Lesson 3

Question 1

What are some of the truths Jesus revealed to the Samaritan woman at the well?

Answer 1

God is a Spirit, true worship must be in spirit and in truth, if you knew the gift of God you would ask, he is the Messiah

Question 2

Briefly recount the history of the Samaritans and indicate the reason for the Jews’ disdain of the people.

Answer 2

-After the divide, Northern Kingdom is conquered by the Assyrians (721 BC)
-Capital of Samaria become depopulated expect for the poor and undesirable
-People from other nations were brought in and intermarried with these remaining people, resulting in the Samaritan race
-Samaritans were both a mixed race, and mixed their worship of God with worship of idols

Question 3

Note in this scriptural account how the Lord is deft at drawing a person out to recognize their spiritual need. How might we learn from the Lord Jesus and His attitude from the Samaritans.

Answer 3

We should make people feel wanted (not unclean), while still dealing with the problem of sin; remember that harvest always begins right where you are

Question 4

From John 5:16, shed some light on the viciousness of religion.

Answer 4

-Jews persecuted Jesus and sought to kill him for healing a lame man on the Sabbath
-Shows they cared more about tradition than the needs of people, and that they cared about tradition so much they were willing to kill over it

Question 5

Using John’s Gospel, recount scripture that validates the deity of the Lord Jesus.

Answer 5

-John 5:17-18: Jesus referred to God as his Father, thus making him equal with (ie. the same as) his father
-John 5:21-22: Jesus claims power of life and judgment, the right to the worship of men, and the power to give eternal life to those who hear and believe

Question 6

Explain why the religious Jews for the most part rejected Jesus and His claims (John 5:40)

Answer 6

Did not want Him, didn’t have the love of God in them, would’ve been willing to accept a false Messiah who came in his own name

Question 7

List some reasons why Jesus prayed.

Answer 7

to make right decisions, have spiritual authority to minister, keep the flesh under subjection, resist temptation, defeat Satan

Question 8

What was Jesus’ primary purpose for ministry?

Answer 8

To lead people to salvation

Question 9

What kind of training did the Lord give his disciples? Why is this significant?

Answer 9

daily “on-the-job-training”; shows he was close to his disciples

Question 10

List three “religious duties” from Matthew chapter 6.

Answer 10

1.) Alms giving
2.) Prayer
3.) Fasting