John 5
What verse is missing in John 5?
Verse 4 is missing
When people do not like something about the Bible/Gospel, does that mean that someone can change it to something different to make people like it more or make people more comfortable?
NO!
When Jesus was speaking publicly and the authorities did not do anything, what did the others there say could be a possibility? (Look in John 7:25-52)
Do the authorities think/know/conclude that He is the Messiah? (v. 26)
How many times does Jesus say the phrase “I am” in verses 12-30?
10
Since Jesus does not condemn the woman caught in adultery, does that mean he condones it and she is free to continue in sin?
NO, he does not condemn nor condone, he says go and sin no more (John 8:11)
What was the third sign of Jesus in John? (Hint: John 5:1-15)
The healing of the lame/invalid man.
What miracle apart from the resurrection is recorded in all four gospels? (Hint: it is the fourth sign)
The feeding of the 5,000
What played a significant role for many of those in the crowd who believed in Jesus in John 7:25-52?
The signs he performed (v. 31)
Why is it important that Jesus uses the phrase “I am” when talking to His accusers?
1. Shows His direct connection and relevance to God. (Also acceptable: Shows His confidence in who He is.)
WITHOUT LOOKING: How many loaves of bread and how many fish did the boy have at the feeding?
5 loaves and 2 fish
When Jesus gave His testimony (v.31-47), what were the 2 charges He defended Himself against?
Blasphemy and Breaking the Sabbath
We are unable to discern anything apart from ________ ?
The Holy Spirit
Was Jesus looking to become a public figure according to his brothers in verse 4? Yes or no? Provide a verse that shows evidence.
No! John 7 verses 10 and/or 14
What is one reason why John 7:53-8:11 is probably not original to John’s gospel?
not in the oldest manuscripts (2nd-4th century), entering tradition in 5th century
in manuscripts it was found in three places (John 7:36, 44, 52, 8, 21:25, Luke 21:38)
several rare words not like John
interrupts flow of narrative
not known by Clement, Justin Martyr, Ignatius, Irenaeus, Chrysostom (2-4 century).
What is a modern-day word for Pharissee? (v.43)
Hypocrite
What are the works that Jesus was referencing in verse 36?
1. John 2:1-21: Water into Wine
2. John 4:43-54: Healed Son
3. John 5:1-15: Heals Lame Man at Pool
Why did Jesus leave when he knew that the crowd was going to try to make him king by force?
He is already King, they wanted a political puppet who could carry out their interests and possibly overthrow Rome (nationalistic longings).
Contrary to what the Jews claimed, what prophet came from Galilee?
Jonah
What was the purpose of the Pharisees questioning Jesus in verses 12-30?
They were trying to mock Jesus and place doubt in people’s heads.
What was stoning the punishment for?
Blasphemy
What were Jesus’ 4 pieces of testimony He gave for Himself? (v.31-47)
John the Baptist, Jesus’ Miracles, God, Scripture
What is the possible amount of people in the crowd since the text says that there were 5,000 men there?
15,000-20,000
How many months passed between John 6 and John 7?
About 6 months
What was strange or off putting about the woman being brought forward for being caught in the act of adultery?
The man was not there, did not say the whole of the law they were trying to enforce (Lev 20:10, Deut 22:22-23), they were using the question as a trap (verse 6), they did this in public (Exodus 23), no one cast a stone after Jesus spoke (Deut. 13:9, 17:7).
What law does Jesus bring up to show that the Jews were being hypocritical?
The law of Moses, the law of circumcision