Who is Jesus?
Why did people say that Zacchaeus was a sinner?
He was a chief tax collector, and basically legally stole from people.
Read John 6:31. What does it mean that their ancestors ate manna from heaven?
The Israelites are walking through the desert after fleeing from Pharaoh and they were complaining about food. God provided for the bread and meat from the sky. The manna shows that God provided for them when they didn't have food.
What is a shepherd?
A shepherd is someone who's job was to look after other people's sheep. Many times the shepherd didn't own the sheep, but just looked after them.
(John 11:20-24) What is Jesus saying to Martha here, and is Martha understanding what Jesus is saying?
Jesus is saying that He is going to raise Lazarus up, and we can read on and know that He is implying today. However, Martha things that her brother will "rise" at the end of the world. That He would be alive in the afterlife.
What is the Author, Audience, Aim of this story
John, everyone, spread the gospel
Why were people shocked that Jesus would be the guest of a "sinner"?
Jesus was a teacher, he was supposed to be different than other people and had to remain ceremonially clean. Teachers also wouldn't be friends with people like tax collectors.
In Exodus, it says that the Israelites weren't able to save their manna for the next day. Why weren't they able to save it and when they did it got maggots?
They had to rely on God for their next meal. If they were able to save it then they wouldn't have relied on God.
What is the difference between the fired hand and the Good Shepherd (John 10:11-14)
The hired hand would have been shepherds at the time. Yje shepherds didn't own the sheep but looked after the sheep for the owners. They were strictly just working to get paid. Jesus is saying He is more than just a hired hand, but HE cares for the sheep.
(John 11:25-26) What does Jesus mean when He calls Himself the resurrection and the life?
Jesus is saying that through a relationship with Him death is not the end. Lazarus had a relationship with Jesus. He knew Jesus and loved him. Jesus did not prevent Lazarus' death (even though he could have), but instead He resurrected Lazarus. As followers of Jesus death is not the end for us either.
(John 15:1-2) What is the difference between cutting off and pruning?
In this passage cutting off and pruning carry different meanings. The branches being cut look dead and are bearing no fruit. While the ones that are being pruned look like they are still alive and bearing fruit. Pruning is like trimming them so they can continue to be fruitful, while cutting off looks more like completely removing from the plant/vine.
What is the importance of Jesus seeing Zacchaeus and inviting himself to Zaccaeus' house?
Jesus saw Zaccaeus even though he was small and people didn't like him. Jesus noticed that Zaccaeus wanted to change his life and his ways. Jesus wanted to have a relationship with Zaccaeus.
If Jesus is the light, and John tells us to walk in the light; How do you do that?
Spending time with Jesus. Allowing Him to guide you instead of your own desires.
Jesus says that He has other sheep not a part of this pen... Who are the "other sheep"?
We are the other sheep. It's important for bus to know that Jesus was Jewish. When he says other sheep he is referring to gentile believers (us)
How many ways are there to God? Or how do you get to Heaven?
There is only one way to God, through Jesus.
(John 15:5-8) What does it mean to remain or Abide in Christ
Abiding is a moment by moment decision, it is a day by day task to consistently choose Jesus and to choose to be with Him. By abiding in Jesus we allow His words to transform our lives and change us from the inside out
Jesus says that he came to seek and save the lost. What do you think this means?
Jesus seeks after those who do not know Him. Jesus wants people to have a relationship with him. Even sinners like Zacchaeus.
Read John 8:13. Why is this a challenge to Jesus?
They're calling Jesus a liar
Who in the story would be the sheep thief?
The devil is a common answer to this question, and not wrong but... The pharisees were the thieves in the story. They pretended to be religious so other people would follow them and see them as holy, instead of looking to God who truly is Holy.
(John 14:8-11) What is Jesus' response to Phillip?
After all this time walking with Jesus and seeing miracles, Phillip should have known who Jesus' father was, and He should have known He was the messiah.
(John 15:12-16) Disciples were seen as servants of their teachers, here Jesus calls His disciples His friends. Are you friends with Jesus? Explain.
We can be friends with God, but there also exists within this friendship a reverence and a respect for God because of His holiness.
Why does Jesus say that salvation has come to the house of Zacchaeus?
Jesus says this because HE invited himself into Zacchaeus' home. This is Jesus inviting Zacchaeus into a relationship with him. Zacchaeus found salvation through repentance and a relationship with Jesus.
What does Jesus mean when he says Moses doesn't hive them bread from heaven, but His father did?
God was taking care of their needs and providing for them. Jesus is saying that it wasn't Moses that gave them bread from Heaven, but God the Father.
Jesus calls Himself the door or the gate (John 10:7-10). What does this mean?
This means that Jesus is the way to God. He is the one who leads us to Him.
(John 11:32-35) What is Jesus' response to finding Lazarus' tomb? Why did Jesus weep even though He knew Lazarus would be raised?
We think Jesus wept because He wanted to be present with the family. Lazarus would have been a close family friend. Jesus shows us that it's okay to mourn those close to us even if we're going to see them again.
Compare & Contrast and Christian life that looks like it needs cut (no fruit), and a life that needs pruned (has fruit)
Hint* Fruits of the Spirit
A fruitful life looks like one that has things in Galatians 5:22-23. This answer will vary, points up to the leaders