John 9 – 14

Answers

2009

Chapter 8 ended with a definitive statement by Jesus declaring His deity, “The truth is, I existed before Abraham was even born (v.38).” This is one of the three “I AM” statements made in chapter eight alone. He is declaring Himself to be YAHWEH, Jehovah, the God of the OT. As God, He performed miracles in order to meet human needs and to use these miracles to convey spiritual truths. His miracles were His “credentials” to prove He was the Messiah. One of theses miracles was that “the blind receive their sight” and we see it demonstrated in this chapter.

Chapter 9 – Jesus Heals

The man in this story was born blind and had never before seen the beauty of God’s creation or the faces of his loved ones. When Jesus came upon the scene, everything in his life changed and he was made to see. However, the greatest miracle was not that his blindness was cured, but that his heart was opened to the Savior.

1. What strikes you about the disciples’ attitude toward this man (9:2)? (A) They did not look at him as an object of mercy but rather as an object for a theological discussion. It is much easier to discuss sin than it is to help a brother in need.

2. What was their take on the cause of his blindness? (A) They believed it was the cause of sin, either his own or his parents.

3. In Jesus’ answer in v.3, is He suggesting neither the man nor his parents sinned? (A) Jesus did not mean that the man had not sinned, or that his parents had not sinned. Rather He meant that the blindness was not a direct result of sin in their lives. God had allowed (not caused) this man to be born blind in order that the man might become a means of displaying the mighty works of God. Before the man was born, the Lord Jesus knew that He would give sight to those blind eyes (Psalm 139:13-16)!

4. Knowing what the consequences would be, why did Jesus heal this man on the Sabbath,? (A) The answer is in v.4 – Jesus is the “light of the world” and must work His miracles in the limited time He has on earth before the darkness overtakes it. The same is true for us as believers – we have only so much time and must be the light as long and as soon as we can.

5. The man’s neighbors brought the formerly blind man to the Pharisees. They argued among themselves about the miracle and about whom Jesus was that He performed the miracle. Note the contrasting beliefs. (A) They were divided among themselves: some believed He was a sinner; others argued that a sinner could not have done this miracle. The parents did not know who opened the man’s eyes, but the man himself said, “I don’t know whether He is a sinner, but I know this; I was blind and now I see (v.25).” The world may not believe, may ridicule and sneer, but it cannot deny our testimony when we say we were lost, and now we are saved by the grace of God.

6. The blind man became sarcastic when confronted by the Pharisees over Jesus. He knew that he was the only person who was ever born blind and then received sight. How could the Pharisees find fault with the Person who performed this miracle? Why did the Pharisees then excommunicate the man from the synagogue? (A) Because he would not speak evil of the One who performed the miracle. They sought to condemn Jesus.

7. What does Jesus mean by His statement in v. 41? (A) If you admit that you are blind and sinful, and that you need a Savior, then your sins can be forgiven, and you can be saved. But if you profess that you are in need of nothing, are righteous and have no sin, then there is no forgiveness for you.

Chapter 10 – The Good Shepherd

The Pharisees claimed to be the shepherds over Israel. Jesus knew they were false shepherds who drew Israel away from the true knowledge and kingdom of the Messiah (9:31-41). Jesus claimed to be the true shepherd appointed by the Father. The sheepfold is the nation of Israel. The Jewish leaders were like thieves and robbers, coming into the sheepfold in other ways than the true way, that is, through the door. The door is the true way unto salvation and the kingdom. That door is Jesus, and He alone! The OT’s entire purpose was to point the way to Messiah.

1. Who is the doorkeeper? (A) Jesus, “I AM” (v.7), is the door! What a beautiful metaphor this story is. V. 3 says that this shepherd, Jesus, goes even further than the typical shepherd and calls each sheep by its own name. Jesus comes to the fold of Israel and calls out His own sheep individually to come into His own Messianic fold. Jesus still calls those who will receive Him as Lord and Savior, and the call is personal and individual. He called you! *Note the Doctrine of Election!

2. What is the significance of the shepherd’s method in v.4? (A) When the true Shepherd brings out His own sheep, He does not drive them, but He leads them. He does not ask them to go anywhere that He Himself has not first gone. Those who are His true sheep follow Him.

3. How does one become one of His sheep? (A) They do not become His sheep by following Him, but by being born again!

4. Verse 9 is so important. What claim does Jesus make? (A) He is the door (the gate)! It is not about which denomination one belongs to, whether one is baptized, dunked, sprinkled, or not baptized at all. It is not about a church and its associated works; whether a person is a pastor, elder, or is one who serves coffee and makes copies. It is about a Person, the Lord Jesus Christ! To be saved, a person must enter in by the door. He must receive Christ by faith. Without it there is no salvation. Those who enter in are saved from the penalty, the power and eventually from the presence of sin * (note Justification and Sanctification).

5. Verses 14,15 should be a great comfort to believers. What comfort can you find there? (A) Jesus repeats the greatest two words ever spoken –“I AM”; indicating that He is God. We can take comfort in the fact that He knows us and we know Him and we belong to Him in the same way that He knows the Father and the Father knows Him. He loves us so much that He laid down His life for us. No one else can make these claims! If you are a believer, you are totally His!

6. Verses 27-30 are some of the greatest proofs of eternal assurance in all of Scripture. The Lord Jesus Himself utters these words. (A) Those who are true sheep of Christ hear His voice when the gospel is preached and they respond by believing in Him. Thereafter, they hear His voice day by day and obey His Word. He knows each sheep by his name and not even one will escape His attention. No one could be lost through an oversight or carelessness on His part. He gives them eternal life and says (v.28), that they will never perish – no one can take them from Him!

Chapter 11 – The Death of Lazarus

The time for Christ’s ministry on earth is quickly winding down and many who once believed are now rejecting Him. Yet some remain. His good friends, Lazarus, Martha, and Mary live in Bethany, about two miles outside of Jerusalem. Jesus is about to perform His last public miracle for this friend Lazarus whom He loved. Word was sent to Jesus that Lazarus was very ill. Rather than leave immediately and go to him, Jesus delays His return. Jesus is God: He says that He is and is about to prove it.

1. What does He say about the death of Lazarus (v.4)? (A) Lazarus’s sickness would not end in death. The real purpose of the sickness was the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified in it. God allowed this to happen so that Jesus would come and raise Lazarus from the dead. Only the Messiah could do this.

2. What does His delay say about Jesus? (A) God’s delays are not God’s denials! If our prayers are not answered immediately, perhaps He is teaching us to wait, and if we wait patiently, we will find that He will answer our prayers in a much more marvelous way than we ever anticipated.

3. The disciples feared going back towards Jerusalem because of the threat to Jesus’ life. How does He calm their fears? (A) In v.9-11, He tells them “There are 12 hours of daylight every day. As long as it is light, people can walk safely.” He was walking in perfect obedience to the Father. There was no danger of His being killed before the appointed time. He would be preserved until His work was done. It is true for us too. If we are walking with the Lord and doing His will, there is no power on earth that can kill us before God’s appointed time.

4. What does Martha’s response to Jesus in v.21 say about her faith? (A) It was real faith that enabled Martha to believe that Jesus could have prevented Lazarus from dying had He been there. But her faith was imperfect. She did not realize that Jesus could heal a man from a distance, let alone raise one from the dead. In circumstances like Martha and Mary are facing we must be strong in our faith and not short change God. All things are in the hands of the Lord, and nothing happens to one of His own without His permission.

5. Jesus responds to Martha’s cry that the smell of the dead man would by now be terrible. He says (v.40), “Didn’t I tell you that you will see God’s glory if you believe?” There are many in the crowd and not all were followers of Jesus. Would they too see His glory even though they did not believe? (A) The order of the words “believe” and “see” are important. It is as if Jesus was saying, “If you will believe, then you will see me perform a miracle that only God could perform. You will see the glory of God revealed in Me. But first you must believe, and then you will see.” Many did not believe. They saw Lazarus come to life, but missed seeing the glory of God. Even after all of these years, we believers still rejoice in that glory!

6. Proof that they did not recognize His glory as God lay in the fact that from this time forward, they plotted to kill Jesus. What was their reasoning (vv.47-50)? (A) If they did not kill Him, the whole nation would follow Him and the Romans would destroy Israel and the Temple. This one man should die for all the people!

Chapter 12 – God’s Ministry To His Own

It is now 6 days before the Passover Feast in Jerusalem and the Lord’s last days. What comfort it must have given Him to be with His loved ones again just before His time of trial and suffering.

1. Typically, Martha is serving and Mary is worshipping. Mary takes a jar of Spikenard oil, about a pounds worth (about 12 ounces and worth a years wages), and pours it over the feet of Jesus and then wipes it with her hair. Why would she do such an extravagant thing? (A) It is shortly after Lazarus was raised from the grave that this meeting occurred. She must have been overcome with thanksgiving and the realization that this Jesus was indeed the Messiah. She was saying in effect that there was nothing too valuable to give to Christ. He is worthy of everything we have and are. She showed a true servants heart as she ceremoniously washed His dusty feet and in so doing, gave all she had.

2. The Jews show their utter contempt for their faith when they disregard Scripture and prophecy, all of the miracles and teaching of Jesus and His claims to be the “I AM”. What is their response when Jesus arrives in Jerusalem? (A) They plotted not only to kill Him, but also to kill Lazarus, who had done nothing wrong. Yet, because of the raising of Lazarus, many Jews believed in Jesus.

3. As Jesus enters into the city, a crowd greets Him with palm branches and Hosanna’s (save now, we pray you). There are two different reactions seen among the people. (A) The crowd heard about the miracle of the raising of Lazarus and wanted to see this miracle worker (v.18). The leaders were angry and said (v.19), “we’ve lost. Look, the whole world has gone after Him.”

4. What was wrong about both responses? (A) Yes, the crowd wanted to see Jesus, but out of curiosity, not belief. The leaders were wrong because they did not understand that the curiosity of the crowd was a passing thing, and that those who were willing to worship Jesus as the Son of God were few.

5. Certain Greeks came to see Jesus. Why would Gentiles seek Him who ministered to Jews? (A) The Greeks were enamored with philosophy and their motto was, “Spare yourself.” They knew that His time was coming to an end and wanted to spare Him.

6. His answer? (A) It was time for the Son of Man to enter into His glory (v.23). His death would bring Him glory, not some exalted position as a philosopher.

7. Jesus says in v.26 that those who want to be His disciples must follow Him. How does one follow Him? (A) One must be born again as He commanded, obey His teachings and try to resemble Him morally. They must apply the example of His death to themselves. In death, one loses all of the physical comforts of this life. A Christian must be willing to lay it all aside for His sake.

8. Is v.31 a contradiction? Didn’t Jesus say that He came to save the world, not to judge it? (A) The world was about to crucify the Lord and in so doing, it would condemn itself. Sentence would be passed upon it for its rejection of the Savior.

V.32says, “And when I am lifted up on the cross, I will draw everyone to myself.” Does this mean that everyone will be saved (called Universalism)? (A) No. In John 5:28,29, He already said that some would be lost. It means that He will draw all kinds of people from every tribe, people and nation.
V. 34 explains some of the confusion of the people. Explain. (A) They thought that the Messiah would live forever. Why would the Son of Man die and who is He? (A) They knew from the OT that Messiah would live forever (see Isa. 9:7, Dan.7: 14). They thought that maybe the Son of Man and the Messiah were different people. He is the same, the light of the world, and He will live in eternity in the Second Coming.

Chapter 13 – Jesus Washes the Disciples Feet

The day before the crucifixion, the Lord knew that the time had come for Him to die, to rise again, and to go back to heaven. Can you imagine the emotions he experienced: The real fear of the coming suffering, the tremendous burden of guilt He was to bear, and the love of His close friends the apostles that was soon going to be put to the test? He loved them to the end and would love them for eternity. As their last supper to be shared is prepared, the Lord does the unthinkable – He performs a slave’s task and gives an important lesson on Christian attitudes and service.

Jesus takes a towel, wraps it around Himself and begins to wash the apostles feet. They react with shock and horror that God would do this for them, but they never offered to do the same to Him. Why wash their feet? (A) Jesus answers Peters protest, “But if I don’t wash you, you won’t belong to Me (v.13:8).” He is saying that without the washing there could be no fellowship with Him. As Christians walk through this world, they contract a certain amount of uncleanness. Listening to dirty talk, looking at unholy things, working with ungodly men inevitably dirty’s the believer’s life. The cleansing takes place by the water of the Word. As we read and study the Bible, as we hear it preached, and as we discuss it with one another as we do here, we find that it cleanses us from the evil influences around us. It is not about atonement, but fellowship.
Jesus said that unless He washed them, they could have no part with Him. What was He telling Peter? (A) He did not mean that he could not be saved, but rather that fellowship with the Lord can be maintained only by the continual cleansing action of the Scriptures in his life.
Jesus teaches a great object lesson as He sat down and asked questions of His followers? What are they (v.12-17)? (A) The disciples had acknowledged Jesus as their Teacher and Lord, but His example showed that the highest rank in the power structure of the kingdom is that of a servant! If the Lord and Teacher (Rabbi) had washed their feet, what excuse could they have for not washing one another’s feet?
Does Jesus mean we must literally wash one another’s feet as part of our service? (A) No, the meaning was spiritual. He was telling them that they should keep each other clean by constant fellowship over the Word. If one sees his brother or sister growing cold or worldly, he should lovingly exhort him from the Bible.
He gives one more admonishment concerning this. (A) V.17 – to know these truths concerning humility and unselfishness and service is one thing, but one can know them and never practice them. The real value and blessings lie in doing them!
Jesus predicts His betrayal and says, “I tell you this now, so that you will believe I AM the Messiah (v.19).” He is saying what? (A) He is telling them that when He is betrayed, the disciples would know that Jesus was true deity, the I AM, the Jehovah of the OT.
V.31 says that God would receive glory because of all that happens to Jesus. How? (A) God is glorified in the work of the Savior. It proclaimed Him to be a holy God Who could not pass over sin, but also a loving God who did not desire the death of a sinner; it proclaimed how He could be a just God, yet be able to justify sinners.
Jesus gives them a new commandment: “Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love will prove that you are My disciples (vv.34-35).” But the OT’s Ten Commandments already taught this. What made it new? (A) It was new because the Holy Spirit would empower believers to obey it. It was new in that it was superior to the old. The old said ‘Love your neighbor,” but the new said, “Love your enemies.” This is the true mark of a Christian!

Chapter 14 - Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life

Chapter 14 begins with more teaching preparing the disciples for when He is gone. He offers them a choice. What choice? (A) He tells them not to be troubled. “You trust God, now trust in Me (v.1).” It was there choice to fully believe in Him for the first time. They trusted in God – did they really believe He was God and would do all He said that He would? We have the same choice!
Verses 2,3 give us great comfort. Do you understand the assurance He is giving? (A) He is speaking of heaven, in which a glorious place is prepared for us and He assures us that it is so. He is there, right now, preparing that place, and when it is complete in the Father’s timetable, He will come in the air to bring us there with Him. This is the Rapture (1 Thess. 4:13-18; 1 Cor. 15: 51-58)!
Verse 14:6 makes it clear that the Lord Jesus is the way to heaven. He does not merely show the way; He is the way. Salvation is a person. That person is Jesus and He is the only way to heaven. “No one can come to the Father except through Me (v.6).”
Verse 6 continues, ‘I AM the way, the truth and the life…” He is the truth, not just one who teaches the truth. Those who have Christ have the truth. He is the life –the source of life, both spiritual and eternal. Those who receive Him have eternal life.
Jesus then gives one of the incredibly deep mysteries to the disciples. “If you had known who I AM, then you would have known who my Father is (v.7).” Verses 10,11 describe the closeness of the union between the Father and the Son. They are separate Persons, yet they are one as to their attributes and will. It is too big for us to understand. One day we will, until then, we simply must believe and rejoice!
Verses 15-21 tell of the promise of the Holy Spirit, the “Paraclete” which means one called to the side of another to help. He is to be our helper and will live with us forever. This “Spirit of Truth” teaches us the truth about Christ and glorifies Him. The later part of v.17 says, “He lives with you now and later will be with you.” Before Pentecost, the HS came upon men and dwelt with them, usually for a period of time or for a specific event. Since Pentecost, when a man believes in Jesus as Lord, the HS takes up permanent residence in you! He is the one who enables us to obey Christ’s commandments (v.21).
How does the HS “teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you (v.26)?” (A) Jesus gave believers all of the teaching needed to be a Christian – the HS fleshes out, or expands, that teaching in the NT.
The world is full of pain, sorrow, and suffering, yet Jesus said, “I am leaving you a gift – peace of mind and heart (V.27).” Is this a contradiction? (A) His peace is not about material things, but about things money could not buy – inward peace of conscience that comes from a sense of pardoned sin and of reconciliation with God. His gift is not for a time, but for eternity. We have everything In Christ!

John 9-14

Questions

2009

Chapter 8 ended with a definitive statement by Jesus declaring His deity, “The truth is, I existed before Abraham was even born (v.38).” This is one of the three “I AM” statements made in chapter eight alone. He is declaring Himself to be YAHWEH, Jehovah, and the God of the OT. As God, He performed miracles in order to meet human needs and to use these miracles to convey spiritual truths. His miracles were His “__________” to prove He was the Messiah. One of theses miracles was that “the blind receive their sight” and we see it demonstrated in this chapter.

Chapter 9 – Jesus Heals

1. What strikes you about the disciples’ attitude toward this man (9:2)? (A) They did not look at him as an object of ______but rather as an object for a _________ __________. It is much easier to ______sin than it is to ______a brother in need.

2. What was their take on the cause of his blindness? (A) They believed it was the cause of ______, either his own or his parents.

3. In Jesus’ answer in v.3, is He suggesting neither the man nor his parents sinned? (A) Jesus did not mean that the man had not sinned, or that his parents had not sinned. Rather He meant that the blindness was not a direct ______of sin in their lives. God had ________(not caused) this man to be born blind in order that the man might become a means of __________the mighty works of God. _______ the man was born, the Lord Jesus knew that He would give sight to those blind eyes (Psalm 139:13-16)!

4. Knowing what the consequences would be, why did Jesus heal this man on the Sabbath? (A) The answer is in v.4 – Jesus is the “_____of the world” and ______ ______His miracles in the ________time He has on earth before the darkness overtakes it. The same is true for us as believers – we have only so much time and must be the _______as long and as soon as we can.

5. The man’s neighbors brought the formerly blind man to the Pharisees. They argued among themselves about the miracle and about whom Jesus was that He performed the miracle. Note the contrasting beliefs. (A) They were divided among themselves: some believed He was a________; others argued that a sinner could not have done this miracle. The parents did not know who opened the man’s eyes, but the man himself said, “I don’t know whether He is a sinner, but I know this; I was ______and now I ____ (v.25).” The world may not believe, may ridicule and sneer, but it cannot deny our testimony when we say we were______, and now we are saved by the ______of God.

6. The blind man became sarcastic when confronted by the Pharisees over Jesus. He knew that he was the only person who was ever born blind and then received sight. How could the Pharisees find fault with the Person who performed this miracle? Why did the Pharisees then excommunicate the man from the synagogue? (A) Because he would not speak ____of the One who performed the miracle. They sought to condemn Jesus.

7. What does Jesus mean by His statement in v. 41? (A) If you ______that you are ______and_______, and that you need a Savior, then your sins can be forgiven, and you can be saved. But if you profess that you are in need of_______, are righteous and have no sin, then there is no forgiveness for you.

Chapter 10 – The Good Shepherd

The Pharisees claimed to be the shepherds over Israel. Jesus knew they were false shepherds who drew Israel away from the true knowledge and kingdom of the Messiah (9:31-41). Jesus claimed to be the true shepherd appointed by the Father. The __________is the nation of Israel. The Jewish leaders were like thieves and robbers, coming into the sheepfold in other ways than the true way, that is, through the door. The door is the true way unto salvation and the kingdom. That door is Jesus, and He alone! The OT’s entire purpose was to ________ ___ _____to Messiah.

1. Who is the doorkeeper? (A) Jesus, “I AM” (v.7), is the_____! What a beautiful metaphor this story is. V. 3 says that this shepherd, Jesus, goes even further than the typical shepherd and calls each sheep by its _____name. Jesus comes to the fold of Israel and ______out His own sheep _________to come into His own Messianic fold. Jesus still calls those who will _______Him as Lord and Savior, and the call is personal and individual. He called you! *Note the Doctrine of Election!

2. What is the significance of the shepherd’s method in v.4? (A) When the true Shepherd brings out His own sheep, He does not drive them, but He _____them. He does not ask them to go anywhere that He Himself has not first gone. Those who are His ______sheep _______Him.

3. How does one become one of His sheep? (A) They do not become His sheep by following Him, but by being_______ ________!

4. Verse 9 is so important. What claim does Jesus make? (A) He is the _____(the gate)! It is not about which denomination one belongs to, whether one is baptized, dunked, sprinkled, or not baptized at all. It is not about a church and its associated works; whether a person is a pastor, elder, or is one who serves coffee and makes copies. It is about a_______, the______ ______ _____! To be saved, a person must enter in by the door. He must receive Christ by______. Without it there is no salvation. Those who enter in are ______from the penalty, the power and eventually from the presence of sin * (note Justification and Sanctification).

5. Verses 14,15 should be a great comfort to believers. What comfort can you find there? (A) Jesus repeats the greatest two words ever spoken –“I AM”; indicating that ____is God. We can take comfort in the fact that He ______us and we know Him and we _______to Him in the same way that He knows the Father and the Father knows Him. He loves us so much that He laid down His ____for us. No one else can make these claims! If you are a believer, you are totally His!

6. Verses 27-30 are some of the greatest proofs of eternal assurance in all of Scripture. The Lord Jesus Himself utters these words. (A) Those who are ______ sheep of Christ hear His voice when the ______is preached and they respond by ________in Him. Thereafter, they hear His voice day by day and ______His Word. He knows each sheep by his name and not even one will escape His attention. No one could be _____through an oversight or carelessness on His part. He gives them _______life and says (v.28), that they will _______ ________ – no one can take them from Him!

Chapter 11 – The Death of Lazarus

1. What does He say about the death of Lazarus (v.4)? (A) Lazarus’s sickness would not end in______. The real purpose of the sickness was the _____of God, that the Son of God may be glorified in it. God _______this to happen so that Jesus would come and raise Lazarus from the dead. Only the Messiah could do this.

2. What does His delay say about Jesus? (A) God’s ______are _____God’s denials! If our prayers are not answered immediately, perhaps He is ________us to wait, and if we wait patiently, we will find that He will answer our prayers in a much more marvelous way than we ever anticipated.

3. The disciples feared going back towards Jerusalem because of the threat to Jesus’ life. How does He calm their fears? (A) In v.9-11, He tells them “There are 12 hours of daylight every day. As long as it is light, people can walk safely.” He was walking in perfect ________to the Father. There was no danger of His being killed before the __________time. He would be _________until His work was done. It is true for us too. If we are walking with the Lord and doing ____will, there is no power on earth that can kill us before God’s appointed time.

4. What does Martha’s response to Jesus in v.21 say about her faith? (A) It was real ______that enabled Martha to believe that Jesus could have _________Lazarus from dying had He been there. But her faith was________. She did not realize that Jesus could heal a man from a distance, let alone raise one from the dead. In circumstances like Martha and Mary are facing we must be strong in our faith and not short change God. _____things are in the hands of the Lord, and nothing happens to one of His own without His_____________.

5. Jesus responds to Martha’s cry that the smell of the dead man would by now be terrible. He says (v.40), “Didn’t I tell you that you will see God’s glory if you believe?” There are many in the crowd and not all were followers of Jesus. Would they too see His glory even though they did not believe? (A) The _____of the words “believe” and “see” are important. It is as if Jesus was saying, “If you will believe, then you will see me perform a miracle that only God could perform. You will see the ______of God revealed in Me. But _____ you must ________, and then you will____.” Many did not believe. They saw Lazarus come to life, but missed seeing the glory of God. Even after all of these years, we believers still rejoice in that glory!

6. Proof that they did not recognize His glory as God lay in the fact that from this time forward, they plotted to kill Jesus. What was their reasoning (vv.47-50)? (A) If they did not kill Him, the whole nation would _______Him and the Romans would destroy Israel and the Temple. This _____man should die for all the people!

Chapter 12 – God’s Ministry To His Own

It is now 6 days before the Passover Feast in Jerusalem and the Lord’s last days. What comfort it must have given Him to be with His loved ones again just before His time of trial and suffering.

1. Typically, Martha is serving and Mary is worshipping. Mary takes a jar of Spikenard oil, about a pounds worth (about 12 ounces and worth a years wages), and pours it over the feet of Jesus and then wipes it with her hair. Why would she do such an extravagant thing? (A) It is shortly after Lazarus was raised from the grave that this meeting occurred. She must have been overcome with ___________and the realization that this Jesus was indeed the________. She was saying in effect that there was nothing too valuable to give to Christ. He is worthy of everything we have and are. She showed a true _______heart as she ceremoniously washed His dusty feet and in so doing, gave all she had.

2. The Jews show their utter contempt for their faith when they disregard Scripture and prophecy, all of the miracles and teaching of Jesus and His claims to be the “I AM”. What is their response when Jesus arrives in Jerusalem? (A) They plotted not only to kill Him, but also to kill_________, who had done nothing wrong. Yet, because of the ________of Lazarus, many Jews believed in Jesus.

3. As Jesus enters into the city, a crowd greets Him with palm branches and Hosanna’s (save now, we pray you). There are two different reactions seen among the people. (A) The crowd heard about the miracle of the raising of Lazarus and wanted to ____this miracle worker (v.18). The leaders were angry and said (v.19), “we’ve______. Look, the whole world has gone after Him.”

4. What was wrong about both responses? (A) Yes, the crowd wanted to see Jesus, but out of_________, not________. The leaders were wrong because they did not understand that the curiosity of the crowd was a _______thing, and that those who were willing to worship Jesus as the Son of God were______.

5. Certain Greeks came to see Jesus. Why would Gentiles seek Him who ministered to Jews? (A) The Greeks were enamored with __________and their motto was, “Spare yourself.” They knew that His time was coming to an ____and wanted to spare Him.

6. His answer? (A) It was time for the Son of Man to enter into His ______(v.23). His ______ would bring Him glory, not some exalted position as a philosopher.

7. Jesus says in v.26 that those who want to be His disciples must follow Him. How does one follow Him? (A) One must be _____ _______as He commanded, ______His teachings and try to ________Him morally. They must apply the example of His ______to themselves. In death, one loses all of the physical comforts of this life. A Christian must be willing to lay it ____ aside for His sake.

8. Is v.31 a contradiction? Didn’t Jesus say that He came to save the world, not to judge it? (A) The world was about to crucify the Lord and in so doing, it would condemn______. Sentence would be passed upon it for its _______of the Savior.

V.32says, “And when I am lifted up on the cross, I will draw everyone to myself.” Does this mean that everyone will be saved (called Universalism)? (A) No. In John 5:28,29, He already said that some would be______. It means that He will draw ____ _______ of people from every tribe, people and nation.
V. 34 explains some of the confusion of the people. Explain. (A) They thought that the Messiah would live forever. Why would the Son of Man die and who is He? (A) They knew from the OT that Messiah would live _______ (see Isa. 9:7, Dan.7: 14). They thought that maybe the Son of Man and the Messiah were _________people. He is the same, the Light of the world, and He will live in eternity in the Second Coming.

Chapter 13 – Jesus Washes the Disciples Feet

Jesus takes a towel, wraps it around Himself and begins to wash the apostles feet. They react with shock and horror that God would do this for them, but they never offered to do the same to Him. Why wash their feet? (A) Jesus answers Peters protest, “But if I don’t wash you, you won’t belong to Me (v.13:8).” He is saying that __________the washing there could be no __________with Him. As Christians walk through this world, they contract a certain amount of uncleanness. Listening to dirty talk, looking at unholy things, working with ungodly men inevitably dirty’s the believer’s life. The cleansing takes place by the water of the______. As we _____and ______the Bible, as we _____it preached, and as we _______it with one another as we do here, we find that it ________ us from the evil influences around us. It is not about atonement, but fellowship.
Jesus said that unless He washed them, they could have no part with Him. What was He telling Peter? (A) He did not mean that he could not be saved, but rather that ___________with the Lord can be maintained only by the ________ cleansing action of the Scriptures in his life. Confess your sins continually.
Jesus teaches a great object lesson as He sat down and asked questions of His followers? What are they (v.12-17)? (A) The disciples had acknowledged Jesus as their Teacher and Lord, but His example showed that the highest rank in the power structure of the kingdom is that of a _________! If the Lord and Teacher (Rabbi) had washed their feet, what _______ could they have for not washing one another’s feet?
Does Jesus mean we must literally wash one another’s feet as part of our service? (A) No, the meaning was_________. He was telling them that they should keep each other ______ by constant __________over the_____. If one sees his brother or sister growing cold or worldly, he should lovingly exhort him from the Bible.
He gives one more admonishment concerning this. (A) V.17 – to _____these truths concerning humility and unselfishness and service is one thing, but one can ______them and never _______them. The real value and blessings lie in _________ them!
Jesus predicts His betrayal and says, “I tell you this now, so that you will believe I AM the Messiah (v.19).” He is saying what? (A) He is telling them that when He is betrayed, the disciples would know that Jesus was true_____, the__ ____, the _________of the OT.
V.31 says that God would receive glory because of all that happens to Jesus. How? (A) God is glorified in the _____of the Savior. It proclaimed Him to be a _______ God Who ______ ____ pass over sin, but also a loving God who did not desire the ______ of a sinner; it proclaimed how He could be a just God, yet be able to _______ sinners. *Note –“Justify” – God declares a believer righteous thru Christ.
Jesus gives them a new commandment: “Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love will prove that you are My disciples (vv.34-35).” But the OT’s Ten Commandments already taught this. What made it new? (A) It was new because the _____ _______would _________believers to ______ it. It was new in that it was _________to the old. The old said ‘Love your neighbor,” but the new said, “Love your_________.” This is the true mark of a Christian!

Chapter 14 - Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life

Chapter 14 begins with more teaching preparing the disciples for when He is gone. He offers them a choice. What choice? (A) He tells them not to be________. “You trust God, now trust in Me (v.1).” It was there _______to fully believe in Him for the first time. They trusted in God – did they __________ believe He was God and would do all He said that He would? We have the same choice!
Verses 2,3 give us great comfort. Do you understand the assurance He is giving? (A) He is speaking of________, in which a glorious place is prepared for us and He _______ us that it is so. He is there, right now, preparing that place, and when it is complete in the Father’s_________, He will come in the air to bring us there with Him. This is the ________ (1 Thess. 4:13-18; 1 Cor. 15: 51-58)!
Verse 14:6 makes it clear that the Lord Jesus is the way to heaven. He does not merely ______ the way; He ____ the way. Salvation is a ________. That Person is Jesus and He is the ______way to heaven. “No one can come to the Father except through Me (v.6).”
Verse 6 continues, ‘I AM the way, the truth and the life…” He ___ _____truth, not just one who ________the truth. Those who have Christ have the truth. He is the life –the source of life, both spiritual and eternal. Those who receive Him have ________ _______.
Jesus then gives one of the incredibly deep mysteries to the disciples. “If you had known who I AM, then you would have known who my Father is (v.7).” Verses 10,11 describe the closeness of the union between the Father and the Son. They are _________Persons, yet they are _____ as to their _________and______. It is too big for us to understand. One day we will, until then, we simply must believe and rejoice!
Verses 15-21 tell of the promise of the Holy Spirit, the “Paraclete” which means one called to the side of another to help. He is to be our _______ and will live with us_________. This “Spirit of Truth” teaches us the _______about Christ and glorifies Him. The later part of v.17 says, “He lives with you now and later will be with you.” Before Pentecost, the HS came upon men and dwelt with them, usually for a period of time or for a specific event. Since Pentecost, when a man believes in Jesus as Lord, the HS takes up _________residence in you! He is the one who ________ us to ______ Christ’s commandments (v.21).
How does the HS “teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you (v.26)?” (A) Jesus gave believers all of the teaching needed to be a Christian – the HS fleshes out, or expands, that teaching in the NT.

The world is full of pain, sorrow, and suffering, yet Jesus said, “I am leaving you a gift – peace of mind and heart (V.27).” Is this a contradiction? (A) His peace is not about _________ things, but about things money could not buy –_________peace of conscience that comes from a sense of ________sin and of ___________ with God. His gift is not for a time, but for_________. We have everything In Christ!