The Gospel of John P.2 Flashcards
What claim does John make about Jesus? (Check all that apply.)
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.
Who did Jesus travel toward Jerusalem to heal?
Lazarus
What can serve as Jesus’ divine personal presence in any space and time?
The Spirit
What does Jesus say will happen to his followers? (Check all that apply.)
They will face oppresssion, The Spirit will empower them to carry on his misson
What type of kingdom does Jesus represent
An upside down kingdow
True or False: Jesus followers are most effective when they listen for Jesus and simply obey his word.
TRUE
What does “the disciple whom Jesus loved” do with the rest of his life?
bear witness to the story of Jesus by writing the Gospel
What is the primary purpose of the Gospel of John?
To affirm Jesus as the Messiah and the Son of God, portraying Him as the human embodiment of God’s Word and presence.
What does the first half of the Gospel of John focus on?
Jesus’ miraculous signs and bold claims about His identity, illustrating His fulfillment of Israel’s history and the tension with Jewish leaders.
What key event leads to the plot against Jesus in the Gospel of John?
The resurrection of Lazarus.
What is the focus of the second half of the Gospel of John?
Jesus’ final night and His parting words to the disciples, including His act of humility in washing their feet.
What does Jesus washing the disciples’ feet symbolize?
His mission of self-giving love and foreshadowing His impending death for humanity’s sins.
What is the ‘Great Command’ given by Jesus to His disciples?
To love one another as He has loved them.
How does Jesus reassure His disciples about His departure?
He emphasizes the arrival of the Holy Spirit (The Advocate), who represents His divine presence and will guide them.
What metaphor does Jesus use to describe the connection between Him, the Father, and His disciples?
The metaphor of the vine and branches.
What is the mission of the disciples as outlined in the Gospel of John?
To love others and bear witness to the truth, exposing human selfishness and declaring God’s love.
What does Jesus predict regarding His followers?
He predicts opposition and persecution but encourages them not to fear as He has achieved victory over the world.
What happens during Jesus’ arrest?
Soldiers fall backward when Jesus identifies Himself with the declaration ‘I am,’ underscoring His divine identity.
Before whom is Jesus tried, and what does He clarify about His kingdom?
He is tried before Jewish high priests and Roman Governor Pilate, clarifying that His kingdom is not of this world.
What significant event occurs after Jesus’ death?
His tomb is found empty by Mary and other disciples, symbolizing victory over death.
How does the resurrection of Jesus relate to earlier signs in the Gospel of John?
It connects to previous signs like turning water into wine and raising Lazarus, affirming Jesus’ identity as the Son of God.
What occurs during Jesus’ post-resurrection encounters with His disciples?
He commissions them to continue His mission, empowering them with the Holy Spirit.
What is foreshadowed in Jesus’ interaction with Peter after the resurrection?
Peter’s future sacrifice.
What does John’s Gospel ultimately aim to do?
To provide a testimony of Jesus as the Messiah and Son of God, inspiring belief in His life, death, and resurrection.
