Ch. 9 The Gospel of John

true of false? Unlike the synoptic gospels which focus on the divinity of Jesus, John's gospel focuses on Jesus' humanity.

False- John's gospel focuses on divinity while the synoptics focus on Jesus' humanity

True or false? In John's gospel a mention of "The Jews" refers to all those who practiced Judaism as well as those people who continued to reject Jesus and persecuted the Jewish Christians.

False

true or false? the author of John's gospel was not an eyewitness to Jesus' life.

False

true or false? the gospel of John was composed between 60-70 AD.

False- 90-100 AD

Explain for whom may John have written his gospel for?

Christians who may have needed to differentiate themselves from other groups.

true or false? The miracle story of multiplication of the loaves appears in the synoptic gospels, but the miracle fo walking on water does not.

False- walking on water is in the synoptic gospels

What distinction, or "first" does the Samaritan women enjoy?

She was the first missionary to spread the word about Jesus.

Why did God choose to become human?

So everyone who believes in him can have eternal life and so he could communicate with us about God

What does the prologue celebrate about Jesus Christ?

The preexistent world, his participation in Creation, and his role in guiding humans.

In what sense were some of the Pharisees also blind

They were spiritually blind.

True or false? Its likely that the disciples like presbyter John took the beloved disciples testimony and, in stages, produced a gospel that centered on the concerns of their own local Christian community.

True

True or false? Jesus' claim of divine authority enraged those who opposed him.

True

true of false? Christology from below refers to Jesus' human nature while a Christology from above refers to Jesus' divine nature.

True

Fill in the blanks: In the ____ Discourse Jesus teaches about his _____, claiming that he replaces the _____ in the Exodus. he explains this teaching in _____ with the sign of the multiplication of loaves. Jesus is the new ____ God has given to his disciples and their source of _____, a shocking teaching that caused many to ____ him.

-Bread of Life -identity -Manna -John -bread -eternal life -???

Fill in the blanks: In the ______ discourse Jesus contrasted the role of the Shepard with someone who is simply _____ to guard the sheep and will not risk his ____ for them. He identified himself as the ____ for the sheep. Jesus suggested that the Jewish people who _____ him by his voice and follow him are like sheep following their ____.

-Good Shepard -hired -life -gate -reorganize -Shepard

Fill in the blanks: To the _____ who advocated perfect obedience to the Law, _____ said that he did not come to _____ the law or the prophets, but to fulfill them. However, they advocated perfect _____ to the law which led them to _____ others. Jesus, however, interpreted the law in a _____ way, "upgrading" people's understanding of the ____.

-Pharisees -Jesus -abolish -obedience -judge -divine -Law

Fill in the blanks: The main focus of the Book of _____ is Jesus' miracles- called works or ____ in Johns gospel- and their implications. they reveal his _____, explain his reason for _____ to earth, display his heavenly glory, and reveal his relation to his _____ Father.

-Signs -signs -identity -coming -heavenly

Fill in the blanks: There are some important differences between John and the synoptics. It includes ______ not found in the other three, Jewish _____ as part of Jesus' ministry, and the division of Jesus' ministry between _____ and Jerusalem. Additionally, Jesus speaks in long _____ and uses the great _____ statements that reveal who he is in relation to _____ and you.

-characters -feasts -Galilee -discourses -"I AM" -God

Fill in the blanks: While the synoptic Gospels initially teach about Jesus' ________, John initially tells his readers of his ________ and later introduces his humanity. However, though the gospels have different starting points and _______ both approaches reflect the truth of the ______: Jesus us both _______ human and _______ divine.

-humanity -divinity -emphases -Incarnation -fully -fully

Briefly list the 4 part organization of Johns gospel.

-prologue: Jesus' divinity and preexistence of Jesus as Incarnate Logos or Word -Book of Signs: 7 miracles -Book of Glory: meaning of Jesus' passion, death, resurrection -Epilogue: Resurrection appearance in Galilee

Fill in the blanks: The miracle Jesus performed at the _____ marked the first time Jesus revealed his _____. In her concern for others, Mary _____ on behalf of the wedding hosts. the first sign helped the disciples to ______, revealed his power over _____, and foreshadowed his ministry by ______ other by acting with _____.

-wedding at Cana -glory -intercedes -believe -nature -helping -authority

Fill in the blanks: John the Evangelist drew from _____ and _____ traditions that were shared in common with the synoptics and the final ______ of the gospel used the synoptics as sources, though not to a great _____. One of the major sources included ______ three of which are ______ to John. Another important source was a version of Jesus' ______ and Resurrection Narratives.

-written -oral -editor -extent -7 miracles -unique -Passion

who does the gospel of John challenge?

Certain followers of John the Baptist who wrongly believed John the Baptist was the Messiah.

What does the gospel of John emphasize about Jesus Christ?

He is the one who mediates between God and humanity.

What did Jesus do in Samaria that would have offended his comtempories?

He spoke in public to a women and to a hated Samaritan who was a notorious sinner.

Which issue, relating to Jesus' ministry, most disturbed Jewish leaders? why?

Jesus' role in forgiving sins. Religious leaders thought he was trying to be God. They got offended

In what ways did the raising of Lazarus prefigure Jesus' own death?

Lazarus "rose" from the dead and performing the miracle brought attention to Jesus that hastened his own death.

true or false? Jesus' raising of Lazarus led many to believe in him but led others to be threatened by him because they feared that the Romans would come and take away the land and nation of the Jewish people.

True