Chap 12-13

Question 1

2. What is the historical background of the Feast of Dedication?

Answer 1

Judas Maccabaeus’s rededication of the Jerusalem Temple after Seleucid desecration. (Hanukkah)

Question 2

3. What two truths about Jesus are developed in John 10:24-39?

Answer 2

Jesus is the Messiah and Son of God

Question 3

1. Discuss John’s usage of irony in chapter 11?

Answer 3

Lazarus’ resurrection becomes the point of no return for the Jews planning Jesus’ death
(Jesus rising to life becomes the Jews turning point to bring Jesus’s death. Lazareth’s death form a picture of the death and resurrection of Jesus. )

Question 4

2. According to John 11:4-6, why did Jesus allow Lazarus to die?

Answer 4

So that he could be raised, glorifying God and His Son

Question 5

What was the “sign” value of the resurrection of Lazarus?

Answer 5

Foreshadowing of Jesus’ upcoming death and resurrection