Further Study

Review Questions

These questions are designed to help you review important material covered in the lecture.

1. How do we know that the Apostle John wrote the Gospel of John?
2. What was the purpose for John writing his gospel?
3. In John 1, how did John summarize the whole gospel?
4. How did Jesus’ own people treat him when he began his public ministry?
5. What events took place during Jesus’ private ministry?
6. What things did the conclusion of Jesus’ ministry confirm?
7. Why is the concept of believing so important to John’s gospel?
8. How was Jesus the fulfillment of God’s ancient promises to his people Israel?
9. How is Jesus’ identity as the Son of God parallel to his identity as the Christ?
10. What is eternal life?

Application Questions

Application questions are intended for group discussions.

1. How does knowing that John wrote the Gospel of John influence the way we read it?
2. How should the purpose behind John’s gospel impact the way we live?
3. How does Jesus’ farewell discourse apply to your life?
4. How does John’s gospel influence the way we read the other gospels?
5. How should we live knowing that Jesus has miraculously changed our lives?
6. How should we live in light of Jesus’ resurrection and coming return?
7. What encouragement do we gain from Jesus’ high priestly prayer?
8. Why is it important to know that Jesus was willing to be crucified?
9. What can we learn from Thomas being skeptical about Jesus’ resurrection?
10. How should we view God’s Law, knowing that Jesus has fulfilled it?
11. How should Jesus being “I Am” impact the way we read the Old and New Testaments?
12. How should we respond to the gift of eternal life we have through Jesus?
13. What is the most significant thing you learned in this lesson?