The Gospel of John Ch.1

Question 1

What does the author of the Gospel call himself in the book?

Answer 1

The disciple Jesus loved

Question 2

Why does the author write the Gospel?

Answer 2

So that Jesus can change your life forever

Question 3

What does the opening of the Gospel reference or allude back to?

Answer 3

The Book of Genesis

Question 4

Why did God the Son become human?

Answer 4

To reveal God the Father to us

Question 5

How many titles are given to Jesus within the first chapter of the Gospel?

Answer 5

7

Question 6

After Jesus performs a sign or makes a claim what do people have to do?

Answer 6

Make a choice about who they think Jesus is.

Question 7

What is Jesus’ first sign?

Answer 7

The wedding at Cana

Question 8

What is Jesus really referring to when He says that He will “destroy this temple” and rebuild it in three days?

Answer 8

His body

Question 9

Who does Jesus meet at the well?

Answer 9

A Samaritan woman

Question 10

Who does Jesus say works on the Sabbath as well?

Answer 10

His Father

Question 11

Ultimately, Jesus says that He is the new _____.

Answer 11

Temple

Question 12

After the raising of Lazarus, what do the Israelite leaders do?

Answer 12

Reject Him

Question 13

Who wrote the Gospel of John?

Answer 13

It was written by ‘the disciple whom Jesus loved,’ possibly John the Son of Zebedee or John the Elder.

Question 14

What is the purpose of the Gospel of John?

Answer 14

The purpose is to help readers believe that Jesus is the Messiah and have life in His name.

Question 15

How is the Gospel of John structured?

Answer 15

It has two main halves: the first half covers Jesus’ miraculous signs, and the second half focuses on His final night, arrest, trial, death, and resurrection.

Question 16

What is the “Word” according to the Gospel of John?

Answer 16

The ‘Word’ refers to Jesus as the embodiment of God’s will, both distinct from and fully divine.

Question 17

How does John the Baptist introduce Jesus?

Answer 17

He calls Jesus the Messiah and Son of God, giving Him seven titles that reflect His divine role.

Question 18

What is Jesus’ first miraculous sign in the Gospel of John?

Answer 18

Turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana.

Question 19

What does Jesus’ cleansing of the Temple signify?

Answer 19

It symbolizes His authority and points to His coming sacrificial death, where His body will replace the Temple as the meeting place between God and humanity.

Question 20

What does Jesus explain to Nicodemus?

Answer 20

Jesus explains that Israel needs spiritual rebirth, not just new teaching, to enter God’s kingdom.

Question 21

What does Jesus offer the Samaritan woman at the well?

Answer 21

He offers ‘living water,’ symbolizing eternal life infused with God’s love.

Question 22

What is the significance of Jesus’ miracles on Jewish feast days?

Answer 22

Jesus uses the festivals to reveal His identity, such as claiming to be the true bread of life, the light of the world, and the Holy One of God.

Question 23

What is Jesus’ final miraculous sign in the first half of the Gospel?

Answer 23

Raising Lazarus from the dead, which foreshadows His own death and sets in motion the plan for His crucifixion.

Question 24

What theme is emphasized in Jesus’ raising of Lazarus?

Answer 24

Jesus’ act of love and sacrifice, pointing forward to His own death on the cross for the salvation of humanity.

Question 25

What does Jesus claim about His relationship with God the Father?

Answer 25

Jesus claims that He and the Father are one, making Himself equal with God, which leads to increased hostility from the religious leaders.