Gospel of john

Gospel of John

 

ASSIGNMENT 7

This assignment covers John 16-18.

 

 

1.         What specific forms of persecution did Jesus predict of His disci​ples? 16:1-2.

 

2.         Read the following passages and comment on their relevance to verses 1-2 (Acts 7:58; 9:1-2; 22:20; 26: 10; Philippians 3:6;  I Timothy 1:13).

 

3.         What is the fundamental reason that some would persecute Christ's followers?  16:3.

 

4.         Even though Jesus would soon leave His disciples, what spe​cial promise did He give them?  16:5-7.

 

5.         What new element in the Paraclete's mission does Jesus reveal? 16:8-11.

 

6.         Although the Paraclete is advocate and comforter for believers, what will his position be in relation to unbelievers?  16:8.  Bruce, p. 318.

 

7.         In what way would the Paraclete be a token of judgment upon “the ruler of this world?”  16:11.  Bruce, p. 319.

 

8.         Explain the role of the Paraclete as revealer of “truth.”

 

9.         Does this mean “all truth?” Does that role pertain to the special disciples (Apostles) only, or to all believers? 16:13-15. Bruce, p. 320.

 

10.     As a matter of review, list the five functions of the Spir​it. Bruce, p. 321.

 

11.     Study verses 16-19. What was Jesus saying?  Bruce, pp. 321f.

 

12.     Explain v. 20.  When would the world rejoice, and when would the disciples sorrow “be turned into joy?”  Bruce, p. 322.

 

13.     What illustration does Jesus use to show that the disciples' time of sorrow will later turn to joy?  16:21f. (cf. 20:20).

 

14.     What bearing does verse 26 have on Christ’s role as Mediator between his followers and God?  Bruce, p. 324.

 

15.     What did the disciples mean by saying that Jesus had no need to be asked questions?  16:29-30.  Bruce, p. 325. 

 

16.     What is “the world” and how would Jesus overcome it? 16:33.  Bruce, p. 326.

 

17.     What is the most appropriate title for the prayer by Jesus in Chap​ter 17? Why?  Bruce, p. 328.

 

18.     What “hour” has finally come?  17:1.

 

19.     What is necessary for one to have eternal life? 17:3.  Bruce, p. 329.

 

20.     While in the flesh, how had Jesus glorified the Father?  17:4.

 

21.     What request shows that the Word (logos) was eternally with the Father?  17:5.

 

22.     How had the selected disciples proved themselves?  17:6. Bruce, p. 331.

 

23.     How could Jesus speak with confidence of his weak disciples “in the perfect tense?”  17:10.  Bruce, p. 331.

 

24.     What is the meaning of Jesus’ prayer “Holy Father, keep them in thy name?”  17:11.  Bruce, p. 332.

 

25.     Who is “the son of perdition” of verse 12, and to what scripture does Jesus allude?  Bruce, pp. 287, 332.

 

26.     Do you think Jesus intended for his followers to remove themselves from the world and live as monks or hermits? 17:15. Read I Peter 2:9-15.  Bruce, p. 333.

 

27.     Discuss the meaning of the word “sanctify” in verse 17. Consult a Bible Dictionary or Greek Lexicon. See Acts 9:13 and  I Corinthians 1:1-2).

 

28.     Discuss the concept of unity among believers for which Jesus prayed.  17:20f.  Bruce, p. 335.

 

29.     What does Jesus pray for his disciples relative to his glory?  17:24.

 

30.     Identify Kidron (or Kedron).  18:1.

 

31.     Why does the writer state “Judas also, who betrayed him, knew the place?”  18:2.

 

32.     Summarize the account of Judas, the soldiers, and the officers arresting Jesus.  18:3-13.  Bruce, p. 340.

 

33.     What caused the soldiers and officers to fall backward as Jesus identified himself?  18:5-6.  Bruce, p. 341.

 

34.     In light of 17:12, explain verse 9.  Bruce, p. 342.

 

35.     Of what well-meant but inappropriate act was Peter now guilty?    18:10.

 

36.     Why would the Evangelist, unlike the Synoptists, mention the servant's name whose ear was severed?  18:10.  Bruce, p. 342.

 

37.     What was the principal reason for Jesus' rebuke of Peter for wielding the sword? 18:11.

 

38.     Give the relationship of Annas and Caiaphas.  18:13. Bruce,  p. 343.

 

39.     Why was Jesus first taken to Annas for questioning? 18:13. Bruce, p. 343.

 

40.     Was Jesus tried before Annas and Caiaphas during the day or at night? 18:28 (cf. Luke 22:66). Bruce, p. 345.

 

41.     How did Jesus answer Annas when asked concerning his teaching?  18:19-21.

 

42.     What reason did a temple officer give for striking Jesus?    18:22.

 

43.     Does Peter's threefold denial of Jesus mean that he com​pletely lost his faith? 18:25-27 (cf. 13:38; I Peter 1:3).

 

44.    What does Bruce say about the absence of details concerning Jesus' appearance before Caiaphas? 18:28. Bruce, p. 348-9.

 

45.     Why would entering the Roman praetorium constitute defile​ment for the Jews?  18:28.  Bruce, p. 349.

 

46.     Define Pilate's official position.  18:29.  Bruce, p. 349.

 

47.     What two things are suggested by the Jews' answer to Pilate “It is not lawful for us to put any man to death?”  18:31.  Bruce, pp. 350f.

 

48.     According to the Evangelist, why was it necessary for the Roman authorities to give the sentence of death to Jesus? 18: 31f. (cf. Leviticus 24:16). Bruce, p. 351.

 

49.     What claim by Jesus could be interpreted that he was equally "king of the Jews" and "the Son of God"?  Bruce, p. 352.

 

50.     What does Jesus' answer to Pilate, as found in verse 36, show as to the nature of His kingdom (kingship)?  Bruce, p. 353.

 

51.     Did Pilate understand that Jesus was not claiming to be an earthly (or political) king?  18:37-38.  Bruce, p. 354 (cf. footnote 26, p. 357).

 

52.     What was Pilate's official verdict concerning the charges made against Jesus?  18:38.

 

53.     Pilate reminds the Jews of what custom the Roman authori​ties adhered to at each Passover?  What was the result? 18:39-40.