What did Thomas finally conclude (20:28)? c) What encouraging comment did Jesus make about Thomas' confession (20:29)? 10. Y N Was Jesus unwilling to "demonstrate" to His apostles that He was the "same Jesus" who was crucified? a) Justify (20:27). 11. T F John said he had meticulously tried to record every miracle Jesus did on earth to produce faith in Him. a) Justify (20:30f). 12. T F Jesus cooked breakfast for His apostles while they were on a fishing trip. a) Justify (21:9-14). JESUS GIVES PETER A SECOND CHANCE 13. T F Jesus showed skepticism that Peter could survive persecution in the future. a) Justify (21:15-19). 14. T F Jesus indicated to Peter that John would never die. a) Justify (21:20-23). b) What do you learn from Jesus' answer to Peter about John? 15. T F Jesus predicted Peter would die a martyr s death. a) Justify (21:18f). b) How does 2Pet.1:14f relate to this statement of Jesus? AUTHENTICATION OF THE GOSPEL OF JOHN 16. T F The lack of specific assurances in the gospel of John caused Jesus actions recorded in this book to be questioned from the beginning. a) Justify (21:24)? Page 29

30 LESSON 13 John Graduation All classes will meet in the auditorium for "graduation" and the introduction of new material for our next 13 week study. Page 30