John Introduction and Qualities of Jesus
Who is traditionally believed to have written the Gospel of John?
Describe one miracle or action from John 5 or 6 that showed Jesus’ divine authority.
Feeding the 5,000. Healing the lame man. Walking on water.
Jesus called Himself “the resurrection and the life” in John 11. How did the story of Lazarus demonstrate this truth?
Jesus literally raised Lazarus from the dead, which physically highlighted the power and authority Jesus has over death and life.
Who is referred to as the “son of destruction” in John 17?
Judas
What central event takes place in John 19?
Jesus was crucified
According to John chapter 1, what came into existence through Jesus?
All things
Identify one statement Jesus made in John 5 or 6 that pointed to Him being God.
He said He was the bread of life. He called God His Father. He said He came down from heaven.
In John 12, who honored Jesus by wiping His feet with her hair?
Mary, Lazarus' sister
Jesus grew up in Galilee, yet prophecy said the Messiah would come from Bethlehem. How was this prophecy fulfilled?
He was born in Bethlehem but raised in Galilee
Why was it meaningful that Jesus first appeared to Mary Magdalene after His resurrection?
Women were not considered to be reliable witnesses, so Jesus was valuing her
Who was Jesus conversing with when He spoke John 3:16?
A Pharisee named Nicodemus
In John 6, many people struggled with Jesus’ difficult teaching. Who specifically is mentioned as having trouble accepting His words?
The Jews
What major event took place during in John 13?
The Passover-a meal Jesus shared with His disciples
In John 10, Jesus describes Himself as the Shepherd. How many flocks will ultimately be united under Him?
One flock!
Before seeing the risen Jesus, what difficulty or doubt did Thomas struggle with?
He struggled to believe that Jesus had risen from the dead.
What does John 3:16 teach about God’s love for humanity?
He loved humanity enough to send His Son to die
In John 9:39, Jesus referred to a type of blindness. What kind of blindness was He speaking about?
Spiritual blindness
According to John 14, what will believers do if they truly love Jesus?
They will obey His commandments
From which family line was the Messiah prophesied to come?
David's family line
Explain how Peter fulfilled Jesus’ prediction in John 13:36–38. Include specific verses in your explanation.
Jesus predicted that Peter would deny Him 3 times. That is exactly what Peter did in John 18
John describes the Word as being full of what two qualities?
Grace and Truth
In John 8:58, Jesus declared, “Before Abraham was, I am.” Which Old Testament event does this connect to?
Moses and the burning bush
How does Galatians 5:22–26 connect with Jesus' teaching about abiding in Him?
Jesus taught that abiding in Him will produce fruit; without Him we cannot produce. Galatians 5 gives a specific list of fruit that the Spirit produces in the lives of Christians, which is a result of being connected to Jesus like He taught in John 15:1-11.
According to John 17, who had the Father given to Jesus “out of the world”?
The disciples
Using John 21, explain how Jesus restored Peter after his denial. Include the significance of the charcoal fire and Jesus’ questions to Peter.
Peter denies three times-Jesus reinstates 3 times. Charcoal fire redeemed. Peter will die a martyr-He will be bold for his faith.