Study Guide: Gospel of John / week 4
- Intervarsity / 2UC WM
- Mar 15, 2017
- 2 min read
Day 1 / Read John 10
Discovering the Word
What spiritual truths is Jesus trying to convey in verses 1-5?
In verses 11-15 Jesus talks about the shepherd’s care for his sheep. What can you learn from those verses about Jesus’ care and relationship with you?
According to Jesus, how are the Jews in this passage different from his sheep (vv. 22-27)?
When Jesus claims that he and the Father are one, the Jews pick up stones to stone him (vv. 30-33). Do you think his defense is a denial of his deity (vv. 33-36)? Explain.
Applying the Word
How do you respond to promises and assurances Jesus gives his sheep in verses 28-29?
Which promise from Jesus in this chapter is most encouraging to you? 3. How can Jesus' promise help you when you have doubts?
Praise God for giving you such a Good Shepherd.
Day 2 / Read John 11
Discovering the Word
How can we resolve the apparent conflict between Jesus’ love for Lazarus and his deliberate delay in helping him (vv. 4-5)?
What additional insight into God's purposes can we gain from Jesus’ statement in verse 15?
What elements of doubt and faith do you see in Martha's statements to Jesus (vv. 17-27)?
How should Christ's statement in verses 25-26 radically alter our views of life and death?
Why do you think John emphasizes that Jesus was deeply moved by Mary's grief and the anguish of those with her (vv. 28-38)?
How would you explain the fact that the people who see the same miracle respond in two totally different ways (vv. 45-57)?
Applying the Word
How can those verses help us when we feel abandoned by God in a time of great need?
In what ways will this chapter change the way you respond to personal difficulty or the apparent delay of God?
Thank God for his personal presence with you.
Day 3 / Read John 12
Discovering the Word
What motivates Mary to pour expensive perfume on Jesus' feet?
Judas objects to Mary’s extravagance. What motives and wrong thinking lie behind his objection (vv. 4-8)?
What do the shouts of the crowd tell us about their expectations of Jesus (vv. 12-10)?
How do Christ’s statements about his mission clash with the crowd's expectations (vv. 23-28)?
When we stubbornly refuse to believe, what happens to our spiritual senses, and why (vv. 37-41)?
Jesus’ last public message to his people is recorded in verses 44-50. What indications do you find that he is still reaching out in love and grace to those who have rejected him?
Applying the Word
In what ways should we be extravagant in our devotion to Jesus?
How can you apply the example of Jesus to people who reject you or your testimony about Christ?
In your own life are you more interested in earthly acclaim and glory or are you willing to lose your life for Christ's sake? Examine your direction and life goals in the light of Jesus' commitment to do the will of the Father.
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