John the Writer
Was John an eyewitness to Jesus?
Yes
What was Jesus' first documented miracle?
Water to Wine
Which of the disciples doubted that Jesus is risen until he touches His scars for himself?
Thomas
When does Nicodemus go to Jesus?
At night
In John 14, Jesus says something will be sent to believers when He leaves. What is it?
The Holy Spirit/advocate
What does John set out to prove in his writing?
That Jesus is God/Jesus' divinity
Where did the water to wine sign take place?
Cana
What does Paraclete mean?
intercessor, consoler, advocate, comforter
When Peter says he loves Jesus after the resurrection, what does Jesus tell him to do?
Feed His sheep
In John 8 when the Pharisees go to Jesus and want to condemn the woman caught in adultery, Jesus writes on what?
The ground
John's book has 2 main parts. What are they called?
Book of Signs and Book of Glory
How long had Lazarus been dead and in the tomb when Jesus raised him?
4 days
In the Upper Room discourse, Jesus speaks in a certain way that confuses the disciples and they comment on. How does He speak?
Very plainly and directly. They're used to Him speaking in parables
When the Samaritan woman leaves the well and goes back into town, she shares her experience with others. What is the result of that?
Other people believed in Jesus, too
What are Lazarus' sisters' names?
Mary and Martha
What literary element does John use to prove a point to readers?
Contrast
In John 9, Jesus heals a blind man. How did he become blind?
He was born blind
When Jesus washes the disciples feet, what position is He taking and what statement is He making?
He's taking the position of a lowly servant to make the statement that He is a self-giving and humble leader, setting an example for us on how we are to love others
What is unusual about Nicodemus' belief that Jesus is God's Son?
He was a Pharisee and Pharisees did not typically believe Jesus was divine--they thought He was committing blasphemy
When the woman is caught in adultery, Jesus tells the Pharisees what?
You who is without sin throw the first stone
In the first several chapters of John, we see Jesus elevate 3 physical things and give them spiritual meanings. What are they?
Birth/life, food/hunger, water/thirst
List the 7 signs
Healing lame man, officials son, blind man, water to wine, walking on water, feeding 5,000, raising Lazarus from dead
In John 18, Jesus says "I am He" just before He's arrested. What Scripture is he quoting and what does it mean that He uses it?
Exodus 3:14--the first time the divine name is given, and He's stating that He is God
Give an example of contrast that John uses
Speaks with Nicodemus then Samaritan woman, public setting for miracle to private conversation with Nicodemus, etc.
List the 7 I Am statements
Gate, Good Shepherd, Light of the World, Resurrection and life, Way Truth and Life, Vine, Bread of Life