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Bible Study Questions onThe Gospel of Johnby David E. PratteA workbook suitable for Bible classes,family studies, or personal Bible studyAvailable in print atwww.gospelway.com/sales
Bible Study Questions on the Gospel of John:A workbook suitable for Bible classes, family studies,or personal Bible study Copyright David E. Pratte, 2013, 2014Minor revisions 2016All rights reservedISBN-13: 978-1495959882ISBN-10: 1495959880Printed books, booklets, and tracts available atwww.gospelway.com/salesFree Bible study articles online atwww.gospelway.comFree Bible courses online atwww.biblestudylessons.comFree class books atwww.biblestudylessons.com/classbooksFree commentaries on Bible books atwww.gospelway.com/commentaryContact the author atwww.gospelway.com/commentsNote carefully: No teaching in any of our materials is intended or should ever beconstrued to justify or to in any way incite or encourage personal vengeance orphysical violence against any person.“He who glories, let him glory in the Lord”– 1 Corinthians 1:31Front Page PhotoSea of Galilee, also Kinneret, Lake of Gennesaret, or Lake Tiberias“So when they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea anddrawing near the boat; and they were afraid. But He said to them, ‘It is I; do not be afraid.’” –John 6:19,20 (NKJV)Photo credit: israeltourism/Itamar Grinber distributed under Creative Commons license, viaWikimedia CommonsScripture quotations are generally from the New King James Version (NKJV), copyright 1982,1988 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. used by permission. All rights reserved.Workbook on JohnPage #2
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Bible Study Questions on the Gospel of JohnIntroduction:This workbook was designed for Bible class study, family study, or personal study. The classbook is suitable for teens and up. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but insteadurge students to study to understand Scripture.Enough questions are included for teachers to assign as many questions as they want for eachstudy session. Studies may proceed at whatever speed and depth will best accomplish the needsof the students.Questions labeled "think" are intended to encourage students to apply what they have learned.When questions refer to a map, students should consult maps in a Bible dictionary or similarreference work or in the back of their Bibles. (Note: My abbreviation "b/c/v" means "book,chapter, and verse.")For class instruction, I urge teachers to assign the questions as homework so students cometo class prepared. Then let class time consist of discussion that focuses on the Scripturesthemselves. Let the teacher use other Scriptures, questions, applications, and comments topromote productive discussion, not just reading the questions to see whether they were answered“correctly.” Please, do not let the class period consist primarily of the following: "Joe, will youanswer number 1?” “Sue, what about number 2?" Etc.I also urge students to emphasize the Bible teaching. Please, do not become bogged downover "What did the author mean by question #5?" My meaning is relatively unimportant. The issueis what the Bible says. Concentrate on the meaning and applications of Scripture. If a questionhelps promote Bible understanding, stay with it. If it becomes unproductive, move on.The questions are not intended just to help students understand the Scriptures. They are alsodesigned to help students learn good principles of Bible study. Good Bible study requires definingthe meaning of keywords, studying parallel passages, explaining the meaning of the text clearly,making applications, and defending the truth as well as exposing religious error. I have includedquestions to encourage students to practice all these study principles.Finally, I encourage plain applications of the principles studied. God's word is written so soulsmay please God and have eternal life. Please study it with the respect and devotion it deserves!For whatever good this material achieves, to God be the glory.You can find Bible study commentary and notes to accompany these questions atwww.gospelway.com/sales David E. Pratte, June 21, 2017Workbooks, commentaries, and topical studies for sale in print atwww.gospelway.com/salesTo join our mailing list to be informed of new books or special sales, contact theauthor at www.gospelway.com/commentsWorkbook on JohnPage #4
Assignments on John 1Please read John 1 and answer the following questions:1. List 4 things you know about the apostle John.2. Who is “the Word” (cf. v14), and what does 1:1,2 tell us about Him?3. List and explain two passages elsewhere that express the Divine nature of Jesus (that Heis called “God” or possesses Deity).4. Find and list two passages that show the Son is a separate individual from the Father (i.e.,the Father and Son are two separate beings).5. Special Assignment: Explain how the Son could be with God and still be God.6. What did “the Word” make – 1:3?7. List other passages showing the Universe was made through Jesus.8. Case Study: Suppose a friend asks whether Jesus was eternal or was a created being. Howcould you use John 1 to answer the question?9. What two characteristics did the Word have according to 1:4,5?10. For each of these characteristics, find another passage showing Jesus possessed it.(Think: In what sense did Jesus possess these qualities?)Page #5Workbook on John
11. Define “witness.” Who bore witness in 1:6-8? (Think: Note words like “witness,”“testimony,” etc., throughout John. What does this tell about the purpose of John’s book?)12. Why did this witness give his testimony?13. How did the world react to “the light” – 1:9,10? Why was this improper?14. How did “his own” treat Him – 1:11? (Think: Who were “his own,” and how should theyhave treated Him?)15. What blessing did He give to those who believe on Him – 1:12?16. Case Study: Suppose a friend claims that whenever anyone believes, he immediatelybecomes a child of God. Is this what the passage actually says? Explain.17. What information does 1:13 add about being born to become a child of God?18. List and explain two other passages showing how people become children of God or areborn again.19. 1:14 identifies the “Word” as being who? (Think: What does it mean that He is the “onlybegotten of the Father”?)20. What did the Word do according to v14? (Think: According to other gospel accounts, howand when did the only begotten of the Father become flesh?)Workbook on JohnPage #6
21. What did John (the Baptist) say about Jesus – 1:15? Explain. (Think: How could the“Word” have been both before and after John — cf. v1?)22. What have we received from Jesus – 1:16?23. What contrast is made between Moses and Jesus – 1:17?24. List other passages showing the gospel offers men grace.25. List other passages showing the gospel requires obedience to commands or law.26. Case Study: Suppose a preacher says Jesus brought grace and truth, so we don’t have toobey commands. How would you respond? Did Moses reveal any truth? Does the gospel includeany laws? In what sense did Jesus reveal grace and truth, in contrast to Moses?27. In what way can we not know about God? Then how can we know about God – 1:18?(Think: Why is Jesus qualified to declare God to us?)28. Who questioned John the Baptist, and what did they ask – 1:19?29. Who did John say that he was not – 1:20? (Think: What does this show about John?)30. Who else did John deny that he was – 1:21? (Think: Was there any sense in which Johnwas Elijah? Who was “the prophet”?)Page #7Workbook on John
31. What further question was asked of John, and how did he reply – 1:22,23?32. What passage was the basis of John’s statement, and what does it mean?33. What question did the agents of the Pharisees ask next – 1:24,25?34. How did John compare himself to the one to come after him, and what does this mean –1:26,27?35. Where was John baptizing, and what is meant by “beyond Jordan” – 1:28?36. How did John describe Jesus in 1:29? Where else is Jesus called a lamb?37. What Old Testament practice does John’s expression refer to, and what does it mean asapplied to Jesus?38. What statement, previously made by John, is applied directly to Jesus in 1:30?39. What sign was used by God to identify to John the one for whom he was preparing theway – 1:31-33? According to other accounts, when did this sign occur (give b/c/v)?40. In what would Jesus baptize people? List other passages about this practice.41. Special Assignment: Explain at least three facts you know about Holy Spirit baptism.Workbook on JohnPage #8
42. In 1:34, who did John say Jesus was, and what does this term mean?43. On the next day, who did John again identify Jesus to be – 1:35,36? Where else had Johnsaid this about Jesus?44. What happened as a result – 1:37?45. What did John’s disciples request and what happened as a result – 1:38,39?46. Who was one of John’s disciples who followed Jesus? Who was his brother – 1:40? (Think:Since the other one of the disciples who followed Jesus is not named, who might he be?)47. List some other things you know about these two brothers.48. What did Andrew do for Peter in John 1:41,42?49. Who did he say Jesus was? Explain the significance of this term.50. What name did Jesus give Simon, and what does this name mean?51. Case Study: Catholics claim Jesus gave Peter this name because the church would bebuilt on Peter — Matt. 16:18. How would you respond? Note 1 Corinthians 3:11.52. Application: What can we learn from observing what Andrew did for Peter in this story?Page #9Workbook on John
53. On the next day, whom did Jesus call – 1:43? What did He say to him?54. Where was this man from? Who also lived there – 1:44? (Note: See a map.)55. Whom did Philip find, and what did he say regarding Jesus – 1:45?56. What attitude was expressed toward Nazareth – 1:46? How did Philip respond? (Think:What does this tell us about Jesus’ hometown?)57. How did Jesus describe Nathanael – 1:47? What does this tell you about him?58. What question did Nathanael ask Jesus, and what was Jesus’ answer – 1:48? (Think: Whatability of Jesus does this demonstrate?)59. What did Nathanael then call Jesus – 1:49?60. Explain the meaning of the terms Nathanael used for Jesus.61. What did Jesus say Nathanael would see – 1:50,51? (Think: Explain this.)62. Application: What can we learn about personal evangelism from these stories? (Think:Four people became disciples of Jesus in John 1:35-51. What did they later have in common?)Workbook on JohnPage #10
Assignments on John 2Please read John 2 and answer the following questions:1. What event occurred (2:1), and where was it (see map)2. Who was present – 2:1,2?3. What problem occurred, and what request did Jesus’ mother make – 2:3?4. What did Jesus tell His mother, but how did she respond – 2:4,5?5. How many water pots were present, and how large was each – 2:6?6. Look up the size of the pots, and calculate the total amount of liquid involved. (Think: Whatlessons can we learn from the amount of wine Jesus made?)7. What did Jesus say to do with the water? What happened then – 2:7-9?8. What observation did the ruler of the feast make about the wine – 2:10? What does thisprove?9. What effect did this event have – 2:11?Page #11Workbook on John
10. For each of the following passages, indicate whether the “wine” was alcoholic or not:Isa. 16:10Isa. 65:8Jer. 48:33Rev. 19:1511. List at least 3 Bible passages about drunkenness or the danger of alcoholic wine.12. Application: Considering the above information, what can you conclude about thealcoholic content of the wine Jesus made? Would He have made this much alcoholic wine (like wehave today) for people who had already drunk all the wine available? Explain.13. Where did Jesus go next, and who else went there too – 2:12? (See map.)14. List other passages showing that Jesus had brothers (and/or sisters) in the flesh.15. Case Study: Catholic teaching says that Mary was a perpetual virgin, even after Jesuswas born. Explain the significance of the above information for this doctrine.16. Where did Jesus go next and for what purpose – 2:13?17. List other passages about this feast and explain the purpose of it.18. What did Jesus find happening in the temple – 2:14?Workbook on JohnPage #12
19. Describe what He did about this – 2:15.20. List at least 2 other passages describing Jesus doing a similar act. (Think: Do all thesepassages refer to the same event? What do you make of this?)21. What reason did Jesus give for His action – 2:16?22. What Scripture did Jesus’ act remind His disciples of – 2:17? Explain the application toJesus’ act.23. Application: What lessons can we learn from this event about worship? What can welearn about spiritual vs. material interests? List applications regarding the church anddenominational practices today.24. What question did the Jews ask Jesus regarding the cleansing of the temple – 2:18?(Think: Why would they ask such a question?)25. What response did Jesus give – 2:19?26. What did the Jews think Jesus’ statement meant – 2:20?Page #13Workbook on John
27. How did Jesus’ enemies later use this statement against Him (see cross-references)?28. What did Jesus’ statement really mean – 2:21? Explain.29. Case Study: Premillennial folks say that Jesus did not know, when He began Hisministry, that He would have to die. How can you use this passage to help such people?30. What effect did Jesus’ statement have on the disciples later – 2:22?31. Application: What does this show regarding the purpose of prophecy and theresurrection?32. What else did Jesus do at the feast, and what was the result – 2:23?33. What power did Jesus have according to – 2:24,25?34. Who else has such power (see 1 Kings 8:39)? Since Jesus had this power, what does thisprove about Jesus?Workbook on JohnPage #14
Assignments on John 3Please read John 3 and answer the following questions:1. Who came to Jesus by night? What conclusion had he reached about Jesus – 3:1,2?2. What did Jesus say one must do to enter the kingdom of God – 3:3?3. What did Nicodemus say in response that showed he misunderstood – 3:4?4. List and explain at least 3 other passages about being born again, becoming a child ofGod, or receiving a new life.5. What two aspects of the new birth did Jesus identify in – 3:5? (Think: What role does the“Spirit” play in the new birth?)6. List 3 other passages showing that water baptism is essential to salvation.7. Case Study: Some people say the “water” in v5 refers to physical birth. How would yourespond? How did the subject of physical birth enter this discussion? Does any other command ofGod require water besides baptism?8. What two births did Jesus contrast in 3:6? (Think: What does v8 mean?)9. How did Nicodemus show his confusion (3:9)? How did Jesus respond (v10)?10. What was the source of Jesus’ information, and how did people respond to it – 3:11-13?11. Special Assignment: List other passages showing Jesus came from heaven. Explainthe significance of this claim.Page #15Workbook on John
12. Describe the Old Testament event mentioned in 3:14 and give b/c/v for it.13. Explain how Jesus was lifted up in a way similar to this Old Testament event.14. What gift did God give to the world, and what motivated the gift – 3:15,16? (Think: Whatneed did man have that made this gift necessary?)15. As a result, what blessing can we receive, and what must we do to receive it?16. List other passages showing what Jesus did so we can be forgiven.17. Case Study: Suppose someone claims John 3:16 shows we are saved by faith; baptism isnot mentioned, so it is not necessary to salvation. How would you respond?18. What was not the purpose for which Jesus came – 3:17? (Think: In what sense was it notnecessary for Him to come for that purpose?)19. Why do some men hate light (truth), but other men love it – 3:19-21?20. Application: Give some examples that illustrate the principle of vv 19-2121. Where was John the Baptist baptizing now, and why was he there – 3:23? (Note: locate ona map.)22. Special Assignment: What can we learn from v23 about the action of baptism?Workbook on JohnPage #16
23. What problem did John’s disciples have – 3:26? (Think: What does v27 mean?)24. What did John remind his disciples in 3:28 that he had previously taught? Give b/c/vwhere he taught this.25. Explain John’s parable in 3:29.26. Case Study: Some people say they are members of the church begun by John andwearing His name. What application can be made to such people from the teaching of John?27. Who came from heaven? What is His position – 3:31? (Think: To whom does this refer?)28. What reception did people in general give His testimony – 3:32?29. When people did receive His testimony? What did that prove – 3:33? Explain.30. What is the relationship between the Father and the Son – 3:34,35? (Think: What is meantby “He gives not the Spirit by measure”?)31. What is the consequence of believing or not believing – 3:36?32. List other passages that show whether or not a child of God can so sin as to fall fromgrace or be eternally lost.33. Case Study: Some people claim that v36 proves one who believes “has everlasting life.”If we “have” it, then we can never be lost. How would you respond?Page #17Workbook on John
Assignments on John 4Please read John 4 and answer the following questions:1. Where did Jesus go and why – 4:1,2? (Think: Why would Jesus act this way under thesecircumstances?)2. Who did the actual baptizing of Jesus’ followers?3. Application: What can we learn from this event about the importance of who actuallybaptizes a person?4. What area and what city did Jesus pass through (see map) – 4:3-5?5. What Old Testament event related to this region? What landmark was there – 4:6?6. What time was it, how did Jesus feel, and what did He do? (Think: What lessons can welearn from the way Jesus felt and yet what He did in this story?)7. Who came, and why did she come – 4:7?8. What request did Jesus make? Where were His disciples at this time – 4:7,8?9. Why did Jesus’ request seem strange to the woman – 4:9?10. Application: What does this show about Jesus’ attitude toward other races?11. List other passages showing Jesus wants people of all races and nations to be saved.Workbook on JohnPage #18
12. What offer did Jesus make to the woman – 4:10?13. What objections did the woman raise – 4:11,12?14. What results would come from drinking this water – 4:13,14? (Think: What was the livingwater that Jesus offered?)15. What request did the woman make, and what shows that she was still confused aboutJesus’ meaning – 4:15?16. What request did Jesus make next, and what did the woman answer – 4:16,1717. What did Jesus tell h
Bible Study Questions on the Gospel of John Introduction: This workbook was designed for Bible class study, family study, or personal study. The class book is suitable for teens and up. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand Scripture.
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from average to bad. Paraphrases, such as the Living Bible, are useful for devotional use. 2. Study Bibles are a great addition to your Bible study tool box. As a start, I would recommend three: The Ryrie Study Bible, The Thompson Chain Reference Bible, and the Nelson Study Bible 3. Bible concordances are important. These books list every verse .
Bible Story Time Setting the Stage—Sing an action song about being helpful. CD player Bible Song and Prayer Time—Sing a song, bring out the Bible, and pray together. Bible, construction paper, scissors, CD player, basket or box Hear and Tell the Bible Story—Act out a story about Jonathan helping David, and learn an action rhyme. CD player .
can open the Bible to Matthew 2:1 and point to the verse. Using Bible verses with young children gives adults opportunities to reinforce the truth that the Bible is a special book. Using Bible Skills with Kids Developing Bible skills with kids takes place every time they use their Bibles. Consider all of the moments in a single Bible study time:
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