Chapter 5/6 Flashcards
How is Gospel of John structured
1st half - book of signs
2st half - book of glory
What is the book of signs about?
Focuses on 7 miracles which points to Jesus’ divinity
What is the book of Glory about?
Starts with Jesus washing disciples feet, then giving long talks at the Last supper. His self control in his finals days are also expressed in the book of Glory.
What was Gospel of John written
Between 90 and 100 AD
What did the author of John want to accomplish with the Gospel of John?
Assure jewish Christians belief in Jesus.
Logos
The word
What is “The word” in the Gospel of John referencing
Genesis
First sign
Jesus turning water to wine at the wedding feast at Cana
How does Jesus respond to Mary asking him to change the water to wine
My hour has not yet come
What is Jesus’ hour
His final hour
How is Jesus’ hour referenced in the OT
Moses lifting the serpent on the staff in the desert, Israelites were being bit by serpents, all who looked at Moses staff would be healed
Confusion in Gospel on John
Jesus talking about spiritual realities - Person talking about earthly realities.
In John, who converted in secret
Nicodemus - a Pharisee
What is the light and dark representing in Gospel of John
Light - People being in understanding
Dark - Lack of understanding Jesus’ true identity
Example of Nicodemus being confused
Born again and returning to the mothers womb yet Nicodemus doesn’t realize this is spiritual allusion.
What character returns in the Gospel of John
Nicodemus - at Jesus’ trial and he pushes for a fair trial
How does Jesus break social barriers
He speaks with a Samaritan woman - Violates norms, talking to non Jew and a women
He reveals divine knowledge of her marriage troubles and she begins to realize he is the messiah.
2nd sign
Cure to Royal officials son
3rd sign
Cure to man at Pool of Bethesda
4th sign
Multiplication of Loaves