Lesson 7

Question 1

1. True/False

The bible shows Nicodemus was immediately converted at His encounter with Jesus.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

2. Explain the contrast between Nicodemus and the women at the well in the way Jesus spoke of his identity.

Answer 2

Jesus spoke to Nicodemus in veiled terms (John 2:18-22) but gave one of the clearest statement of His identity that He is the Messiah to the Samaritan woman (John 4:26)

Question 3

3. Multiple choice

Jesus’ journey through Samaria revealed?

a. He has rejected the Jews
b. He was short of time so he took a shortcut
c. He specifically went to save the women
d. He came as Saviours of the world to Jews and Gentiles (d is the correct answer)

Answer 3

d. He came as Saviours of the world to Jews and Gentiles

Question 4

4. Name the three barriers to Jesus talking with the women at the well.

Answer 4

1. Radical
2. Cultural
3. Theological

Question 5

5. Which word in the following was not in the original text ‘I that speak unto thee am He’?

Answer 5

The word ‘He’ in italic, was added supposedly to make sense in English

Question 6

6. Name the mountain revered by the Samaritans

Answer 6

Mount Gerizim

Question 7

7. What initially convinced the men of the city to come and hear Jesus?

Answer 7

The women’s testimony

Question 8

8. When should I witness?

Answer 8

When you have the opportunity

When you have a listening ear

Question 9

9. What control did Jewish culture have over Jesus?

Answer 9

None