Big Ideas & Themes in John
What must someone do to enter the kingdom of God, according to Jesus?
Be born again
What did Peter do three times before the rooster crowed?
Deny knowing Jesus
What are the first three words in the Gospel of John?
“In the beginning”
What large object was rolled away from Jesus’ tomb?
Stone
What must we do to have eternal life, according to John 3:16?
Believe in Jesus
What is the main reason the Gospel of John was written?
So we may believe Jesus is the Messiah
What did people lay down when Jesus rode into Jerusalem?
Palm branches
Who is called the “Word” in John 1?
Jesus
What did Jesus use to wash His disciples' feet? (3 items)
Bowl, Water, Towel
What does God do to branches that bear fruit?
Prune them
What kind of life does Jesus promise to those who believe in Him
Eternal life
What did Mary do when she found the tomb empty?
Run to tell the disciples
Where does John say Jesus was before He came to earth?
With God
What did Jesus use to write in the dust when the woman caught in sin was brought to Him?
His finger
In John 12, Jesus compares His death to what kind of seed?
Kernel of wheat
Who does Jesus promise to send to help the disciples after He goes away?
The Holy Spirit
What did Judas do before Jesus was arrested?
Betray Him
What was made through the Word, according to John 1?
All things (Everything)
What did the Samaritan woman carry to the well?
Jar
Why does Jesus say people refuse to believe, even after seeing signs?
Because their hears are hard (or to fufill prophecy)
What does Jesus say is the greatest love a person can show?
To lay down one’s life for friends
What did Peter do when Jesus was arrested?
Cut off a man’s ear
What right is given to those who believe in His name?
The right to become children of God
What items did Peter and another disciple find inside the tomb? (2 items)
Strips of linen and the cloth from Jesus’ head
What does Jesus say the Father gives to Him, and no one can take them out of His hand?
His sheep (believers)