The Gospel of John P.2

Question 1

What claim does John make about Jesus? (Check all that apply.)

Answer 1

Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God.

Jesus is the human embodiment of God’s Word and glorious presence.

Jesus has come to reveal who God truly is.

Question 2

Who did Jesus travel toward Jerusalem to heal?

Answer 2

Lazarus

Question 3

What can serve as Jesus’ divine personal presence in any space and time?

Answer 3

The Spirit

Question 4

What does Jesus say will happen to his followers? (Check all that apply.)

Answer 4

They will face oppresssion, The Spirit will empower them to carry on his misson

Question 5

What type of kingdom does Jesus represent

Answer 5

An upside down kingdow

Question 6

True or False: Jesus followers are most effective when they listen for Jesus and simply obey his word.

Answer 6

TRUE

Question 7

What does “the disciple whom Jesus loved” do with the rest of his life?

Answer 7

bear witness to the story of Jesus by writing the Gospel

Question 8

What is the primary purpose of the Gospel of John?

Answer 8

To affirm Jesus as the Messiah and the Son of God, portraying Him as the human embodiment of God’s Word and presence.

Question 9

What does the first half of the Gospel of John focus on?

Answer 9

Jesus’ miraculous signs and bold claims about His identity, illustrating His fulfillment of Israel’s history and the tension with Jewish leaders.

Question 10

What key event leads to the plot against Jesus in the Gospel of John?

Answer 10

The resurrection of Lazarus.

Question 11

What is the focus of the second half of the Gospel of John?

Answer 11

Jesus’ final night and His parting words to the disciples, including His act of humility in washing their feet.

Question 12

What does Jesus washing the disciples’ feet symbolize?

Answer 12

His mission of self-giving love and foreshadowing His impending death for humanity’s sins.

Question 13

What is the ‘Great Command’ given by Jesus to His disciples?

Answer 13

To love one another as He has loved them.

Question 14

How does Jesus reassure His disciples about His departure?

Answer 14

He emphasizes the arrival of the Holy Spirit (The Advocate), who represents His divine presence and will guide them.

Question 15

What metaphor does Jesus use to describe the connection between Him, the Father, and His disciples?

Answer 15

The metaphor of the vine and branches.

Question 16

What is the mission of the disciples as outlined in the Gospel of John?

Answer 16

To love others and bear witness to the truth, exposing human selfishness and declaring God’s love.

Question 17

What does Jesus predict regarding His followers?

Answer 17

He predicts opposition and persecution but encourages them not to fear as He has achieved victory over the world.

Question 18

What happens during Jesus’ arrest?

Answer 18

Soldiers fall backward when Jesus identifies Himself with the declaration ‘I am,’ underscoring His divine identity.

Question 19

Before whom is Jesus tried, and what does He clarify about His kingdom?

Answer 19

He is tried before Jewish high priests and Roman Governor Pilate, clarifying that His kingdom is not of this world.

Question 20

What significant event occurs after Jesus’ death?

Answer 20

His tomb is found empty by Mary and other disciples, symbolizing victory over death.

Question 21

How does the resurrection of Jesus relate to earlier signs in the Gospel of John?

Answer 21

It connects to previous signs like turning water into wine and raising Lazarus, affirming Jesus’ identity as the Son of God.

Question 22

What occurs during Jesus’ post-resurrection encounters with His disciples?

Answer 22

He commissions them to continue His mission, empowering them with the Holy Spirit.

Question 23

What is foreshadowed in Jesus’ interaction with Peter after the resurrection?

Answer 23

Peter’s future sacrifice.

Question 24

What does John’s Gospel ultimately aim to do?

Answer 24

To provide a testimony of Jesus as the Messiah and Son of God, inspiring belief in His life, death, and resurrection.