Chap 17-18

Question 1

2. Who are the unfruitful branches (John 15:2,6)?

Answer 1

Those who don’t abide in Christ (Judas, ones who depart from Johannine community)

Question 2

3. Who are the fruitful branches (John 15:2-6)?

Answer 2

Those who remain in Christ

Question 3

5. What are four covenantal blessings mentioned in John 15:7-17?

Answer 3

Answers to prayer
Spiritual fruitfulness
Being loved and chosen by God
Joy

Question 4

1. What two themes again dominate John 16:24b-33?

Answer 4

Jesus’ departure

The Spirit’s arrival

Question 5

5. How does the end-time promise of glory relate to Jesus land the kingdom of God?

Answer 5

Judaism anticipated that the Messiah would come with power and glory to establish the kingdom of God

Question 6

9. When was the end-time holy war fought according to John 16:33?

Answer 6

The Cross and Resurrection