But will you die?
Jesus makes a major declaration at the start of the chapter. What does He promise to those who follow Him as the “light of the world”?
They will not walk in darkness but will have the light of life.
What physical condition did the man have from birth that set the stage for the miracle?
He was blind from birth.
According to Jesus, how do the sheep respond to the shepherd’s voice?
They recognize it and follow him.
In the opening chapter, who is described as being with God in the beginning and bringing light into the world?
The Word (Jesus), who became flesh.
In the opening chapters, what was John the Baptist’s primary purpose in baptizing and preaching?
To prepare the way for Jesus and reveal Him to Israel.
The Pharisees challenge Jesus’ testimony. What legal principle do they cite to claim His testimony is invalid?
That He is testifying about Himself without another witness.
When the disciples ask whose sin caused the man’s blindness, what purpose does Jesus give instead?
That the works of God might be displayed in him.
Jesus uses a second metaphor besides “shepherd.” What does He call Himself, and what does it mean?
He calls Himself the door (or gate), meaning He is the way into safety and salvation.
What early miracle in Galilee revealed Jesus’ glory and caused His disciples to believe in Him?
Turning water into wine at Cana.
In John 4, Jesus heals a nobleman’s son from a distance. What does this miracle highlight about Jesus’ authority?
His power is not limited by physical location.
When Jesus says, “The truth will make you free,” what kind of slavery is He referring to?
Slavery to sin.
Why were some Pharisees upset about the healing, even though a miracle had clearly occurred?
Because Jesus healed on the Sabbath, which they believed violated their traditions.
What key difference does Jesus highlight between the good shepherd and the hired hand?
The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep, while the hired hand runs away when danger comes.
In His conversations with Nicodemus and the Samaritan woman, what two spiritual needs does Jesus emphasize?
The need to be born again and the need for living water that leads to eternal life.
After feeding the five thousand, Jesus teaches that people must seek more than physical bread. What does He call Himself in this teaching?
The Bread of Life who gives eternal nourishment.
Jesus tells some listeners that their actions reveal who their true spiritual father is. What behavior does He point to as evidence?
Their rejection of truth and desire to carry out deceitful or destructive intentions.
When the healed man is questioned repeatedly, what bold statement does he make that frustrates the Pharisees?
He says that Jesus must be from God because no one could open the eyes of the blind otherwise.
Jesus says He has “other sheep” not of the current fold. What is He referring to?
The inclusion of others (beyond Israel) who will also follow Him, forming one united flock.
Throughout chapters 5–8, Jesus makes several claims that anger the religious leaders. What central theme do these claims share?
His divine authority and unity with the Father.
When the disciples are terrified during the storm, what does Jesus do that reveals His identity and calms their fear?
He walks on the water and reassures them, showing divine authority.
Jesus’ statement “Before Abraham was, I am” provokes an extreme reaction. What claim is He making, and why does the crowd attempt to stone Him?
He is claiming eternal existence and divine identity, which the crowd interprets as blasphemy.
After the man is cast out, Jesus speaks with him again. What deeper truth does Jesus reveal about spiritual sight and blindness?
That those who recognize their need can truly see, while those who claim to see remain spiritually blind.
Jesus says He lays down His life “so that” He may take it up again. What authority does He claim that shocks His listeners?
He has authority both to lay down His life and to take it up again, given by the Father.
By chapter 10, Jesus describes Himself as the Good Shepherd. What two key actions does He say distinguish the Good Shepherd from all others?
He knows His sheep by name and lays down His life for them.
In John 10, Jesus says the sheep know His voice — but what deeper truth does He connect to this recognition?
That He knows His sheep intimately, just as the Father knows Him and He knows the Father.