{"id":179,"date":"2013-11-21T04:09:34","date_gmt":"2013-11-21T04:09:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.biblestudies4you.com\/?page_id=179"},"modified":"2014-11-23T22:27:12","modified_gmt":"2014-11-23T22:27:12","slug":"jesus-according-to-john","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.biblestudies4you.com\/?page_id=179","title":{"rendered":"43. Jesus, According to John …."},"content":{"rendered":"

John\u00a0 One\u2026..(v.1-51)<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0 Verses\u00a0 1-5<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

a.\u00a0\u00a0 WHO is the Word of God?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 1-2; 1 John 5:7; Revelation 19:11-13)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

The Lord Jesus Christ is the Word of God\u2026..He IS God, and He came to earth to speak God\u2019s words to mankind,\u00a0 to reveal God to men.<\/p>\n

b.\u00a0 When did the Word of God first begin?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ( verse 1; chapter 10:30; Revelation 1:8)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

There is no beginning and no ending with God\u2026.He always has been and always will be, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, the tri-une God, God Almighty, the Lord of Hosts is His Name.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

c.\u00a0\u00a0 What do we learn about Christ\u2019s role in creation?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 3; Hebrews 1:2c)<\/i><\/b><\/i><\/p>\n

That He was in the business with His Father, He was the chief Agent by which creation was done\u2026.they were one in the creating business.<\/p>\n

d. \u00a0What do we know about Christ\u2019s continuing involvement in the affairs of creation and nature?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Hebrews 1:3)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

That He is still in control and holds things together to make sure everything continues as it was always meant to.<\/p>\n

e.\u00a0\u00a0 What proof do we have of this?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Genesis 1:11-12; Job 38:1-12; Psalm 89:8-12)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

The proof that all creatures and plant life are still producing as God ordained it in the beginning; the proof of the regularity of the tides and seasons, just as they were put in place in the first instance.<\/p>\n

f.\u00a0\u00a0 What\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 are the two attributes of Christ that we see here?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 4)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Life and Light<\/p>\n

g.\u00a0 What does this life in Christ give to mankind?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (chapter 3:19-21)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

It in turn imparts light to humans.<\/p>\n

h.\u00a0\u00a0 What does this suggest about people without Christ?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 5; chapter 8:12; <\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

2 Corinthians 4:6)<\/i><\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

That they are in darkness, with no spiritual understanding.<\/p>\n

i.\u00a0\u00a0 Why do people in this darkness refuse to come to the light that is in Christ?\u00a0\u00a0 (chapter 3:19-20)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Because their ways are evil and will be exposed and need to be dealt with\u2026..they LIKE being in the dark!<\/p>\n

j.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 If Christ is LIFE,\u00a0 how was it that men were able to put Him to death?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (chapter 10:17-18)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

It was only because He was prepared to lay His life down for the sins of mankind\u2026. no man was able to take His life from Him.<\/p>\n

k.\u00a0\u00a0 What was different about Christ\u2019s death to any other person\u2019s?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Revelation 1:18)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

He could not (and DID not ) stay dead\u2026..He had power to take it again and be resurrected to live for evermore.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Verses\u00a0 6-14<\/span><\/b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

<\/b>a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>What was John the Baptist\u2019s purpose in life?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 6-8; Luke 1:13-17)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

To be a witness and a preparer of the way for the Messiah of the Lord\u2026.he would be a preacher with the power of Elijah in the Old Testament and point people to the One Who was coming after him from God.<\/p>\n

b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>What is made very clear about John in this passage?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 8 )<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

That he was NOT the Christ, the Light of the World\u2026..the One\u00a0 who was that, was\u00a0 still to come.<\/p>\n

c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>Who sent John to do this work?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 6)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

God sent him.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/b>d.\u00a0\u00a0 In what way is everyone in the world bathed in this Light?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 9; Genesis 1:26a; 2:7)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

By the fact that everyone is born with a conscience and has a deep down God-consciousness.<\/p>\n

e.\u00a0\u00a0 What do people generally know about God?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 10)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

The fact that they don\u2019t know Him and don\u2019t WANT to know Him!<\/p>\n

f.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How can people find God?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ( Luke 11:9-10)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

By looking for Him, by asking Him to show Himself to them, and by feeling a NEED of Him.<\/p>\n

g.\u00a0\u00a0 What does God do for those who want to come to Him?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Proverbs 8:17)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Those who seek Him will find Him! and He will make them His children, part of His family.<\/p>\n

h.\u00a0\u00a0 How DOES one find Him?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 12; Romans 10:9-10, 13)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

By believing not only ABOUT Him, but believing everything that He says in His Word, and then acting on it, no matter what the cost. This is believing and receiving. Tell God all the needs of your heart and soul and then tell others. The benefits more than make up for any cost!<\/p>\n

i.\u00a0\u00a0 What are we told about this new birth?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 13; chapter 3:16)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

That it is not a natural birth\u2026.it is a supernatural birth brought about by the work of God and not of man\u2026.it is an absolute MUST to become a child of God.<\/p>\n

j.\u00a0\u00a0 What is difficult to understand in verse 14a?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Philippians 2:5-8)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

How the Word (who is Jesus Christ, God\u2019s only beloved Son)\u00a0 could humble Himself to become a human being and live on earth among all the filth of sin.<\/p>\n

k.\u00a0\u00a0 How do these verses back up the fact of His humanity?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 10; Isaiah 53:2-3; Luke 4:24, 28-29)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Because He appeared to be such an ordinary person that the average person meeting Him didn\u2019t know Who or What He really was\u2026..even those in His own town didn’t know or want Him.<\/p>\n

l. What is the very essence of His Being? What is He full of?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 14, 17)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

He is full of grace and truth.<\/p>\n

m.\u00a0\u00a0 How can you describe grace? Truth?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (chapter 17:17; Hebrews 4:16; Ephesians 5:9)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Grace is something that comes from within a person and lights up the whole person. A person who is full of grace is gracious and nothing upsets them\u2026.grace indicates mercy and forgiveness. Truth is that which NEVER deviates from what is right and holy\u2026..it is a straight ruler with not a waver in it. Truth is an absolute, and Jesus Christ and His Word are the Truth.<\/p>\n

n. What did John and Peter both say about Christ which very few other human beings have ever seen?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Luke 9:28-32;\u00a0 2 Peter 1:16-18)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

They saw His literal majesty and glory in the Mount of Transfiguration\u2026..it was something that imprinted itself on their minds forever, and made a great impact on them.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verses\u00a0 15-34<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

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  1. a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>What was John Baptist doing that fulfilled what the angel said before his birth?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 15; Luke 1:16-17)<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    He was preparing the ground for the Coming Messiah\u2019s preaching ministry on earth, and he introduced his cousin Jesus as the One Who was to come from God<\/p>\n

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    1. b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>What is the contrast between the law from Moses and the grace and truth that came from Jesus Christ?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 14, 17;\u00a0 Hebrews 7:19; 10:1, 4, 10-14)<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      The sacrifices of the law could never save a man or make him right before God, but the one sacrifice of Jesus Christ has brought salvation for ALL men down through ALL ages.<\/p>\n

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      1. c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>What did John mean when he said that although Jesus was coming after him, yet He was before him?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 15)<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        John knew that the One he knew as his earthly cousin was in fact, God from before the beginning of time.<\/p>\n

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        1. d.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>How did John describe Jesus?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 18; Matthew 3:18)<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          As the One Who had seen God face to face; as the One who was the only begotten Son of the Father Who had come from His Father\u2019s bosom.<\/p>\n

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          1. e.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>How did Jesus describe Himself?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (John 10:30, 38)<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            As being one with the Father, as being in the Father, and the Father in Him.<\/p>\n

            f.\u00a0\u00a0 Who came to check up on John?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 19)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

            The Jews sent priests and Levites to ask what he thought he was doing!<\/p>\n

            g.\u00a0\u00a0 What sort of answer did John\u00a0 give them?\u00a0 Were they satisfied with the answer?\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 20-24; Isaiah 40:3)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

            They weren’t satisfied, he said that he wasn’t the Christ OR Elijah, or even a prophet! He just quoted a verse from Isaiah which said \u201cI am the voice of one crying in the wilderness\u201d<\/p>\n

            h.\u00a0\u00a0 What had the angel promised before his birth that he would do?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Luke 1:17)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

            That he would have the spirit and power of Elijah and prepare the people for the Lord\u2019s coming.<\/p>\n

            i.\u00a0\u00a0 What did the men ask next and what did John reply?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses\u00a0 25-28)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

            Why are you baptising then if you aren\u2019t a prophet? John told them that there was a greater One soon to begin preaching who was much greater than he was.<\/p>\n

            j.\u00a0 On what occasion did John see this happen?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 29-34;Matthew 3:13-17)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

            When he baptised Jesus, the Spirit of God descended like a dove and rested on Him, and John heard the voice of God saying \u201cThis is My Beloved Son in Whom I am well pleased\u201d.<\/p>\n

            4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 verses\u00a0 35-42<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

            a\u00a0\u00a0 Who was with John Baptist at this time? Who was one of them?\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 35-37a, 40)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

            He had disciples with him too\u2026.there were two with him this day and one of them was Andrew.<\/p>\n

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            1. a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>What did John say, and what did they do?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 37b)<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              John again announced that Jesus was the Lamb of God when he met Him, and his disciples left him and went with Jesus.<\/p>\n

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              1. b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>What did they want to know? Why?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 38-40)<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                They wanted to know where He was living and wanted to spend more time with Him asking questions.<\/p>\n

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                1. c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>What time of the day was it? What did Andrew do first?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse\u00a0 41)<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  It was late afternoon and Andrew went to find his brother Peter and take him with them to see Jesus.<\/p>\n

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                  1. d.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>Who gave Peter the name of Peter?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 42)<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    Peter\u2019s given name was Simon, but when Jesus saw him, he said \u201cYou are Simon, but you will be called Cephas (or Peter) meaning (a stone). So he was mostly known as Simon Peter after this.<\/p>\n

                    e.\u00a0\u00a0 What is this section briefly about?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 43-44)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                    Calling Philip and Nathaniel<\/p>\n

                    f. \u00a0\u00a0Who found who? What\u00a0 principle do we see here?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 45; Matthew 28:19-20)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                    Jesus called Philip, then he went and took Nathaniel to meet Jesus. This is the same principle that operates today\u2026.those who know the Lord go and tell others the Gospel so that they may come to know Him too.<\/p>\n

                    g.\u00a0\u00a0 How did Philip describe Jesus to Nathaniel?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 45)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                    We have found the One Who Moses and the prophets said would come one day! It\u2019s Jesus of Nazareth!<\/p>\n

                    h.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What was Nathaniel\u2019s opinion of Nazareth?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 46)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                    Nothing good ever comes from there!<\/p>\n

                    i.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What sort of person was Nathaniel?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 47)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                    A totally honest person with no pretence at all.<\/p>\n

                    j.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What convinced him that Jesus was more than just a man?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 48 )<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                    It was Jesus\u2019 comment about him sitting under the fig tree.<\/p>\n

                    k.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What could have been going on there that sparked Nathaniel\u2019s reply?\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 49; Deuteronomy 18:15; Jeremiah\u00a0 29:12-13)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                    Nathaniel could have been sitting there meditating on the prophecies concerning Christ, OR he could have been praying specifically to KNOW God. It seems as though he had some deep soul searchings going on!<\/p>\n

                    l.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How convinced was Nathaniel that this Man was God\u2019s chosen One?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 49)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                    He was totally convinced, and gave Him His full title\u2026.Son of God, the King of Israel.<\/p>\n

                    m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What promise was Nathaniel given?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 51)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                    That one day he would see heaven open and angels going up and down to Christ.<\/p>\n

                    n.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What lesson can you get out of this passage?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Matthew 7:7)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                    That to find anything worthwhile in life, we must seek and ask for it from God\u2019s hand and then go after it, and follow it\u2026.we must ask to receive.<\/p>\n

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                    John Two\u2026\u2026(v 1-25)<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                    1.\u00a0 verses 1-5<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                    a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What was the occasion in this chapter and who was there?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 1-2)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                    It was the occasion of a family wedding in the town of Cana, and Jesus and His disciples as well as His mother were there.<\/p>\n

                    b.\u00a0\u00a0 Wine is a symbol of joy\u2026..what had happened to their wine?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 3)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                    It had run out and there was none left.<\/p>\n

                    c.\u00a0\u00a0 Did Jesus need to be told that the wine had run out? Wouldn\u2019t\u00a0 He have known the wine was finished?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                    Yes, He would have known, but Mary satisfied herself that He knew,\u00a0 then her soul was at ease.<\/p>\n

                    d.\u00a0\u00a0 What was the condition at the feast now? Why?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 3)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                    The joy had gone because of lack of proper forethought or preparation.<\/p>\n

                    e.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Why do we sometimes feel a lack in our gatherings? (1 Corinthians 11:21-22, 29-30)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                    Because we haven\u2019t prepared our heart before the Lord enough.<\/p>\n

                    f.\u00a0\u00a0 How can we fix this problem?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (1 Corinthians 11:28, 31)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                    By examining ourselves and\u00a0 taking it to the Lord in prayer; by not having a critical spirit, but prepared to take the meat and leave the bones in what we hear.<\/p>\n

                    g.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What are we told to do with our requests, even though God knows our needs and\u00a0 everything anyway?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Philippians 4:6-7)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                    We are told to make our requests to God, to wait for His action and we will have His peace in the waiting period.<\/p>\n

                    h.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What did Mary know by His answer?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 5)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                    She knew He had heard her request and that even though she could do nothing herself, she could wait for Him to act.<\/p>\n

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                    1. i.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>How does this encourage us?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Romans 8:28)<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      That even though nothing seems to be happening, things will work out OK in the end.<\/p>\n

                      2.\u00a0 verses\u00a0 6-17<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                      a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What item is mentioned next? What were they used for?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 6)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                      There were six water-pots there that were used for washing the guest\u2019s feet.<\/p>\n

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                      1. b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>What did Jesus tell the servants\u00a0 to do with them?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 7-8)<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                        To fill the water-pots full and take them to the governor of the feast.<\/p>\n

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                        1. c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>Did this make sense to the servants, especially as the water there wasn\u2019t fit to drink? What happened?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 9-10)<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                          No, it didn\u2019t make sense but they obeyed and in doing it the water became the very best sort of\u00a0 wine there was.<\/p>\n

                            \n
                          1. d.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>What lesson can we get out of this?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (1 Samuel 15:22b)<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                            To do as God says is better than our own ideas of doing things\u2026. there is joy in obeying the Lord, even though it might cut across our nature or own thoughts.<\/p>\n

                            e.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How does God view our obedience to His Word?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (chapter 15:14;\u00a0 Peter 3:4)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                            As a pearl of great price, far above any other sacrifice we might bring and we become His friends by our obedience.<\/p>\n

                            f.\u00a0\u00a0 What is the purpose of the miracles of Christ?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 11)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                            To show a glimpse of His glory, might and power, so that His people might believe in Him.<\/p>\n

                            g.\u00a0\u00a0 What is said about this miracle?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 11a)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                            That it was the first one that He performed in public.<\/p>\n

                            h.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What do we notice about the family of Jesus?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 12)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                            They were all together at Capernaum\u2026.His mother Mary and His brothers seemed to move around with Him and the disciples..<\/p>\n

                            i.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Look at a map\u2026.about how far apart were Capernaum and Jerusalem?<\/b><\/p>\n

                            About seventy five miles in a straight line.<\/p>\n

                            j.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What early training do we see that Mary\u2019s family had?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Luke 2:40-42)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                            That they were in the habit of going to Jerusalem every year for the feast of the Passover.<\/p>\n

                            k.\u00a0\u00a0 What did Jesus find in the temple this time? What had it degenerated into?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 14)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                            There were all sorts of stalls selling\u00a0 merchandise to those who had come to the temple\u2026.it had turned into a rowdy marketplace with the locals trying to make a quick deal.<\/p>\n

                            l.\u00a0\u00a0 Try to imagine the scene\u2026.what did Jesus do? How would He have been able to do this?\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 15-16)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                            He made a whip and sent the animals loose and people flying before Him; He tipped over the money boxes and turned the tables upside down and cleared everything out of the temple court. No-one could stand before Him as He was doing this in the power of the Holy Spirit and with all the authority of Almighty God behind Him.<\/p>\n

                            m.\u00a0\u00a0 What did the disciples remember afterwards about when He did this?\u00a0\u00a0 (Psalm 69:9)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                            They remembered the Psalm that said \u201cThe zeal of God\u2019s house has eaten Me up\u201d<\/p>\n

                            3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verses 18-25<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                            a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What did the Jews demand from Jesus as His reason for doing this? What did this prove?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 18)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                            They demanded a sign\u2026..this proved their unbelief in Him.<\/p>\n

                            b.\u00a0\u00a0 What was the only sign that Jesus promised them would happen?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 19)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                            The sign of His death, burial and resurrection.<\/p>\n

                            c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What symbolism did He use in saying this? How did they take it?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 20)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                            He referred to the temple (of His body), but they misunderstood Him thinking He meant the literal temple standing there.<\/p>\n

                            d.\u00a0\u00a0 What did Jesus mean when He said \u201cDestroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up again\u201d? \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(verse 21)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                            He meant that when He died, He would come back to life in three days\u2019 time.<\/p>\n

                            e.\u00a0\u00a0 How did Jesus generally speak to and teach the people who came to hear Him out of curiosity?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Matthew 13:34-35)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                            In symbolism and in parables<\/p>\n

                            f.\u00a0 What brought many to believe in him at this time?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ( verse 23; chapter 7: 43, 46; 10:41)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                            There were those who were amazed and convicted by His teaching and seeing His miracles\u2026.they knew He was no ordinary Person, and they \u00a0were prepared to listen and obey and would come back again to ask questions. It was also in fulfillment of Scripture.<\/p>\n

                            g.\u00a0\u00a0 How does God speak to people today?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Romans\u00a0 1:19-20)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                            By an inward conviction that there is something more to life; by circumstances; every death shows people that life is transient, and that it is up to the individual to do more seeking\u2026.those who seek WILL find. Creation itself is a witness to the existence of God\u2026..man is without excuse.<\/p>\n

                            h.\u00a0 \u00a0The Jewish leaders were openly skeptical of His teaching about a sign\u2026.what did they not understand in this?\u00a0 What do we have to be careful of?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 20-22; chapter 14:26)<\/i> <\/b><\/p>\n

                            They didn’t understand that He was speaking in symbolism, and we have to be discerning in what we read too, asking God to reveal these hard to understand passages to us. We have to learn to not get hung up on what we don’t understand, as God will show it to us later on as we gain more understanding of His Word,<\/p>\n

                            i.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What do verses 24-25 show that is different about Jesus as a man to everyone else?<\/b><\/p>\n

                            He knew what these people were thinking\u2026..in fact He knew their innermost being.<\/p>\n

                             <\/p>\n

                            John Three\u2026\u2026(v 1-36)<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                            1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 verses\u00a0 1-15<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                            a.\u00a0\u00a0 What convinced Nicodemus that Jesus came from God?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 1-2)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                            The miracles that Christ was doing showed Nicodemus that here was a Man who came from God.<\/p>\n

                              \n
                            1. b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>Jesus went straight to the point with this man\u2026..what did He tell him ?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 3)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                              That unless a person becomes born again from above, they cannot be part of the Kingdom of God<\/p>\n

                              c.\u00a0 What was Nicodemus\u2019 natural query to this statement?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 4)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                              What do you mean,\u00a0 BORN again? How can this happen?<\/p>\n

                              d.\u00a0 How did Jesus explain this to him?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 5-8; Titus 3:5)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              A person has to be born of water \u00a0(by confession of sin) and then of the Holy Spirit (by the Spirit of God) \u00a0to enter the Kingdom of God\u2026.a person without God\u2019s Spirit is just flesh and knows nothing more; a person born of the Spirit IS spirit (spiritual)<\/p>\n

                              e.\u00a0\u00a0 After reading the following verses, how would you explain the \u201cwater\u201d in verse 5?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Romans 10:9-10;\u00a0 Ephesians 5:25b-26; 1John 1:9)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              Water symbolises cleansing and God\u2019s Word has a cleansing effect on our lives when we heed it\u2026..it is by God\u2019s Word that we understand these things and seek Him. When we are cleansed from our sins by confessing them, the Holy Spirit then comes into the lives of each person who does this\u2026.this is the \u201cNew birth\u201d<\/p>\n

                              f.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How important is the Holy Spirit\u00a0 to a person?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Romans 8:9-14)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              If a person does not have the Holy Spirit, he does not belong to Christ\u2026..the Holy Spirit gives eternal life and strength to live the Christian life on earth.<\/p>\n

                              g.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What did Nicodemus think of Jesus\u2019 reply?\u00a0 What was Jesus’ reply?\u00a0\u00a0 (verses\u00a0 9-13)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              He was still puzzled and asked how this could happen. Our Lord explained how the teachers of the time wouldn’t believe Him, and if they didn’t believe \u00a0the earthly examples in the parables He told, how could they\u00a0 believe heavenly things? He pointed out that they hadn’t been to heaven, but He had come from there!!<\/p>\n

                              h.\u00a0\u00a0 How can people today understand the things of God?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (chapter 14:26;\u00a0 1 Corinthians 2:13-14)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              Only by the help of the Holy Spirit \u2026.He is our teacher\u2026.without His help these things are just mere foolishness and don\u2019t make sense.<\/p>\n

                              i.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Where can a person start? How does the Holy Spirit speak to people today?\u00a0\u00a0 (1 Corinthians 2:10-13; Acts 17:10-12)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              By an inward conviction first, followed by a desire to find out more, and then by reading the Scriptures.<\/p>\n

                              j.\u00a0\u00a0 When Jesus was talking to the Jews about a sign earlier, He used the temple as a symbol. What does He use now as a picture and what does it represent? What does it signify?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 14-15)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              He reminded Nicodemus about Moses lifting up the serpent in the wilderness and how the people who were bitten by the snakes would live if they only would look at it. That was all, just LOOK, nothing else to be done. In the same way, He was going to be lifted up (on the cross), and all people have to do now is to believe on Him (what He has done and their helplessness to do anything else) to receive eternal life. Being on the pole (cross) meant that He has paid the penalty for our sin when He died.<\/p>\n

                              2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verses\u00a0 16-17<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              a.\u00a0\u00a0 Why did God give His Son for the world?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 16a)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              Because He loved the world so much\u2026.God SO loved the world, that He gave\u2026..<\/p>\n

                              b.\u00a0\u00a0 What is the very essence of God?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (1 John 4:8b-10)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              Love is the very being of God<\/p>\n

                              c.\u00a0\u00a0 What is the other aspect of God\u2019s character which people prefer to forget?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Leviticus 19:2b; Isaiah 6:3)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              The holiness of God\u2026..God is utterly and absolutely holy through and through.<\/p>\n

                              d.\u00a0\u00a0 Because God has given His beloved Son for the world, what is the world\u2019s part and responsibility?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 16b; 2 Corinthians 5:20)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              To become reconciled to God by believing in, and following Him.<\/p>\n

                              e.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 When this happens in an individual\u2019s life, what is the result?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 16c; 2 Corinthians 5:21)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              Those who believe in Him will not perish but have everlasting life.<\/p>\n

                              f.\u00a0\u00a0 We often hear people saying how can a God of love allow people to perish simply because they don\u2019t believe in Him and using this as an excuse for not believing in a God like this\u2026.how can this be explained?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (2 Corinthians 5:19)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              Because His holiness demands all sin to be thrown out \u2026..God has done His part in sending His Son, now people have to do their part by confessing their sin and following Him.<\/p>\n

                              g.\u00a0\u00a0 Apart from His love for people, why else did God send His Son into the world?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 17)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              So the world (people living in it) could be saved from their sin.<\/p>\n

                              h.\u00a0\u00a0 What does God\u2019s holiness demand?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 36c;\u00a0 Revelation 21:8)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              That all evil be punished and unbelievers sent with their master Satan.<\/p>\n

                              i.\u00a0\u00a0 While God\u2019s holiness demands that sin be punished, what does His love provide?\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 17; 1 John 4:9-10; Hebrews 9:27-28a)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              A substitute who paid sin\u2019s penalty\u2026.the only sinless Man Who ever walked on this earth, God\u2019s own Son.<\/p>\n

                              j.\u00a0\u00a0 How did Jesus Christ pay for our sin?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Romans 5:6-21)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              He died a criminal\u2019s death for the crimes that we have committed, so that by believing in Him we can be set free from our sin\u2026.it was because Christ was obedient to His Father’s will in paying for sin’s penalty on the cross.<\/p>\n

                              k.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 We might feel we have never committed \u201ccrimes\u201d in the normal sense, but what two head the list of those who are thrown into the lake of fire in Revelation 21:8? What is the last one? Can we say we have never told a lie?<\/b><\/p>\n

                              The fearful and the unbelieving\u2026\u2026and it says\u00a0 ALL liars at the end of the list.<\/p>\n

                              3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verses\u00a0 18-36<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              a.\u00a0\u00a0 What are the two sets of contrasts here?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 18)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              Believing and NOT believing; pardon and condemnation.<\/p>\n

                              b.\u00a0\u00a0 What is the contrast in verses 19-20?<\/b><\/p>\n

                              Light and darkness.<\/p>\n

                              c.\u00a0\u00a0 What are human beings born into? How do they get into light?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (chapter 8:12; Colossians 1:13-14)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              Every human being is born in darkness and the only way to get out of it is to come to the Light of the World, Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n

                              d.\u00a0\u00a0 What is one reason why people don\u2019t want to come to the light?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 20)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              Because the light will expose the wickedness of their deeds.<\/p>\n

                              e.\u00a0 What sort of person will come to the Light?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 21)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              One who is not afraid of the truth because his deeds will be shown for what they are in God\u2019s light, and then he can sort himself out before God.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              f.<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0 Where were Jesus and His disciples baptising people?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 22)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              In the area of Judea.<\/p>\n

                              g.\u00a0\u00a0 Who else was preaching and baptising at the same time?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 23-24)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              John the Baptist.<\/p>\n

                              h.\u00a0\u00a0 What did John\u2019s disciples come and tell him?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 26)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              That Man you spoke about is baptising too, and everyone is going to hear Him.<\/p>\n

                              i.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What did John remind them of again?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 27-33)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              I always told you I wasn\u2019t the Messiah, only His announcer. He will increase, and I will decrease\u2026..He is come from heaven and will tell of the things of heaven.<\/p>\n

                              j.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What did John tell his disciples about those who would believe on Jesus?\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 34-36)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              That He would tell them of the things of God and they would have eternal life.<\/p>\n

                              k.\u00a0\u00a0 What IS the Bible definition of eternal life?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (John 17:3)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              To KNOW\u00a0 God and His Son Jesus Christ who He sent into the world.<\/p>\n

                              l.\u00a0\u00a0 What great Bible truth is told us again in verse 36?<\/b><\/p>\n

                              Those who believe on the Son of God, HAVE eternal life, while those who refuse to believe will not have this life but will have to endure God\u2019s righteous anger for ever.<\/p>\n

                               <\/p>\n

                              John Four\u2026\u2026(v. 1-54)<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                              1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verses\u00a0 1-14<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              a.<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0 Where were Jesus and His disciples baptising people?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 1-3)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              In the area of Judea.<\/p>\n

                              b.\u00a0\u00a0 Who else was preaching and baptising at the same time?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 1b)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              John the Baptist.<\/p>\n

                              c.\u00a0\u00a0 Where was this well and who came to it; \u00a0what did Jesus say to her?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 4-8)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              A Samaritan woman came out of the town and He asked her for a drink<\/p>\n

                              d.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What puzzled her about this request? Why?\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 9)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                              She asked how He, a Jew, would ask her, a Samaritan, for something. She was\u00a0 more puzzled at His answer to her statement, that the Jews had no dealings with Samaritans<\/p>\n

                              e.<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Where did the Samaritans originate from and why would the Jews have nothing to do with them?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>.\u00a0\u00a0 ( 2 Kings 17:24, 28-29,\u00a0 32-34)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                              They had originated from heathen people around the area when King Nebuchadnezzar resettled the land after taking the Jews captive\u2026.the Jews always regarded them as inferior, as they had mixed the worship of God with idolatry, and\u00a0 not according to God’s way.<\/p>\n

                              f.\u00a0 What was the gist of the conversation down to verse 15?<\/b><\/p>\n

                              He told her that really she<\/b> should be asking Him for living water which would NEVER\u00a0 run out! This living water would satisfy every thirst and meet every need in a person\u2019s life.<\/p>\n

                              g.\u00a0\u00a0 What finally convinced this woman that Jesus was no ordinary Man?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 17-19, 29)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              The fact that He knew all her past, including her history of having had five husbands<\/p>\n

                              h.\u00a0\u00a0 She had one final query about worship\u2026..what great truth did Christ now reveal to her about this?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 20-24)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              The place and mode was immaterial\u2026..it was the attitude of the heart and spirit that mattered\u2026 God is to be worshipped in spirit and in truth.<\/p>\n

                              i.\u00a0\u00a0 How does this conversation affect us today?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 14)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                              This water is symbolic of eternal life, and we too need to have this water\u00a0 of life\u2026.without it, we are not a child of God.<\/p>\n

                              2.\u00a0\u00a0 Verses 25-35<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

                              a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What statement did the woman now make in verse 25, and what was Christ\u2019s reply?<\/b><\/p>\n

                              She said that she knew the Messiah was coming one day and would teach them everything, to which Jesus said,\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cI am the One! \u201d<\/p>\n

                              b.\u00a0\u00a0 How are people to worship God today? What is the first thing to have or be? \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(Romans 8: 8-17)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              People CANNOT worship God without having the Holy Spirit living in their lives\u2026..a person without the Holy Spirit CANNOT please God and most certainly cannot worship God acceptably.<\/p>\n

                              c\u00a0 What amazed the disciples when they returned?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 27)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              The fact that Jesus was having a conversation with this Samaritan woman!<\/p>\n

                              d.\u00a0 What did the woman do then?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 28-30)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              She rushed off back into the city to tell the men to come out and see and hear this Man that she was sure was the Messiah.<\/p>\n

                              e\u00a0 What did the disciples want Him to do?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 31)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              They wanted Him to eat the food they had bought for Him.<\/p>\n

                              f.\u00a0 \u00a0How was Jesus feeling now?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 1)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              He wasn\u2019t hungry now, He was feasting on the fact that another hungry and thirsty soul was satisfied and that there would be others as well,\u00a0 soon. His Father\u2019s will and work was being accomplished.<\/p>\n

                              2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verses\u00a0 36-54<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              a.\u00a0 Thinking back over the previous events,\u00a0 ( chapter 2:23)\u00a0 what time of the year had the Lord started His ministry? (Remember that the Passover and Easter were more or less the same time of the year). What time of the year would it be now? (this is the northern hemisphere)<\/b><\/p>\n

                              The Passover was at the beginning of Spring, and this was four months before the harvest time.<\/p>\n

                              b.\u00a0\u00a0 What sort of harvest was Jesus speaking of here?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 35-38)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              A harvest of souls.<\/p>\n

                              c.\u00a0\u00a0 What other simile did Jesus use about bringing men to know God?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Mark 1:17)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              He told them they would become fishers of men.<\/p>\n

                              d.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What did He remind the disciples of in connection with this reaping here?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 38)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              That this was not a work that they had put any labour into, others had sown and now they were to see the reaping of the harvest.<\/p>\n

                              e.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What lesson is there in this for us today? \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(1 Corinthians 3:6-9)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              We cannot necessarily see a work right through from the beginning to the end\u2026..one sows the seed, another will till the ground and the Lord will give\u00a0 the harvest.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                              f.\u00a0\u00a0 What happened when the men of the city came to hear what the Lord Jesus had to say?\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 41-42)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              They were convicted and convinced by what He told them, and they believed on Him. They asked him to stay longer and it was two days before He and His disciples got on their way again.<\/p>\n

                              g.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What did the people of Galilee generally think of Jesus? Why?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 43-44)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              Not a lot! When you grow up with people, they take you for granted\u2026.a prophet isn\u2019t honoured in his own home town.<\/p>\n

                              h.\u00a0\u00a0 Who met Jesus in Cana and what did he want ?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 46-47)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              A certain ruler who had a very sick son that needed healing.<\/p>\n

                              i.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How did the Lord prove this man\u2019s faith ?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 48-50)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              By just speaking the word right there in the place where he met Jesus\u2026.then the man believed what He said and went home.<\/p>\n

                              j.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What did the people generally look for before they believed?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 48)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              They looked for signs and wonders.<\/p>\n

                              k.\u00a0\u00a0 What did the man find when he got home?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 51-54)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              That his son was healed at the very hour when Jesus told him to go home, that his son would live!<\/p>\n

                              l.\u00a0\u00a0 What special promise do we have today when we believe in Jesus?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (chapter 20:29)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              We have a special blessing for believing without seeing Jesus in person\u2026.. we see him by faith instead.<\/p>\n

                              m.\u00a0\u00a0 What is one sign we DO see after someone has believed?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (2 Corinthians 5:17)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              We see a change of life in that person\u2026.old habits drop off and everything is new for them and it shows. They have new desires, new friends, new places to go to with new people to meet, and new things to do.<\/p>\n

                               <\/p>\n

                              John Five\u2026\u2026(v 1-47)<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                              1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verses\u00a0 1-21<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              a.\u00a0\u00a0 What feast was this one most likely to have been?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Acts 2:1)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              It was most likely to have been the feast of Pentecost. <\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                              b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What is the gist of this story?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses\u00a0 2-15)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                              This crippled man was waiting at the Pool of Bethesda for an angel to ruffle the water. He hoped that he would be the first one to get in after that and then he would be healed. Jesus found him waiting there and asked if he wanted to be healed. He said he didn\u2019t have anyone to help him get into the water quickly enough\u2026..Jesus told him to get up and walk right there and then, and he found he could do it!<\/p>\n

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                              1. c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>Which day of the week was this miracle done on?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 16)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                The Sabbath Day.<\/p>\n

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                                1. d.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>How did the Jewish leaders view this? Why?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 18)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                  They took a dim view of it, they said the man shouldn\u2019t be carrying his bed, that that was working on the Sabbath Day, and that Jesus shouldn\u2019t have healed him on the Sabbath day.<\/p>\n

                                  e.\u00a0\u00a0 Did the man have any idea who had healed him? Why not?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 13)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  He didn\u2019t have a clue\u2026..Jesus had disappeared into the crowd and gone out of sight.<\/p>\n

                                  f.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How did the man eventually know who had done this?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 14-15)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  Jesus found him in the temple and spoke to him, then he went and told the rulers.<\/p>\n

                                  g.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What did Jesus tell him to do now that he was healed?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 14)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  He told him to not sin any more now that he was healed.<\/p>\n

                                  h.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 List the lessons\u00a0 you can get out of this story remembering these points\u2026..<\/b><\/p>\n

                                  i.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The man was one of many sick people<\/b>\u2026..Each one of us are but one of many who need to be\u00a0\u00a0 saved<\/p>\n

                                  ii.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 He badly wanted to be healed\u2026.<\/b>We had to realise that we had sinned and needed to be made clean.<\/p>\n

                                  iii.\u00a0 He had faith to believe he could be healed<\/b>\u2026.We must have faith to believe that Jesus can save us<\/p>\n

                                  iv.\u00a0\u00a0 He was warned not to slip back into his old ways<\/b>\u2026.We must take care not to back-slide into our old ways.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  i.\u00a0\u00a0 What did the Jews want to do to Jesus? Why?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 16-18)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  They wanted to kill him because the considered He had broken the Sabbath rules by healing on that day. Also because He said that God was his Father, thus making Himself equal with God.<\/p>\n

                                  j.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What did Jesus go on to say that proved this fact?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 19)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  That He was God\u2019s Son and did nothing by Himself, but only what His Father told Him to say and do.<\/p>\n

                                  k.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What did Jesus say would prove that He was God\u2019s Son?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 20-21)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  He would do even greater miracles than these, even to raising the dead!<\/p>\n

                                  l.\u00a0\u00a0 What was probably the first occasion of Him doing this?<\/b><\/p>\n

                                  When He raised the son of the widow from Nain from the dead.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Luke 7:11-16)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  m.\u00a0\u00a0 What sort of quickening (that is, making come alive) was Jesus speaking of in verse 21?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Ephesians 2:1)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  Giving life to those who are dead in trespasses and sins.<\/p>\n

                                  2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verses\u00a0 22-30<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  a.\u00a0\u00a0 What did Jesus go on to talk about in these verses?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 22-23)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  About honouring God’s Son to gain eternal life and about judment.<\/p>\n

                                  b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What has to be absolutely first in man\u2019s attitude to Christ?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 23)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  A person HAS to honour God\u2019s Son\u2026.they CANNOT honour God if they do not honour His Son.<\/p>\n

                                  c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What is going to happen at the Judgment day? Who will be involved?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 24-30; Philippians 2:9-11)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  Every single human being that has ever lived will be involved, and tha includes each one of us alive now. ALL men, that is, EVERYONE, will bow their\u00a0 knees to Jesus Christ and confess that He is Lord. Believers will do this willingly and joyfully, and unbelievers will do it unwillingly and with great mortification, to the glory of God the Father.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                                  d.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What was Jesus talking about in this passage?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 24-26)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  The life that He will give to men.<\/p>\n

                                  e.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What is it and why is it so special?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 24; chapter 17:3)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  It is KNOWING the Father and Jesus Christ, which is the beginning of\u00a0 the everlasting life that goes on in fellowship\u00a0 with Him and His Father; this knowledge keeps people from God\u2019s condemnation of going to hell; this knowledge follows through in a holy manner of life.<\/p>\n

                                  f.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How can people get this life?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 24, 40)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  By believing in Jesus Christ and His Father and getting to know Him.<\/p>\n

                                  g.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What sort of dead people is Jesus talking about in verse 25?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Ephesians 2:1-5)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  People who are walking around dead in sins and dead to God\u2026..He is not referring to people who have died physically, but those who are dead spiritually.<\/p>\n

                                  h.\u00a0\u00a0 What did He go on to say in verses 28-29?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Revelation 20:11-15)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  That one day there is going to be a day of reckoning\u00a0 where everyone who has ever lived will stand before God for Judgement.<\/p>\n

                                  i.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Who will give account to God of what was done on earth?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Isaiah 64:6; Romans 14:12)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  Each person will see themselves as God sees them and give an account of themselves to God (they won\u2019t be talking about the next person then!) and will be judged on their own admission of guilt. They will see that their good deeds are but filthy rags in God\u2019s sight.<\/p>\n

                                  j.\u00a0\u00a0 What two things did Christ do perfectly?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 30)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  He judges perfectly and does God\u2019s will perfectly.<\/p>\n

                                  k.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What was the consuming\u00a0 passion of Christ?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Matthew 26:39, 42;\u00a0 john 4:34; Hebrews 10:7, 9)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  To do the will of His Father God, it was His very meat.<\/p>\n

                                  l.\u00a0\u00a0 What do we see about the depth of His humility?\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 30)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  He said He could do NOTHING Himself, apart from His Father.<\/p>\n

                                  3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verses\u00a0 31-47<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  a.\u00a0\u00a0 What is the Scriptural principle concerning any matter at all, either secular or spiritual?\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 31-36; 2 Corinthians 13:1b)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                  That it must be attested to by two or more witnesses.<\/p>\n

                                  b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Who bore witness to Christ at the beginning of His ministry?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 32, 36-37)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  John the Baptist, the Holy Spirit, and God speaking from heaven concerning Him.<\/p>\n

                                  c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What else bore witness to Christ being Who He said He was?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 36, 39)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  The miracles that He was doing which no-one else could do, the Old Testament scriptures .<\/p>\n

                                  d.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Who bears witness to Christ today?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (1 John 1:6-8; 3:3, 10)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  In heaven\u2026. The Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit;<\/p>\n

                                  in earth\u2026.. the Holy Spirit in Christians, and the power of the Word to change a life when a person believes in the blood of Christ.<\/p>\n

                                  e.\u00a0\u00a0 What does Jesus remind His listeners about God in verse 37b-38?<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

                                  The fact that they neither knew God or had ever seen Him! They didn\u2019t have His word in them, and they were disbelieving the One who God sent to them.<\/p>\n

                                  f.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What reveals Christ to people, both then and now?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 39)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  The Holy Scriptures (the Old Testament) speak of Christ from its beginning to its end.<\/p>\n

                                  g.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What was the problem of the people in Christ\u2019s day? What about today?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 40)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  They would NOT listen to or obey Christ and His Words\u2026. they resisted Him then, and they still resist Him and His Word today.<\/p>\n

                                  h.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What do people miss out on because of this resistance?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 40b;\u00a0 chapter 1:11-12)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  They miss out on getting life, everlasting life, and they cannot receive God\u2019s love into their lives.<\/p>\n

                                  i.\u00a0\u00a0 What is the prime ambition of people, both then and now?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 41, 44)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  People want the honour of other people, to become famous and popular!<\/p>\n

                                  j. \u00a0\u00a0What does that do to a person? \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0( 1 John 2:15-17)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  It just panders to one\u2019s pride and ego, it blocks God out and doesn\u2019t last anyway!<\/p>\n

                                  k.\u00a0\u00a0 Who, or what,\u00a0 did Jesus say would accuse these unbelieving rulers? Why?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 45-47; Acts 3:22)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  The very one they trusted in (Moses) would accuse them in a coming day because he wrote of Christ, the One who would one day come.<\/p>\n

                                  l.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 They prided themselves in believing what Moses had to say\u2026..if they\u00a0 had REALLY believed Moses, how would they be viewing Christ at that moment?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 46)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  They would believe\u00a0 what He was saying to them!<\/p>\n

                                  4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Points to Ponder\u2026\u2026..<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                                  a.\u00a0\u00a0 The Jewish leaders prided themselves in their religion\u2026.what about people today who chase after other ideas, e.g. New Age teaching, eastern religions etc, or philosophies ? What does it prove?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (1 Timothy 6:3-5)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                  They are trying to replace what God has said in His Word\u2026.these things only puff up their ego and pride, proving that one knows nothing about godliness nor God Himself\u2026.it does no-one any\u00a0 REAL good and never gives the true peace that they are seeking.<\/p>\n

                                  b.\u00a0\u00a0 Where does man\u2019s true knowledge come from?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0(Verses 39-40)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                  From the Scriptures and Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n

                                  c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What are Christians to do with all these other ideas?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (1 Timothy 4:7)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  They are to have nothing to do with them, they are to shun them, refuse them and withdraw from them.<\/p>\n

                                  d.\u00a0\u00a0 What is a Christian to aim for?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (2 Timothy 2:14-16)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  Godliness, a godly attitude and contentment\u2026.not striving to get things for the sake of getting them or to be one up on the next person. They should aim to be approved by God (please Him) and be one who can rightly use God\u2019s Word.<\/p>\n

                                  \u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                  John Six\u2026\u2026(v 1-71)<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                  1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 verses\u00a0 1-15<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  a.\u00a0\u00a0 What had happened immediately prior to this section? \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(Matthew 14:10-13)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  The disciples had just told Jesus that John Baptist had been beheaded in prison and the disciples had just come back from their preaching tour.<\/p>\n

                                  b.\u00a0\u00a0 Why did Jesus take the disciples off to a deserted place?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Mark 6:27-32)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  So they could have a bit of peace and quiet and relax for a bit.<\/p>\n

                                  c.\u00a0\u00a0 What happened? How did Jesus feel towards these people who had followed Him up?\u00a0 (Mark 6:34)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  The people saw Him going away and they followed Him\u2026.as the crowd started to gather around Him to be healed. Jesus had compassion on them and felt sorry for them, so He worked with them all day.<\/p>\n

                                  d.\u00a0\u00a0 What do we notice about the time of the year? How long had Jesus been teaching and preaching by this time?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 4; chapter 2:11-13)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  It was nearly the Passover time again, so He had\u00a0 been doing His public ministry for about a year.<\/p>\n

                                  e.\u00a0\u00a0 What time of the day was it by this time? What did the disciples think He should do?\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0(verses 5-6; Matthew 14:14-15)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  It was getting towards evening, and the disciples told Him the people should be sent off to buy food and go home.<\/p>\n

                                  f.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Who did Jesus ask to get food for the crowd? What did he say?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 5-7)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  Jesus asked Philip and he said it would take a tremendous amount of money and food to feed this crowd!<\/p>\n

                                  g.\u00a0\u00a0 Andrew isn\u2019t mentioned much, but what do we find him doing on two occasions?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 8-9;\u00a0 chapter 1:40-42a)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  Bringing people to Jesus\u2026..first his brother Peter, and now this lad with buns and fish.<\/p>\n

                                  h.\u00a0\u00a0 Jesus told His disciples to do something they could cope with\u2026.what was it?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 10)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  To make the people sit down on the grass in groups.<\/p>\n

                                  i.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 He now did something that they could not do\u2026.what was it?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 11)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  He prayed and then parted out the food to His disciples to distribute to the people.<\/p>\n

                                  j.\u00a0\u00a0 What were the disciples next\u00a0 told to do?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses\u00a0 12-13)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  They were to gather up the scraps afterwards and tidy the place up.<\/p>\n

                                  k. What practical lessons can we get out of this story?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  We are to be prepared to share what we can with others, and to practice anti-litter and keep the environment clean.<\/p>\n

                                  l.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What spiritual principle do we see at work in this story?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (1 Corinthians 3:6-7)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  To do what we can and leave the rest to the Lord\u2026.to do the job that God gives us to do, often working with others, and leave the results to Him.<\/p>\n

                                  m.\u00a0\u00a0 What did this miracle convince the people of?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 14)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  That Jesus was the Promised One who would come.<\/p>\n

                                  n. What did the people want to do to Jesus? What did He do? Why?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 15, 37-40)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  They wanted to take Him by force and make Him their king, but He managed to get away from them and go up into the mountain alone. It was not in God’s purposes for Jesus to be an earthly king, and He had come to do His Father’s will in preaching to the people, not to be a king.<\/p>\n

                                  2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verses 16-21<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  a. What did Jesus tell the disciples to do after the people were fed and cleaned up behind?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 16-17; Matthew 14:22)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  To go across the lake while He sent the people away.<\/p>\n

                                  b.\u00a0\u00a0 Do you think that Jesus knew what He was sending the disciples into, that\u00a0 there was a bad storm coming? \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(verse 18)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  Yes, He did, and He knew what He was going to do too.<\/p>\n

                                  c.\u00a0\u00a0 What lesson do we get from this incident straight after the wonderful miracles they had just seen with the crowd?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Matthew 14:32-33)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  Our Lord wanted to show His disciples another evidence of Who He was by His display of power over the elements. Sometimes after a cloud nine experience with the Lord, we encounter major troubles and disappointments where we have to put into practice what we have just been taught. Just as the Lord didn\u2019t prevent the disciples from going into the storm, there are lessons for each one of us to learn from the storms of life that we go through.<\/p>\n

                                  d.\u00a0\u00a0 What did the disciples see in the middle of the storm when they were at their wits\u2019 end?\u00a0 (verse 19)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  They saw Jesus coming to them walking on the water<\/p>\n

                                  e.\u00a0\u00a0 What does Matthew tell us about this trip that none of the other accounts mention?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Matthew 14:25-32)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  The incident of Peter wanting to walk on the water too, of his faith failing him and his need of the Lord\u2019s\u00a0 help.<\/p>\n

                                  f.\u00a0\u00a0 What\u00a0 does this show us? \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(Hebrews 13:5c-6)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  That God is with us in all the storms of life, and when we are in situations where we see that we CANNOT help ourselves, that God can\u2026.when our strength and faith is not sufficient to overcome the waves \u00a0around us, He is still there with us.<\/p>\n

                                  g.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What did Jesus do with Peter?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(Matthew 14:32)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  He put out His hand and picked him up and then took him to the boat where they both got in.<\/p>\n

                                  h.\u00a0\u00a0 What happened when the Lord got into the boat with them?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 21; Matthew 14:32 ) <\/i>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                                  Everything went dead calm\u2026.the storm had stopped and they knew His peace, and the boat miraculously was where they were heading.<\/p>\n

                                  h.\u00a0\u00a0 What happens when we realise the Lord is in our storm tossed boat with us?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Philippians 4:6-7)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  The storm ceases to make us afraid and we can know His peace.<\/p>\n

                                  i.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0How does Paul put this in the above verses?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Philippians 4:6-7)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  He tells us to tell the Lord about everything, to stop being worried and anxious, and then thank him for the answer BEFORE we get it, then we will know His\u00a0 peace surrounding us even if the waves are still tossing us around.<\/p>\n

                                  j.\u00a0\u00a0 What did the Lord Jesus tell the disciples as He approached them on the sea?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 20)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  Don\u2019t be afraid, I\u2019m here!!<\/p>\n

                                  k. What does this tell us for today? What could David say in Psalm 42:5;\u00a0\u00a0 46:1-2;\u00a0\u00a0 56:3-4?<\/b><\/p>\n

                                  God does not want us to be afraid by our problems\u2026..He wants us to trust in Him, to find our refuge in Him and to wait for Him to resolve it all, and then to praise Him for His Word!<\/p>\n

                                  3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verses\u00a0 22-42<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  a.\u00a0\u00a0 What did the people do the next morning? What were they after?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 22-26)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  They went searching for the disciples and Jesus, but couldn\u2019t find them\u2026..they wanted more miracles and more free food! So they got into boats and went across the lake and finally tracked them down.<\/p>\n

                                  b.\u00a0\u00a0 Did Jesus pass over the REAL reason they wanted to see Him?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 26)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  No, He went straight to the root of the matter\u2026.it wasn\u2019t their NEED, but their GREED they wanted to satisfy! You don\u2019t want healing, you want more free food!<\/p>\n

                                  c.\u00a0\u00a0 What did He then tell them to look for?\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(verse 27)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  He told them the most important thing in life is not physical food, but spiritual food which gives ETERNAL life.<\/p>\n

                                  d.\u00a0\u00a0 What is the WORK\u00a0 that God wants every person on earth to do?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 28-29)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  It is to believe on Jesus Christ who He sent into the world.<\/p>\n

                                  e.\u00a0\u00a0 What did the people say to this statement? \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(verse 30)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  What sign will you show us then? How do we know that you are true?<\/p>\n

                                  f.\u00a0\u00a0 Their two questions to Jesus\u2026. \u201cwhat must we do?\u201d and \u201cWhat sign will you give?\u201d\u2026.. what do these questions show about their state of mind after all they saw the previous day?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 28, 30, 34)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  They didn\u2019t really WANT to do anything as simple as just believe in Him\u2026..there was resistance in their minds to His teaching, as all they wanted was free food!<\/p>\n

                                  g. They suggested that as Moses gave their fathers manna in the wilderness,\u00a0 so what sort of bread could He produce? What did Jesus say to this?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 31-35)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  It wasn\u2019t Moses who gave you this bread, it was God, and now He is offering you the TRUE bread from heaven which is the ONE Who has come into the world to give His life for the world. Those who believe on Me shall never hunger or thirst again!<\/p>\n

                                  h.\u00a0\u00a0 What did He say about their true state of mind?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 36)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  You don\u2019t believe what I say in spite of what you have seen!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  i.\u00a0\u00a0 What wonderful promise does Jesus give here that has been a comfort to many down through the centuries?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 37-40)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  He said He would NEVER throw any-one out who came to Him\u2026.His Father had given them to Him and He came to do what the Father wanted Him to. It was the Father\u2019s will that none would be lost who came to Jesus and believe on Him\u2026\u2026 in knowing Him, they would have eternal life!<\/p>\n

                                  j.\u00a0\u00a0 What was the Jews\u2019 response to all this? Why?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 41-42)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  They said, \u201cWho does He think He is! We know His parents, so how can He say He comes down from heaven??? How can He possibly say He is the Bread of Heaven?\u201d<\/p>\n

                                  k.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Where is a person most likely to be ignored and least honoured?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Matthew 13:57)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  In his home town\u2026.people say how could so and so say or do these things!!!!<\/p>\n

                                  4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verses\u00a0 43-71<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 John 15:4-6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2 Corinthians 5:21\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  \u00a0<\/b>a.\u00a0\u00a0 What did Jesus go on to say that the people took exception to?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 44-51)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

                                  I am the LIVING bread from heaven\u2026.if you eat ME you will live for ever! The bread that I give is my flesh which I will give for the life of the world.<\/p>\n

                                  b.\u00a0\u00a0 What happens when we eat food and have a drink?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  When we eat food and drink, we make it part of ourselves, and it satisfies us and makes us grow.<\/p>\n

                                  c.\u00a0\u00a0 How then would you explain\u00a0 what Jesus was saying about being the Bread of Life?\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 48-58)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  When we accept Christ and take His teachings to make them part of our daily living, we are \u201ceating\u201d of Him. He gave His flesh when He allowed Himself to be crucified by the people, He the sinless One, for the sins of the world so that those who believe can live eternally. His written Word (the Bible) is part of this “eating”, and just as we physically eat daily, so we must feed our soul daily on His Word.<\/p>\n

                                  d.\u00a0\u00a0 What did the Jewish leaders think He meant?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 52)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  They argued amongst themselves thinking that He meant He was to be eaten literally.<\/p>\n

                                  e.\u00a0\u00a0 In verses 53-58, Jesus went on to talk about this \u201cEating of Himself\u201d a bit further. What does He call the same thing in John 15:4-6? <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  He calls it \u201cabiding in Me\u201d and says that unless a person does this they can never bear fruit for God but their testimony is cut off and thrown out as a useless branch.<\/p>\n

                                  f.\u00a0\u00a0 Many of the people listening (even those who had followed Him for ages) were upset at this teaching and thought it didn\u2019t make sense? Why was this?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 59-60, 63; 1 Corinthians 2:10-14)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  Because they didn\u2019t really believe what He was saying\u2026.it is only God\u2019s Holy Spirit who shows those who believe the TRUTH. The things that Jesus was talking about here are SPIRITUAL truths and give SPIRITUAL life. Without God\u2019s Spirit (who comes with believing) a person thinks this is all rubbish, and is a NATURAL person, but when a person believes what God says, they become a SPIRITUAL person and the Holy Spirit lives in them and teaches them these SPIRITUAL truths.<\/p>\n

                                  g.\u00a0\u00a0 What was the response of a lot of the people when faced with this issue of \u201ceating\u201d the Bread from Heaven?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 66)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  They couldn\u2019t handle it, and left following Him.<\/p>\n

                                  h.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How can we apply this for today?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Romans 8:8-9)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  It\u2019s no use going to church if we don\u2019t believe what we hear there.<\/p>\n

                                  i.\u00a0\u00a0 What did Jesus say to His twelve disciples when He saw the others leaving?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 67)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  Will you leave Me too?<\/p>\n

                                  j. Who replied and what did he say?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 68-69)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  Peter spoke up and said\u00a0 \u201cWhere would we go to? You have the worlds of eternal life! We believe that You are the Messiah, the Son of the Living God!\u201d<\/p>\n

                                  k.\u00a0\u00a0 Who had shown Peter this truth? Who reveals truth to people today?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Matthew 16:14-17; chapter 16:13)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  God had shown this to Peter by His Holy Spirit, and it is the Holy Spirit who shows us the truth today.<\/p>\n

                                  l.\u00a0\u00a0 What does Jesus go on to say about His twelve disciples?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 70-71)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  I chose you twelve but one of you is a devil.<\/p>\n

                                  m.\u00a0\u00a0 Do you think that Jesus knew when He chose the twelve that Judas would betray Him in the end?<\/b><\/p>\n

                                  Yes, He knew all along\u2026.. someone had to do what Scripture declared would happen.<\/p>\n

                                  n.\u00a0\u00a0 What does this show us?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Isaiah 29:13)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  That it is possible for people to go to church each week and yet not know the Lord at all. Just imagine walking with the Son of God for three years and then betraying Him for a measly sum of money!<\/p>\n

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                                  John Seven\u2026\u2026(v 1-53)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                  1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verses\u00a0 1-30\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

                                  a.\u00a0\u00a0 What were the Jewish rulers in Jerusalem trying to do to Jesus?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 1)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  They wanted to kill Him and do away with His teachings.<\/p>\n

                                  b.\u00a0\u00a0 How many siblings did Jesus have? What were their names?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Mark 6:3)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  He had four brothers\u2026.James and Jude, Simon and Joses and\u00a0 at least two unnamed sisters (plural).<\/p>\n

                                  c.\u00a0\u00a0 Jesus had been to Jerusalem to the Passover in the fourth month, what time was it now?\u00a0\u00a0 (Leviticus 23:24, 34)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  It was time for the feast of tabernacles three months later at the end of summer.<\/p>\n

                                  d.\u00a0\u00a0 What did\u00a0\u00a0 His brothers tell Him He should do?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 3-4)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  They told Him He should go to Jerusalem and perform the miracles in front of everyone there.<\/p>\n

                                  e.\u00a0\u00a0 What was the state of the brothers\u2019 hearts towards Jesus?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 5-6)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  They didn\u2019t believe in him at this stage\u2026\u2026they were still antagonistic to Him.<\/p>\n

                                  f.\u00a0\u00a0 What about later on? Did they ever come to believe in Him? What DO we know about them?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Acts 1:14; Galatians 1 :19; 2:9)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  Yes, they did come to believe in Him. James and Jude both wrote letters which are included in the New Testament. James became one of the main leaders in the church at Jerusalem .(John’s brother James, was martyred by this time)<\/p>\n

                                  g.\u00a0\u00a0 What did Jesus tell His brothers?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 6- 10)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  To go up to the feast without Him\u2026.He waited a while before going up.<\/p>\n

                                  h.\u00a0\u00a0 There were three sorts of people looking for Jesus\u2026.who were they and how did they feel about Him?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 11-13)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

                                  There were the Jewish leaders who felt threatened by His teaching and who hated Him; those of the common people who thought He was a good Man and believed Him, and others who thought He was a deceiver but quite entertaining.<\/p>\n

                                  i.\u00a0\u00a0 What classes of people are there in the world today and how do they feel about Christ?\u00a0\u00a0 (1 Corinthians 1:21-24)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  There are those who require signs to believe, and those who consider themselves to be too intellectual and smart\u00a0 to believe, then there are those who believe and who see Christ as the Wisdom and Power of God, and trust Him.<\/p>\n

                                  j.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What amazed ALL those who heard Him speak?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 14-15)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  They recognised that He spoke with refinement and authority, and was equal to their best educated leaders; He was also able to read and quote the Scriptures, and yet they knew that He was of peasant origin with no formal education at all.<\/p>\n

                                  k.\u00a0\u00a0 Where were His thoughts centred at all times?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 16-18)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  On His Father and\u00a0 doing His will.<\/p>\n

                                  l.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What do we learn from the last two points?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 18; John 14:26; 15:26)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  That those with not much education still can speak with the authority of God\u2019s Word when they know it thoroughly\u2026\u2026the Holy Spirit will teach them as they it\u00a0 and meditate on it.<\/p>\n

                                  m.\u00a0\u00a0 What did some of the people say about Him?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 25-26)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  Isn\u2019t this the One they want to kill? Why aren\u2019t they stopping Him\u00a0 from speaking so boldly? Don\u2019t they know that this Man is the Messiah?<\/p>\n

                                  n.\u00a0\u00a0 What was their objection to the fact that He was the Messiah?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 27)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  No-one knows where the Messiah is coming from, but we know where this man is from!<\/p>\n

                                  o.\u00a0\u00a0 The people didn\u2019t like His message or what He was saying and they wanted to arrest Him\u2026. why couldn\u2019t they?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 30)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  Because His work wasn\u2019t finished\u2026.it wasn\u2019t God\u2019s plan to have it cut short or stop yet.<\/p>\n

                                  2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verses\u00a0 31-53 <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

                                  a.\u00a0\u00a0 What were the people saying about\u00a0 Him?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 31)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  This Man is doing many miracles\u2026would the Messiah do any more? This MUST be Him!!<\/p>\n

                                  b.\u00a0\u00a0 What did Jesus mean when He said\u2026.\u00a0 \u201cI will only be here a short while and then I will be gone where you won\u2019t be able to find Me\u201d?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 33-34)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  He was referring to His death and resurrection.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  c.\u00a0\u00a0 What sort of thirst was Christ referring to when He said to come and drink of Him?\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 37-38)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  He was referring to spiritual thirst, the basic human need, which people try to fill with everything but God.<\/p>\n

                                  d.\u00a0\u00a0 What is the\u00a0 only way this thirst can be met and quenched?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (John 4: 13-14)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  In Jesus Christ Himself\u2026.by believing in Him and His Word.<\/p>\n

                                  e.\u00a0\u00a0 How did David feel when he thought about God?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Psalm 63: 1-3)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  He felt that there was no satisfaction for him apart from God\u2026.everything he needed for spiritual satisfaction was found in Him.<\/p>\n

                                  f.\u00a0\u00a0 What is a believer able to do in turn for others?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 38b)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  A believer is able to pass on to others what the Lord has done for him through the Holy Spirit Who lives inside him.<\/p>\n

                                  g.\u00a0 What was the reaction of the people when they heard this?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 40-41)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  They were divided in their opinion of Christ.<\/p>\n

                                  h.\u00a0\u00a0 What were they saying?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 40-43)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  Some said He was a prophet, others that He was the Messiah, while others questioned whether He could be seeing He had come from Galilee when the Scriptures plainly taught that He would come from Bethlehem.<\/p>\n

                                  i.\u00a0\u00a0 What do we see among the people because of Christ ? Is it the same today? What did Christ say about this?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 43; Matthew 10:34-36; 12:30; )<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  There was a division\u2026.some believed and some didn\u2019t, some wanted to take Him and others didn\u2019t. Christ always causes division, even today, for the same reason. Family members who don\u2019t believe ostracize those who do, no-one can sit in the middle, they are either for Him or against Him.<\/p>\n

                                  j.\u00a0\u00a0 What did the rulers want to know when the officers returned without having arrested Him? What was the reply?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 44-46)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  Where is He? Why haven\u2019t you brought Him? The officers said that they had never heard anyone else ever speak like He did!<\/p>\n

                                  k.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Who stood up for Him? What did he say?\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 50-51)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  Nicodemus spoke up and pointed out that no-one was normally condemned without a fair trial.<\/p>\n

                                  l.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Why did the rulers think that Jesus couldn\u2019t be the Messiah?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 52)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  Because He had come from Nazareth in Galilee and there was no mention of this place in the O.T prophecies.<\/p>\n

                                  m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How HAD the O.T prophecies been fulfilled then?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Micah 5:2; Matthew 1:21-23; 2:15, 17, 23)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  There were many prophecies fulfilled in the life of Jesus, the first one being when the Roman government had called for everyone to return to their birthplace to sign the census and pay their tax, so Joseph and Mary went to Bethlehem and the baby Jesus was born there, thus fulfilling Scripture. We see three specific prophecies fulfilled in the second chapter of Matthew .<\/p>\n

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                                  John Eight\u2026\u2026(v 1-59)<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                  1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verses\u00a0 1-11<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  a.\u00a0\u00a0 What was the reason the Scribes and Pharisees brought this woman who they caught in adultery to Jesus Christ? Were they concerned for her well being?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 1-4)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  They were using her as a trap to catch Him out and see what He would say\u2026.they were not the slightest bit concerned about the woman, and were probably ready to throw stones at her.<\/p>\n

                                  b.\u00a0\u00a0 What was their probable feeling as they brought her to Him?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 5-6a)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  One of self-righteous indignation at her behaviour (they would NEVER be guilty of this sin!) and satisfaction that whatever this man\u2019s answer would be, would be another nail in His coffin (so to speak) Would He uphold Moses\u2019 law or not?<\/p>\n

                                  c.\u00a0\u00a0 What was the reaction of the Lord in this situation?\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 6b, 8)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  He knew their hearts and minds, and He bent down and wrote on the ground as though He hadn\u2019t heard them.<\/p>\n

                                  d.\u00a0\u00a0 They kept pestering Him so what did He do and say then?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 7)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  He stood up (and no doubt looked them in the eye) and said for those who had never sinned\u00a0 themselves to throw the first stone at her.<\/p>\n

                                  e.\u00a0\u00a0 What happened to these men and what did they do?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 9)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  Their consciences convicted them and they went out one by one until no-one was left except the woman.<\/p>\n

                                  f.\u00a0\u00a0 What was the Lord\u2019s comment to her? What did His advice get to?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 10-11)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  He told her that He wouldn\u2019t condemn her either, but that she was not to sin again\u2026.He went right to the heart of the matter\u2026.sin in her life!<\/p>\n

                                  g.\u00a0\u00a0 Thinking about our own attitudes in similar circumstances, what must we be careful of?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Romans 2:1-3, 21-22)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  To not judge others too quickly because we might be guilty of even worse things ourselves\u2026.we must judge ourselves before we judge others.<\/p>\n

                                  h.\u00a0\u00a0 Taking\u00a0 verse 9 and Romans 14:12-13 together, what will judge every man before God in the day to come?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(Matthew 12:36-37)<\/i> <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  We will each one give an account of ourselves and our own conscience will judge us\u2026.we will have to give an account of everything we have ever said and done, and our own words will condemn us.<\/p>\n

                                  i.\u00a0\u00a0 What do 1 Corinthians 11:28a and 2 Corinthians 13:5a tell us to do ?<\/b><\/p>\n

                                  To examine ourselves before God\u2026.it must be a continual thing, examination and then confession.<\/p>\n

                                  2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verses\u00a0 12-27<\/span><\/b> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                                  a.\u00a0\u00a0 What did Jesus say about Himself here? About people who follow Him?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 12)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  He said that He was the Light of the World\u2026. If anyone follows him, they will be walking in light not darkness.<\/p>\n

                                  b.\u00a0\u00a0 What does this light and darkness mean?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (chapter 1:4-5; 3:19-21; Acts 26:18)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  The light is God\u2019s truth and honesty; darkness is Satan blinding man\u2019s eyes to God and His truth; Light is to be released from sin and pride into God\u2019s wonderful love, and to KNOW forgiveness of sins, to be alive to God.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Deuteronomy 19:15\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 John 9:29;\u00a0\u00a0 14:9;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 17:3<\/b><\/p>\n

                                  c.\u00a0\u00a0 What was Pharisee\u2019s argument with the Lord here?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 13)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  We\u2019ve only got Your Word for who You are! How do we know You\u2019re speaking the truth?<\/p>\n

                                  d.\u00a0\u00a0 What did Jesus say was\u00a0 the contrast between these men and Himself?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses\u00a0 14-18)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  I know where I\u2019ve come from and where I\u2019m going, but you don\u2019t! You judge by what you see; I don\u2019t judge at all!<\/p>\n

                                  e.\u00a0\u00a0 What did the law say about establishing a matter?\u00a0\u00a0 (Deuteronomy 19:15)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  That there must be at least two witnesses.<\/p>\n

                                  f.\u00a0\u00a0 Who were the two witnesses in this case?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 18)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  The Lord Jesus Himself and His Father God.<\/p>\n

                                  g.\u00a0\u00a0 What did they ask about His Father and what did He reply?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 19)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  They wanted to know where His Father was, and Jesus pointed out that they didn\u2019t know OR<\/b> believe Him (Jesus) \u2026..if they did, they would know His Father too.<\/p>\n

                                  h.\u00a0\u00a0 How can we today KNOW the Father (God)?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (chapter 14:6-11)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  By knowing Christ and believing on Him\u2026..if we KNOW Him, we know the Father too. If we KNOW the Father, we will obey His words and ways. We CANNOT know God without knowing Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n

                                  i.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The priests were very anti Jesus at this time and wanted to get rid of Him\u2026why couldn’t they do it then?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 20; chapter 7:8, 30; Matthew 26:18)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  It wasn’t God’s time yet, there was still more for Him to do before they were able to touch Him.<\/p>\n

                                  \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  j.\u00a0\u00a0 What was Christ telling the rulers in verses 21-24?<\/b><\/p>\n

                                  You can\u2019t go where I\u2019m going because you are of this world\u2026.I am not of this world, I\u2019m from above and if you don\u2019t believe this, you will die in your sins.<\/p>\n

                                  k.\u00a0\u00a0 What did the Jews ask Him next and what did He say?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 25-27)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  They asked\u2026\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cWho ARE<\/b> you then?\u201d Jesus replied, \u201cWho I always said I was! There are many things I want to tell you that the One who sent Me told Me to say\u201d.<\/p>\n

                                  l.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Did the rulers understand what He was talking about? Give reasons for your answer\u2026..\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (chapter\u00a0 14: 17, 26; 1 Corinthians 2:11-14)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  No, they didn\u2019t understand that He was talking about God because their minds were still in the darkness of unbelief\u2026..these spiritual truths can only be revealed by the Holy Spirit.<\/p>\n

                                  3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verses\u00a0 28-40<\/span><\/b> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                                  a.\u00a0\u00a0 What was Jesus referring to when He said, \u201cWhen you have lifted up the Son of Man\u201d?\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 28)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  He was referring to His death on the cross\u2026.being strung up off the ground\u2026..and dying for the sins of the world.<\/p>\n

                                  b.\u00a0\u00a0 What was His attitude to His Father, God?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 29)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  He lived to do His will and to please Him ALWAYS.<\/b><\/p>\n

                                  c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What did the ordinary people do when they heard Him saying all these things?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 30)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  They were convinced that He was speaking the truth and they believed on Him.<\/p>\n

                                  d.\u00a0\u00a0 What is the criteria for being a disciple of the Lord?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 31)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  To follow Him and to CONTINUE<\/b> in His word.<\/p>\n

                                  e. What about today?\u00a0 Can we still be a disciple?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (chapter 3:14-15, 21; 15:10, 14)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  Yes, in exactly the same way\u2026.by BELIEVING<\/b>\u00a0 and FOLLOWING<\/b>.<\/p>\n

                                  f.\u00a0\u00a0 What do you notice about those two words\u2026.believing and following?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (chapter 15:4-5)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  That they are in the present tense\u2026.it is a continual thing, not just a oncer and then forget about it all!<\/p>\n

                                  g.\u00a0\u00a0 What great truth is in verse 32?<\/b><\/p>\n

                                  That it is possible to know the truth\u00a0 which sets one free.<\/p>\n

                                  h.\u00a0\u00a0 What is the truth that we can know?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (chapter 14:6)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  The truth is that Jesus Christ is the ONLY <\/b>\u00a0way to God.<\/p>\n

                                  i.\u00a0\u00a0 When people know Jesus Christ, what are they set free from?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Romans 6: 18)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  They are set free from the bondage of sin.<\/p>\n

                                  j.\u00a0\u00a0 What was so important to the Jewish rulers then?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 33)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  That they were the descendants of Abraham\u00a0 and weren\u2019t in bondage to anyone.<\/p>\n

                                  k.\u00a0\u00a0 What did Christ say they would do if they were\u00a0 truly Abraham\u2019s descendants? (verses 34-40)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  They would listen to the word of God which He spoke to them, and they wouldn\u2019t be planning to kill Him\u2026.Abraham wouldn\u2019t have done what they were doing!<\/p>\n

                                  l.\u00a0\u00a0 What did Paul go on to explain about being\u00a0 \u201cAbraham\u2019s seed\u201d who inherit all God\u2019s promises?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Galatians 3:28-29)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  That all who come to Christ become Abraham\u2019s spiritual descendants because they are no the children of God\u2026.there are no barriers between ANY people in God\u2019s family\u2026.all are one in Christ Jesus and heirs of God!<\/p>\n

                                  4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verses 41-59<\/span><\/b> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                                  a.\u00a0\u00a0 What did the Jewish leaders throw up at Jesus when He said they weren\u2019t acting as children of Abraham?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 41)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  They threw up his birth to Him, suggesting that His\u00a0 was an illegitimate birth.<\/p>\n

                                  b.\u00a0\u00a0 What was the real reason for their hatred and disbelief of Him?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 44)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  Because Satan was their spiritual father, they only\u00a0 thought they were the children of God.<\/p>\n

                                  c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How can one be certain that one is a child of God?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (1 John 3:14, 23-24; 4:2, 6-7; 5:1-3)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  By our attitude to God\u2019s Word and His people\u2026.do we love them? If we confess Jesus Christ as our Lord, we are of God and we love other Christians, and have a common bond of loving Christ.<\/p>\n

                                  d.\u00a0\u00a0 What attitude did David have towards God\u2019s Word?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Psalm 119: 97, 103, 140, 165)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  He loved it and thought about it all the time; it was the sweetest thing on earth for him and those who love it will not get offended or upset easily, but have great peace in any circumstance!<\/p>\n

                                  e. What reaction did the Jews have when they were told that they were the children of Satan?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 48)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  They immediately accused Jesus of having a demon.<\/p>\n

                                  f.\u00a0\u00a0 Where did the conversation go in the end?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 45-48)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  The Jews just had no idea of what Christ was saying\u2026..it was right over their heads because they had shut their minds to Him and to God\u2019s truths.<\/p>\n

                                  g.\u00a0\u00a0 What statement proves Christ\u2019s eternity?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 58; Revelation 1:8)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  He said, \u201cI was there before Abraham was born!\u00a0 I AM the first and the last, the beginning and the ending, I was, I am, and I am yet to be\u2026.the ever-present ONE!\u201d<\/p>\n

                                  h.\u00a0\u00a0 What did the Jews try to do?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 59)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  They were going to throw stones at Him, but He disappeared among the crowds.<\/p>\n

                                   <\/p>\n

                                  John Nine\u2026\u2026(v 1-41)<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                  1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verses\u00a0 1-7<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  a.\u00a0\u00a0 What is the topic of this chapter?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 1)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  Blindness and being made to see.<\/p>\n

                                  b.\u00a0\u00a0 How long had this man been blind for?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 1c)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  From birth, he had NEVER seen anything!<\/p>\n

                                  c.\u00a0\u00a0 What sort of darkness was this man born into?\u00a0\u00a0 (1 John 2:11)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  Not only the obvious, physical darkness, but also spiritual darkness.<\/p>\n

                                  d.\u00a0\u00a0 What sort of darkness is every person who has ever lived been born into?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Ephesians 4:18)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  Into the spiritual darkness of a sinful nature. No person has ever been born already KNOWING God.<\/p>\n

                                  e.\u00a0\u00a0 What makes a person continue to be blind as they grow up?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (2 Corinthians 4:4-6)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  Satan, the God of this world, makes a person ignorant of God and keeps them blind in sin\u2019s darkness.<\/p>\n

                                  f.\u00a0\u00a0 What else does this darkness breed?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Romans 6:23a;\u00a0 2 Corinthians 4:2)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  It breeds hatred of others, greed\u00a0 and selfishness and ultimately death.<\/p>\n

                                  g.\u00a0\u00a0 Who healed this man of his blindness? How?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 6-7)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  Jesus Christ was the only person who could heal this man\u2026.He touched his eyes with a mixture of clay and spit and told him to go and wash himself and he would see.<\/p>\n

                                  h. What do you think would have happened if the man had not gone and done what Jesus said?<\/b><\/p>\n

                                  He would have stayed blind.<\/p>\n

                                  i.\u00a0\u00a0 What lesson is there in this for us?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (chapter 3:36)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  Jesus Christ has provided a cure for our sin, but if we don\u2019t do our part of repentance and confession, we will remain in our sin and will NEVER see God\u2019s truths\u2026.we will stay spiritually blind and God’s anger will remain on us for eternity.<\/p>\n

                                  2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verses 8-41<\/span><\/b> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  a.\u00a0\u00a0 What did the man\u2019s\u00a0 neighbours notice about him now?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 8)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  They could see that he was no longer blind\u2026.he was healed! They argued whether it was really the same man or not!<\/p>\n

                                  b.\u00a0\u00a0 When a person comes to know the Lord, what will others notice about them?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (2 Corinthians 5:17)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  That they are different\u2026.they are a new person who does different things, and goes to different places, speaks differently and acts differently.<\/p>\n

                                  c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What did the rulers argue about Jesus now?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 16)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  They couldn\u2019t argue against the fact that the man was healed, but they said that Jesus could not be from God because He had healed this man on the Sabbath day. But others differed from this view and said it was only God who could heal like this!<\/p>\n

                                  d.\u00a0\u00a0 What was this man\u2019s unarguable testimony?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 25, 30-33)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  I WAS<\/b> blind, but now I can see! He must be from God!!<\/p>\n

                                  e. This man was now physically able to see\u2026.at what point was he healed from his spiritual blindness?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 35-38)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  When he said to Jesus that he believed in Him\u2026. \u201cLord, I believe!\u201d<\/p>\n

                                  f.\u00a0\u00a0 How can people today be healed from their spiritual blindness?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (chapter\u00a0 1:4-5, 9-12 ; Ephesians 2:1-22)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                  Exactly the same way\u2026..by believing in Jesus Christ, the Light of the World and allowing the light of the glorious Gospel to flood their souls and lighten their spiritual eyes.<\/p>\n

                                  g.\u00a0\u00a0 What condition were the Jewish leaders in? Why?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 40-41; 2 Corinthians 4:3-4)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  They\u00a0 THOUGHT<\/b> they could see and teach others, but they were actually the blind leading the blind and they didn\u2019t\u00a0 realise it!<\/p>\n

                                  h. What do we have to be careful of when choosing a church to fellowship at?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Jude 1:4, 20-21)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  To make sure that the leaders are born again and give\u00a0 Bible-based teaching.<\/p>\n

                                   <\/p>\n

                                  John Ten\u2026\u2026(v 1-42)<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                  1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verses\u00a0 1-6<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  a.\u00a0\u00a0 What is the topic of this chapter?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 1-7, 11-16, 26)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  Sheep and shepherds.<\/p>\n

                                  b.\u00a0\u00a0 What are the contrasts in these verses?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 1, 4-5)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  The robber and the owner; the familiar shepherd and the stranger.<\/p>\n

                                  c.\u00a0\u00a0 What is Christ illustrating in this parable?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 4-5)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  That those who know Him, WILL follow and believe in Him\u2026.they won\u2019t be led astray by false teachers.<\/p>\n

                                  d.\u00a0\u00a0 How can we avoid being led astray by some charismatic teacher?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (1 John 4:1-6; Jude 1:18-21)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  By testing his doctrine against the Scriptures; by what regard he holds the Person of Christ in;\u00a0 by reading the Scriptures, praying for guidance and meditating on the things of the
                                  \nLord; finally by keeping right away from such teachers!<\/p>\n

                                  e.\u00a0\u00a0 Did the Jewish rulers understand what He was saying?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 6)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  No, because they weren\u2019t intending to take any notice of Him anyway.<\/p>\n

                                  f.\u00a0\u00a0 What did the Lord proceed to do in this passage?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 7-16)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

                                  He went on to explain and unfold the characters in the parable.<\/p>\n

                                  g. Who was the door to the sheep? What is He the door to?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (John 14:6, 8-9)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  Jesus Christ is the Door. He is the only way to knowing God and having eternal life!<\/p>\n

                                  h.\u00a0\u00a0 What happens when a person goes through that door?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 9- 10)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  They are delivered from a life of evil, given eternal life, are saved and find complete satisfaction in all the things of God and are given ABUNDANT life!<\/p>\n

                                  i.\u00a0\u00a0 What is the contrast between the Good Shepherd and the hired man?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 11-13)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  The Good Shepherd guards the sheep with His life, whereas the hired man runs off when danger looms and leaves the sheep to scatter. The Good Shepherd cares for the sheep and the hired man doesn\u2019t.<\/p>\n

                                  j.\u00a0\u00a0 What is another characteristic of the Good Shepherd and His Sheep?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 14)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  They KNOW and love each other! They hear and know His voice, and He knows each one intimately.<\/p>\n

                                  k.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What are these “other sheep” that the Lord is talking about? Who are they?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 16; Galatians 3:26-29)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  He says that He will end up with one flock of which He is the One Good Shepherd. They are from all the nations of the world, and He has given His life for the salvation of them all, Jew and Gentile alike.<\/p>\n

                                  l.\u00a0\u00a0 What radical statement (to the Jews) did Jesus make in verses 17-18?<\/b><\/p>\n

                                  I will lay down My life Myself, no\u00a0 man will take it from Me because I can both lay it down and take it again\u2026..My Father has given Me this power!<\/p>\n

                                  m. What was the division of the people about?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 19-21)<\/i> \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                                  Some said \u201cHe is a madman, why listen to Him\u201d, and others asked how a madman could make a blind man see.<\/p>\n

                                  n.\u00a0\u00a0 Is this sort of division still around today?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Matthew 10:34-36)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                  Yes, it is! Non believers have no tolerance of a believer\u2019s viewpoint and will cut off even members of their own family if they embrace Christianity.<\/p>\n

                                  2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verses\u00a0 22-30<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  a.\u00a0\u00a0 Where did Jesus always go to when He was in Jerusalem?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 22-23)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  He always went to the Temple.<\/p>\n

                                  b.\u00a0\u00a0 What does this teach us for today?\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(Hebrews 10:25)<\/i> <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  To not neglect going to a place where God\u2019s name is honoured.<\/p>\n

                                  c.\u00a0\u00a0 What did the Jewish Leaders ask him this time?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 24)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  Tell us plainly if You are the Messiah or not!<\/p>\n

                                  d.\u00a0\u00a0 How did Jesus reply?\u00a0 What illustration did He use?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 25-26)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  He said that He had already told them Who He was and they wouldn\u2019t believe Him\u2026. if they wouldn\u2019t believe His Words, then they ought to believe his Works. He said that they didn\u2019t believe because they weren\u2019t of His sheep.<\/p>\n

                                  e.\u00a0\u00a0 What characteristics do the Lord\u2019s sheep show?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 27)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  They show that they hear the Shepherd\u2019s Voice, and follow his ways\u2026..other sheep refuse to hear or\u00a0\u00a0 follow.<\/p>\n

                                  f.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What security does the believer have?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 28-30)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  They are given eternal life upon believing, and will never lose it\u2026..no person or other power can take them out of Christ\u2019s hand and God\u2019s hand gives added protection.<\/p>\n

                                  g.\u00a0\u00a0 What great truth is given in verse 30?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (chapter 17:10, 21-23)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  The fact that Jesus Christ and God the Father are One. Jesus is God; the Father takes great pleasure in the Son; the Son always and ONLY does the Father\u2019s will; the two act together as One, and God’s people are one in Him.<\/p>\n

                                  h. How does Paul go on to show the believer\u2019s security?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Romans 8:35-39)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  He says that NOTHING can separate the believer from the love of Christ\u2026..not physical troubles or trials, not earthly circumstances, not spiritual powers of evil; not distance; not even death will separate the believer from his Lord and Master!<\/p>\n

                                  3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verses 31-42<\/span><\/b> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  a.\u00a0\u00a0 What did the Jews do when Jesus told them plainly who He was?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 31)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  They tried to kill Him by stoning.<\/p>\n

                                  b. What contradiction do you notice between what the Jews said in verse 24 and verse 33?<\/b><\/p>\n

                                  They asked him to tell them plainly if He was the Messiah and when He did, they refused to believe him and tried to stone Him!<\/p>\n

                                  c.\u00a0\u00a0 What backed up the claims of Jesus Christ?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 36-38)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  His works backed up His words\u2026\u2026no mere man could do the miracles that He did.<\/p>\n

                                  d.\u00a0\u00a0 In what sense are all men children of the Most high God?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 34; Psalm 82:6; 100:3)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  By the fact of creation\u2026..God has fashioned and given life to every person who has ever breathed.<\/p>\n

                                  e.\u00a0\u00a0 In what double sense then is Jesus the Son of God?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 36; Matthew 3:17; 17:5; Luke 1: 34-35)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  His human body was created by God like everyone else, but He had the sinless holy nature of His Father God\u2026\u2026God the Father said TWICE in a loud audible voice from the sky, \u201cThis is My Beloved Son, hear Him!\u201d<\/p>\n

                                  f.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 If a person was totally honest in sifting out all the evidence, how could they doubt that Jesus IS God\u2019s Son?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Romans 1:19-22)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  Only because of disobedience and rebellion against God.<\/p>\n

                                  g.\u00a0\u00a0 What additional bit of evidence did the people of that time have about the authenticity of Christ\u2019s claims?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (chapter\u00a0 1:15-17)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  The fact that John the Baptist had said that He was coming, and everything that John said would happen, did!<\/p>\n

                                  h. How did the people face all this evidence?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 41-42)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  Many believed it and came to believe on the Lord.<\/p>\n

                                  i.\u00a0\u00a0 What undeniable evidence is available to every person on earth who has ever lived, that God exists?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Romans\u00a0 1:19-21)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  The fact of creation all around them, and the instincts that are placed in all wildlife; the order of the seasons and harvests etc. Nature itself proves that there IS a Creator and Planner behind it all. Man is without excuse!!<\/p>\n

                                  j.\u00a0\u00a0 Thinking of the fact that all humans are the children of God by right of creation,\u00a0 does this mean that all people are going to heaven automatically ?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (John 3:3-7, 16; Romans 10:9)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  No, to be born again, each person has to believe in Jesus Christ, and make a commitment to Him personally\u2026.no-one can scoot along on the coat-tails of another person!<\/p>\n

                                   <\/p>\n

                                  John\u00a0 Eleven\u2026..(v.1-57)<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                  1.\u00a0\u00a0 Verses\u00a0 1-17<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  a.\u00a0\u00a0 What sort of people were the sisters Martha and Mary?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Luke 10:38-42)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  They were ordinary young women who loved the Lord Jesus Christ in different ways according to their natures. Martha loved to bustle around putting on the best for Him while Mary loved to sit and listen to what He had to say.<\/p>\n

                                  b.\u00a0 Which sister had chosen the better thing to do? Why?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Luke 10:42)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  The Lord Jesus said that Mary was doing the better thing by feeding her soul for eternity on His Words, while Martha was fussing over physical food and things that are only transient.<\/p>\n

                                  c.\u00a0\u00a0 What lesson is there in this for us?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (1 Timothy 4:8)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  Although we are to do our very best in our work, we are not to neglect our spiritual needs in the process, because it is our spiritual life that goes into eternity.<\/p>\n

                                  d.\u00a0 Who was the third person in this family, and what got\u00a0 wrong with him?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 1-3)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  Lazarus was the brother of Martha and Mary and he fell seriously ill.<\/p>\n

                                  e.\u00a0\u00a0 What did the sisters do about this?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 3)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  They sent immediately to Jesus, asking Him to come quickly.<\/p>\n

                                  f.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What was the Lord\u2019s reaction? Why? How did He feel about this family?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 4-5)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                  The Lord loved this family\u00a0 very deeply,\u00a0 but He didn\u2019t hurry to grant their request. He was going to use this situation for the glory of God and to show Who He was to these ones He loved so dearly.<\/p>\n

                                    \n
                                  1. g.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>What lesson can we get out of this for ourselves?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Philippians 4:6-7)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                    We might find ourselves in a life or death situation where we want quick action, but we must always remember that God loves us and knows best and He will act accordingly for His ultimate glory (not for ours!)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                    h.\u00a0\u00a0 How many days did it take for them to get to Bethany? When did Lazarus die? Was there any doubt that he was dead?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 6, 15, 17)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                    The Lord waited two days after getting the message and Lazarus had died before He left. It took another two days to travel to Bethany. Lazarus had been dead and buried for four days when they got there.<\/p>\n

                                    i.\u00a0 What did the disciples think about heading towards Jerusalem again?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 7-8)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                    They felt that it was dangerous because of the Jews\u2019 attitude towards Jesus.<\/p>\n

                                    j.\u00a0\u00a0 What was the purpose of the Lord\u2019s delay?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 14-15)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                    It was another proof of His power so that they all might believe in Him, and have confidence in Him.<\/p>\n

                                    k.\u00a0\u00a0 What was Thomas\u2019 attitude?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 16)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                    One of doubt and pessimism<\/p>\n

                                    l.\u00a0 How should we feel when our requests are not granted immediately?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Philippians 4:6-7)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                    We should not worry about the outcome, but ask God for the strength to bear the answer then give thanks to Him for the answer we will get (before we get it!) and His peace will keep our hearts and minds in the whole situation.<\/p>\n

                                    m.\u00a0\u00a0 Who (or what) is watching us in our times of stress?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (1 Corinthians 4:9b; Ephesians 6:12)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                    We are being watched by unseen hosts and are to be an example of faith and trust in God to them. Other people may not have a clue of our suffering but God sees and knows and so do the angels, both good and bad.<\/p>\n

                                    2.\u00a0\u00a0 Verses\u00a0 18-44<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                    a.\u00a0\u00a0 Martha was a woman of action\u2026.what did she do when she heard that Jesus was nearly there?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 18-20)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                    She went to meet Him; she didn’t\u00a0 wait around.<\/p>\n

                                    b.\u00a0 What were her first words? What did they convey?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 21)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                    Lord, if only You had been here, Lazarus wouldn\u2019t have died! She showed a certain amount of faith, but quite a bit of reproach\u2026e.g. \u201cWhy didn\u2019t You come sooner?\u201d<\/p>\n

                                    c.\u00a0\u00a0 How do we often feel when our requests are not granted straight away and things go even more wrong? What should we remember?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Romans 8:28)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                    We often feel let down and disappointed, but we should remember that ALL things together for good in the end.<\/p>\n

                                    d.\u00a0 What did Martha suggest in her next statement?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 22)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                    I know that whatever You ask God, it will be given You. So ask Him for a miracle!!!!!!<\/p>\n

                                    e.\u00a0\u00a0 What did Jesus mean in verses 25-26?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Ephesians 2:5-6)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                    He said that He was the Resurrection and the Life, and that if anyone believed in Him they would have eternal life, even if they were dead in sins at present. If we are alive now and believe in Him, we will NEVER die because our spirits and souls will live for ever with God.<\/p>\n

                                    f.\u00a0 What statement did Martha make which everyone must make if they are to become a Christian?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 27)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                    I believe that You are the Christ (Messiah), the Son of God Who has come into the world!<\/p>\n

                                    g.\u00a0\u00a0 What did Mary say to the Lord when she met Him?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 32)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

                                    Exactly the same as Martha had\u2026. \u201cIf You had been here, my brother wouldn\u2019t have died!\u201d<\/p>\n

                                    h.\u00a0 What seemed to be different in their attitudes?\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 22, 32)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                    Martha seemed to have faith that something still might happen\u2026..this tragedy had brought her to an end of herself. She believed that this Man, Jesus, was the Christ, the Son of God, and was still in control. Mary seems to have been utterly devastated and overwhelmed with grief.<\/p>\n

                                    i.\u00a0\u00a0 The Lord wept, and He wasn\u2019t weeping because Lazarus was dead. Why do you think He was weeping?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 35;\u00a0 Matthew 9:36a)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                    He was yearning over these people in their grief, and wanting them to turn to Him for comfort instead of weeping and wailing in hopelessness. Even Mary who had sat at His feet in appreciation of His words, seemed to have lost it all at this time! He was full of compassion for those who were sorrowing.<\/p>\n

                                    j.\u00a0\u00a0 What did Jesus get the people to do when they got to the tomb? Were they able to do this?\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 39, 41)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                    He got them to remove the stone which they managed OK.<\/p>\n

                                    k.\u00a0 What did Jesus do then, after they had done this?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses\u00a0 41b-43)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                    He called out loudly, \u201cLazarus, come out!\u201d and Lazarus walked out still wrapped from head to foot in his grave clothes.<\/p>\n

                                    3<\/span><\/b>.\u00a0 Verses 44-57<\/b><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>John 12:28<\/b><\/p>\n

                                    a. \u00a0\u00a0What did Jesus tell them to do next? Could they manage this?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 44)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                    He told them to unwrap him and let him walk freely\u2026.they were able to do this and did it.<\/p>\n

                                    b.\u00a0\u00a0 What did Jesus say the purpose of this miracle was?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 4,\u00a0 40)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                    It was to show the glory of God.<\/p>\n

                                    c.\u00a0 What was Jesus Christ most concerned about when He was here on earth?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 4;\u00a0 chapter 12:28a)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                    Glorifying God before men was His main concern. As He did His Father\u2019s will, God was glorified. He gave all the glory to God.<\/p>\n

                                    d.\u00a0\u00a0 What is the lesson for us in this incident?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Psalm 29:2;\u00a0 1 Corinthians 10: 31)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                    There are things we can do, and things we can\u2019t do. We must learn to do what we can and leave the rest for God to do; we must learn to trust God and to give Him praise and glory for the rest. We have to learn what doors to push and what to leave to God.\u00a0 We must remember to give God the glory at all times.<\/p>\n

                                    e.\u00a0\u00a0 What was the result of this miracle?\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 45)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                    Many people believed on Him.<\/p>\n

                                    f.\u00a0 What did the unbelievers do?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 46)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                    They tried to make trouble by going to the authorities to stop Him from preaching.<\/p>\n

                                    g.\u00a0\u00a0 What were the priests and rulers afraid of?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 47-48)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                    They were afraid that the Roman authorities would clamp down n the whole lot of them and they would lose their jobs.<\/p>\n

                                    h.\u00a0 What did Caiaphas do unwittingly?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 49-52)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                    He prophesied that Jesus would die for the nation, but he was thinking in terms of saving it physically e.g. getting rid of this man would stop an uprising against the Romans.\u00a0 Therefore get rid of Him and it will be only one man to die instead of the whole nation.<\/p>\n

                                    i.\u00a0\u00a0 What did the authorities try to do after this?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses\u00a0 53-57)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                    They began to watch for an opportunity to arrest Him.<\/p>\n

                                     <\/p>\n

                                    John\u00a0 Twelve\u2026..(v.1-50)<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                    1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verses\u00a0 1-8<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Psalm 141:2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                    a.\u00a0\u00a0 What was the time frame by now?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 1)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                    It was six days before the Passover.<\/p>\n

                                    b.\u00a0 What was the occasion? Who were\u00a0 there?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 2-3a)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                    A dinner was put on for the Lord, and Martha, Mary and Lazarus were all there.<\/p>\n

                                    c.\u00a0\u00a0 What were the three of them doing?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 2-3)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                    Lazarus was sitting at the table enjoying the Lord\u2019s company; Martha was busy doing what she did best, rushing around and serving, and Mary was giving of her best to Him, her love gift.<\/p>\n

                                    d.\u00a0 What is the contrast of Matthew and Mark\u2019s accounts with that of John\u2019s as this story is told?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 3, Matthew 26:7-13; Mark 14:3-9)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                    Matthew and Mark record the incident without mention of Martha, Lazarus or Mary\u2019s names, but they say where the feast was held and they both say that Mary poured the ointment on the Lord\u2019s head, whereas John only mentions it on His feet<\/p>\n

                                    e.\u00a0\u00a0 What did the Lord comment her for?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 7;\u00a0 Mark 14:8)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                    For the fact that she KNEW He was going to be taken and executed,\u00a0 and she wanted to do this now to show her appreciation of Him while He was still alive.<\/p>\n

                                    f.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How did everyone know what was happening?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 3b)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                    By the beautifully scented\u00a0 perfume that filled the whole house.<\/b><\/p>\n

                                    g.\u00a0\u00a0 What are the prayers and praises of believers described as?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Psalm 141:2; Revelation 5:8b)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                    As beautifully scented incense offered up to God.<\/p>\n

                                    h.\u00a0 How did the unbelievers view this action of Mary\u2019s?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Mark 14:4-5)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                    As an utter waste and totally without sense!<\/p>\n

                                    i.\u00a0\u00a0 What about today? What do unbelievers think of prayers and praises to God?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ( 1 Corinthians 2:14)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                    They still think the same, not much use! They only pray when in dire trouble and then with not much expectation of help.<\/p>\n

                                    j.\u00a0\u00a0 Which disciple voiced this opinion?\u00a0 What do you notice about his statement?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 4-6 )<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                    Judas Iscariot, the one who betrayed Him, spoke up. All he was interested in was getting his hands on the money! He cared nothing for Mary\u2019s appreciation or for the poor he said it could help!<\/p>\n

                                    2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verses\u00a0 9-22<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                    a.\u00a0\u00a0 What do verses 9-11 tell us? <\/b><\/p>\n

                                    Man y people came out of curiosity to see Lazarus, the man sho had been dead and who was now alive; they went away convinced that Jesus Christ was indeed the Messiah and as a result the Jewish leaders began to plot to put him to death also.<\/p>\n

                                    b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What did the people do when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem for the Passover feast?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(verses 12-14)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                    They cut down palm branches and threw them down on the road\u00a0 waving\u00a0 them around calling\u00a0 out,\u00a0 \u201cHosanna, Blessed is the King Who comes in the name of the Lord!\u201d<\/p>\n

                                    c. Why did\u00a0 they do this?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(verses 14-18; Zechariah 9:9)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                    They did this for several reasons\u2026. One was to honour Him for the miracle of raising Lazarus from the dead; they thought that He was going to set up a physical kingdom there and then; they also were doing it (although they didn\u2019t know it) to fulfil Old Testament\u00a0 prophecy.<\/p>\n

                                    d.\u00a0\u00a0 When did the disciples realise this was fulfilment of prophecy and why did they drop to it when they did?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 16; chapter 2:22; 14:26)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                    It was after He was risen that the Holy Spirit revealed these truths to them.<\/p>\n

                                    e.\u00a0 How did the Pharisees feel about this parade into Jerusalem?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 19)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                    They didn\u2019t like it at all, and felt that the whole place was going to follow Him.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                    f.\u00a0\u00a0 Who wanted to see Jesus? Do you think this was idle curiosity?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 20-21)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                    Some Greek people had come to Jerusalem for the Passover, and they asked Philip if they could meet Jesus. It doesn\u2019t seem as though it was idle curiosity because they had come for the Passover.<\/p>\n

                                    g.\u00a0 What was the primary target of Christ\u2019s ministry on earth?\u00a0 What was the result?\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 37,\u00a0 46-47;\u00a0 chapter 1: 11;\u00a0 10: 15-17)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                    Christ had come to the lost sheep of the house of Israel\u2026..He came to His own but they didn\u2019t want Him, and wouldn\u2019t receive Him. All they wanted to do was to have Him executed and out of their way. He came to bring light into the world and to make salvation possible.<\/p>\n

                                    h.\u00a0\u00a0 Did He actually refuse to see these people? What about the Canaanite woman earlier?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (chapter 6:37;\u00a0 Matthew 15:21-28 )<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                    It doesn\u2019t say that He refused to see them\u2026..maybe His reply was exactly what they wanted to know. Just as the woman was prepared to take the humble place\u00a0 receiving the blessing as a result, so all sho come to Jesus in sincerity and truth will be accepted.<\/p>\n

                                    3.\u00a0\u00a0 Verses\u00a0 23-30<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                    a.\u00a0\u00a0 What is a paradox? (Look it up in the dictionary if you don’t know)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                    A statement or happening that doesn\u2019t seem to make sense\u2026.. something like a riddle.<\/p>\n

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                                    1. b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>What is the paradox in verse 24?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                      Unless a seed of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it stays alone, but if it dies it will\u00a0 gain much fruit.<\/p>\n

                                      c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What is the paradox in verse 25?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>If we love our life we will lose it, and if we hate our life we will keep it.<\/p>\n

                                      d.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What was the meaning of this?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 26)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                                      If we love our life and pander to it, it will be lost (to God), but if we lose it in self discipline and in serving the Lord, we will gain life for ever.<\/p>\n

                                      e.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How does a person best serve the Lord?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 26;\u00a0 1 Samuel 15:22; 1 John 2:4-5)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0By walking in His ways and following Him\u2026..in other words, OBEDIENCE comes before SERVING and WALKING comes before WORKING.<\/p>\n

                                      f.\u00a0\u00a0 What was about to happen in the life of Jesus Christ?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 23, 27)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                                      The hour of His death and bringing salvation for all mankind had just about arrived\u2026..this was the reason He was on earth.<\/p>\n

                                      g.\u00a0 What was His primary purpose in all of this?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 28a)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                                      That His Father\u2019s Name would be glorified.<\/p>\n

                                      h. How can we glorify God\u2019s Name today?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (chapter 17:4; Colossians 1:1; 1 Peter 4:16)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0By getting to know Him better and obeying Him and doing whatever we can in serving Him;\u00a0 by\u00a0 praising Him when things go well, and when things go wrong enduring it the right way, committing ourselves to Him as the Great Shepherd of our souls\u2026..the Sovereign One over all.<\/p>\n

                                      i.\u00a0\u00a0 What did the people think who heard God\u2019s voice physically?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 29)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                                      Those who were tuned in thought it was an angel speaking while non-believers (others) thought it was merely thundering.<\/p>\n

                                      j.\u00a0 Why did God speak with a physical voice then?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 30)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                                      For the benefit of the people who were there.<\/p>\n

                                      4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verses\u00a0 31-50<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                      a.\u00a0\u00a0 What are the main elements of this passage?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 31-36)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                                      Judgement, prince of this world, Christ\u2019s death, Light of the world, darkness.<\/p>\n

                                      b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Who is the prince of this world? Why?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 3; 2 Corinthians 4:4)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                      Satan is the price of this world because he has duped men into being in the darkness of unbelief and rebellion to God.<\/p>\n

                                      c. What does the Lord mean when He said the prince of this world is to be thrown out?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Acts 26:18; Ephesians 2:2-5)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Satan\u2019s power over men was broken at the Cross\u2026.Christ\u2019s death brought salvation to all those who come to Him.<\/p>\n

                                      d. What is the paradox of the cross?\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 24,\u00a0 32)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                                      Christ had to die before men could live. Satan and His followers thought they would get rid of Jesus forever silencing Him by executing Him\u2026.instead it was part of God\u2019s plan to bring the saving message of the Gospel to all men for the rest of the ages of time through His death.<\/p>\n

                                      e. What does the preaching of the cross give to men?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 35-36; 2 Corinthians 4:4, 6)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0It gives light in the darkness of their natural minds.<\/p>\n

                                      f.\u00a0\u00a0 What did Christ do to Satan when He was on the cross?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (1 John 3:8)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                                      He destroyed his power over men once and for all \u2026.now men have the power to resist Satan.<\/p>\n

                                      g.\u00a0 What did Jesus say to these people who were listening?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 35-36)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                                      Believe in the Light while you have the Light with you.<\/p>\n

                                      h. Why did Jesus speak in parables to the people?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>\u00a0(Matthew 13: 9-16, 34-35)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0He knew that those who wanted to believe in Him would listen intently and go home and think about it carefully and understand what He meant while those who didn\u2019t believe would only see the riddle and toss it away as rubbish.<\/p>\n

                                      i.\u00a0\u00a0 What about \u201cears to hear\u201d when they all had ears and could hear what was said?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Matthew 13:9-13)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                      They heard with their physical ears, but their spiritual ears and understanding did not hear the point of the parable unless they had the desire to do so.<\/p>\n

                                      j.\u00a0\u00a0 Why did the people not believe on Him even when they saw the miracles that He did?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 37-40; 2 Corinthians 4:3-4)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                                      Because their eyes were made blind by the god of this world, Satan.<\/p>\n

                                      k.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Who were some of the people who believed and what did they do about it?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 42-43)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/b>\u00a0 Many\u00a0didn’t come out in the open about it as they were afraid they would lose their position in the synagogue\u2026..they loved men\u2019s praise more than God\u2019s praise.<\/p>\n

                                      l. What is Christ saying in verses 44-45?\u00a0 What great truth is He re-iterating?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0He is saying that He and His Father are one in mind, unity and purpose\u2026.to believe Him was to believe God, and to see Him in action was to see God working.<\/p>\n

                                      m. What effect do the words of Christ have on people today?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 47; chapter 6:63b Psalm 119:9;\u00a0\u00a0 1 John 2:5-6)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                                      To obey His words is to have eternal life\u2026..His word gives life and IS life eternal. His word is God\u2019s Word! His Word will clean our lives up, and we will endeavour to walk as He walked on earth.<\/p>\n

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                                      John\u00a0 Thirteen\u2026..(v.-1-30)<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      R<\/b>ead verses 1-30 through in one sitting, and then these other references\u2026.<\/b><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Matthew 26: 19-30\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mark 14:16-26\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Luke 22:13-23\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                      1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verses\u00a0 1-30<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      a.\u00a0\u00a0 Did the events that followed the Passover take Christ by surprise? Why not?\u00a0 (verse 1; 1 Peter 1:19-20; Revelation 13:8b)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                      There were no surprises because Christ knew exactly what lay ahead and when it would happen because this was all part of God\u2019s plan from\u00a0 before the world was ever made.<\/p>\n

                                      b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What supper was this that they all took part in?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 1a, 2; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26)<\/i>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/b>The Passover supper which was celebrated every year, and the part where Jesus instituted the remembrance feast..<\/p>\n

                                      c. What did Jesus do AFTER the supper which only John mentions ?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 4-5)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                                      \u00a0<\/b>He got up, took a towel and washed the disciples\u2019 feet.<\/p>\n

                                      d. What was this action symbolic of?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Titus 3:5-6; 1 John 1:7b)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      It was symbolic of the cleansing effect Christ\u2019s death would have on His people in the washing away of their sins by His blood that was shed on the cross.<\/p>\n

                                      e. What was this action an example of?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 12-17)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                                      \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>Christ\u2019s humility and how He was prepared to serve others\u2026..in the same way we must exhibit this attitude.<\/p>\n

                                      f.\u00a0\u00a0 How will we feel if we do not have this right attitude?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 17)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      We will not be totally happy or fulfilled as we would be in obeying.<\/p>\n

                                      g.\u00a0\u00a0 What did the Lord go on to tell the disciples?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 18-21)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      I know that one of you is going to turn against Me, but if you receive Me, you will also receive the One who sent Me. One of you is going to betray Me!<\/p>\n

                                      h.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Who else had someone who betrayed him that hurt terribly?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (2 Samuel 15:12-13, 31; Psalm 41:9)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                      King David\u2019s friend turned against him as did his son Absalom.<\/p>\n

                                      i. What does John NOT mention that the other records do?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Matthew 26:26-29)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                      John doesn\u2019t say anything about partaking of the bread and wine after the Passover feast.<\/p>\n

                                      j. Who drank of the cup that Jesus passed around?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Mark 14:23-25)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      They ALL drank of it.<\/p>\n

                                      k. When did Judas leave the group?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Luke 22:20-22)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/i><\/b>AFTER the Lord\u2019s supper was partaken of.<\/p>\n

                                      l\u00a0\u00a0 Did the other disciples know what was going on?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 18-30)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      No, they didn\u2019t have a clue at the time, even though Jesus had told them plainly.<\/p>\n

                                      m.\u00a0 What phrase is there in verse three that indicates both physical time and the spiritual state of Judas? Explain it\u2026\u2026.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 27, 30)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      He went out and it was night. Judas was in the darkness of sin, with his soul in spiritual darkness<\/p>\n

                                      2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verses\u00a0 31-35<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Isaiah 43:7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Colossians 3:17, 23\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1 John 4:7<\/b><\/p>\n

                                      a.\u00a0\u00a0 Now that Judas had left the room, how did the tone of Christ\u2019s teaching change?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 31-35)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      It became more personal, from the Father to Him, and then from Him to the disciples, and how the disciples were to each other.<\/p>\n

                                      b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Where did He start in this section? What purpose is revealed?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 31-32)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      It starts with God the Son being glorified and the Father being glorified in the Son. The whole purpose in all of these things about to happen was that God would be glorified.<\/p>\n

                                      c. What should our primary purpose be today?\u00a0 What challenge is there in this?<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Isaiah 43:7)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      To glorify God by our manner of life\u2026.do we behave in such a way that brings glory to Him?<\/p>\n

                                      d. How can we do this?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Colossians 3:17, 23)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      Whatever we do or say, we should do it as unto the Lord to the best of our ability, even\u00a0 jobs that no-one else sees. The challenges are\u2026.are our lives a credit to the Lord? What about the state of our homes and cupboards? Is every aspect of our life a credit to Him?<\/p>\n

                                      e. What was the new commandment Christ gave his people?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 34-35)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To love one another as He loves us.<\/p>\n

                                      f.\u00a0\u00a0 What would this prove to the outside world and to each other?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 35; 1 John 4:7, 11)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      It proves that we belong to the family of God and that we are indeed born of God and know Him personally.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                      g.\u00a0\u00a0 What did Peter want to know and what did he say to the answer he got?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 36-37)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      He wanted to know where Jesus was going and why he couldn\u2019t follow Him, and then said that he would lay down his life for Christ RIGHT NOW!<\/p>\n

                                      h.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What did the Lord tell Peter would happen?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 38)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      That right now, before the night was out,\u00a0 he would deny that he knew Him.<\/p>\n

                                      i.\u00a0\u00a0 What does this show us?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (1 Corinthians 10:12; James 3:5)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      It shows us that boasting comes before a fall, and it cannot do what it thinks it can!<\/p>\n

                                      j. What lesson does this show us?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Proverbs 16:18)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      That pride comes before a fall\u2026.we are not as smart or as strong as we think we are!<\/p>\n

                                      \u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      John\u00a0 Fourteen\u2026..(v.1-31)<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verses\u00a0 1-12<\/span><\/b> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                      a.\u00a0\u00a0 What reasons have we for not being troubled and afraid?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 1)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      If we believe in God, then we have every reason to also believe in His Son Jesus Christ. In believing in Jesus, we have eternal life and we become the children of God\u2026.this is something that NOTHING and NO-ONE can take away from us<\/p>\n

                                      b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How and when did Jesus Christ \u201cprepare\u201d this place and way for us?\u00a0 (verses 2, 6;\u00a0 Ephesians 2:13, 16-19<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                                      He prepared this place for us when He died on the cross and made the way back to God clear and open so that we could become children of God and citizens of heaven.<\/p>\n

                                      c. What is the main feature of this \u201cprepared\u201d place?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 3b; chapter 3:16; 17:3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      The main thing is that we will be with the Lord Jesus forever with nothing to separate us ever again<\/p>\n

                                      d.\u00a0\u00a0 What obvious thing had the disciples overlooked which Jesus had been at great pains to teach them all the time He was with them?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 8-9; chapter 10:30)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      That He and His Father were ONE\u2026.those who had seen Him at work, had see His Father at work at the same time.<\/p>\n

                                      e.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What wonderful truth is taught about the way to God\u00a0 in verse 6?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Acts 4:12)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      That Jesus Christ is the ONLY way to God the Father.<\/p>\n

                                      f. Who did Jesus give the credit to for the things (works) that He had been able to do?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 10-11)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      It was His Father doing them through Himself (the Son)<\/p>\n

                                      g. What was the point of all these wonderful miracles and works that Jesus did?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 10c)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      It was to show people that Jesus was the Christ, the Son of God, the true Messiah from God.<\/p>\n

                                      h. What promise did He give in verse 12, and what was the reason for it?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                      He said that His disciples would be able to do the same miracles because He would have gone to His Father.<\/p>\n

                                      i.\u00a0\u00a0 Who were some who were able to do these and what was the result?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Acts 8:6-8; 9:37-42)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      Philip and Peter were both able to do these miracles, even raising the dead\u2026..many believed when they saw these miracles done.<\/p>\n

                                      2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verses\u00a0 13-14<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                      a.\u00a0\u00a0 What is the condition in asking here?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 13-14)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      We must ask in His Name.<\/p>\n

                                      b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What do you think asking\u00a0 \u201cin His Name\u201d means?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (chapter 16: 23-24; 1 John 5:14-15)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      Only asking what He would approve of, and as He sees fit\u2026..in other words, asking as He wills.<\/p>\n

                                      c. What should the result be of asking and receiving?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(verse 13)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      That God may be glorified\u2026..both the Father and the Son.<\/p>\n

                                      d. Therefore what two questions should we ask ourselves before making a request in praye<\/b><\/p>\n

                                      i.\u00a0\u00a0 Am I asking this in His Name?<\/p>\n

                                      ii.\u00a0\u00a0 Will God be glorified in the granting of this request?<\/p>\n

                                      e. What are some of the conditions of asking in chapter 15:7,16?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                                      <\/b>We must be abiding in Christ the true Vine, and bearing fruit for Him.<\/p>\n

                                      f.\u00a0\u00a0 What sort of fruit must we show?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Galatians 5:22<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      The fruit of the Spirit\u2026..love, joy, peace, patience etc.<\/p>\n

                                      g.\u00a0\u00a0 Do you think, taking it\u00a0 from the above question, that if we are showing the fruit of the flesh such as bitterness, immorality, resentment and unforgiveness, that God is likely to grant our requests?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Psalm 66:18;\u00a0 James 4: 1-3; 1 John 1:9)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      No, we have to put things right with confession of sin, before God can grant our requests.<\/p>\n

                                      h.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What is the condition of asking in 1 John 5:14-15?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                      We must ask according to His will.<\/p>\n

                                      i. How can we KNOW that we are asking in His Name, abiding in Him, and asking\u00a0 according to His will?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Psalm 37:4)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                      If we are delighting ourselves in the Lord, He will give us the desires of our heart BECAUSE we will only desire what He wants. He will give us the right desires to pray for.<\/p>\n

                                      j. If these conditions seem too hard to meet, does that mean we give up in despair and not ask at all?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Matthew 7:7-8)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      No! We must ask to receive so we can give glory to God for the answer. We are told to pray, to ask and receive so our joy will be full.<\/p>\n

                                      k. When we aren\u2019t too sure how to pray acceptably, what do Romans 8:26-27 and 34 tell us?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                      That the Holy Spirit and also the Lord Jesus will make intercession for us before the Father so our prayers will turn out OK in the end.<\/p>\n

                                      l.\u00a0\u00a0 How will that make us feel about our prayers then?<\/b><\/p>\n

                                      Rather humble and very careful what we ask for!!<\/p>\n

                                      m.\u00a0\u00a0 What does Paul tell us in Philippians 4:6?<\/b><\/p>\n

                                      To not worry about things but to take everything to God in prayer<\/p>\n

                                      n.\u00a0\u00a0 What conditions in the above verse\u00a0 does Paul give for praying?<\/b><\/p>\n

                                      When we ask, we are to give thanks for the answer BEFORE we get it!<\/p>\n

                                      o.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What is the guarantee when we do this? Why?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Philippians 4:7)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      We are guaranteed the peace of God in whatever situation we are praying about because we know that the answer we get is the best thing for us, it is what God wants for us.<\/p>\n

                                      3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verses\u00a0 15-31<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                      a.\u00a0\u00a0 What primary thing does God\u00a0 require of people more than anything else?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 15; 1 Samuel 15:22-23)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      Obedience\u2026..keeping His commands<\/p>\n

                                      b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What does it show when we obey God? \u00a0 \u00a0(verse 15) <\/i>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                                      <\/b>It shows that we love Him.<\/p>\n

                                      c. How does the Lord Jesus class those who obey Him?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 26;\u00a0 chapter 15:14)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      As His friends.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                      d.\u00a0\u00a0 What is another name for the Comforter?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 16-17;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 chapter 16:7, 13-14)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      The Holy Spirit who came at the time of Pentecost.<\/p>\n

                                      e.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Who does the Holy\u00a0 Spirit live inside of?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 17c; Acts 8:17;\u00a0 10:44)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                      Those who trust in and believe in Jesus Christ<\/p>\n

                                      f. Do we have to ASK for the Holy Spirit to come to us?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Acts 10:44)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      No, He comes as soon as we turn to God<\/p>\n

                                      g. What sort of things does He do for us?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (chapter 16:13-14; Romans 8:1-2, 16, 26 )<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      He frees us from sin\u2019s grip. He keeps us walking in God\u2019s ways and gives us directions. He leads, teaches and shows us the truths of God. He glorifies Jesus Christ and teaches us about Him. He reminds us when we go wrong (we call it our conscience but for a believer it is actually the Holy Spirit\u2019s promptings). He gives us the assurance that we belong to God, and makes our prayers acceptable to God.<\/p>\n

                                      h.\u00a0\u00a0 What two wonderful promises are we given in verses 18-19?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                                      \u00a0<\/b>i.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Christ will not leave us comfortless\u2026.He will be with us.<\/p>\n

                                      ii.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Because He lives, we have eternal life and will live with Him.<\/p>\n

                                      i.\u00a0\u00a0 What does Solomon say in Ecclesiastes 4:12b? <\/b><\/p>\n

                                      That a triple (three fold)\u00a0 cord is not easily broken.<\/p>\n

                                      j.\u00a0\u00a0 What triple cord do we see here? How strong is it?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 20)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      Christ in the Father, we in Christ, Christ in us\u2026\u2026NOTHING can ever break this \u201ccord\u201d, NOTHING can ever separate us from the love of Christ.<\/p>\n

                                      k.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What is the prime requirement of man to God, and what does it result in?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 21)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      Obedience to God\u2019s ways out of love for Him\u2026..not because we HAVE to but because we WANT to!<\/p>\n

                                      4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verses\u00a0 22-31<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                      a.\u00a0\u00a0 What did Judas want to know?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 22)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      How can You show Yourself to us but not to the world?<\/p>\n

                                      b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How did Jesus answer him?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 23-26)<\/i>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/b>If a person comes to Me \u00a0and the Holy Spirit will teach them about \u00a0Us\u2026..other people in the world won\u2019t understand or know Us because these things are to do with spiritual life and are spiritually seen<\/p>\n

                                      c. What does a worldly person NOT do?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 24a)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      They don\u2019t do what God\u2019s Word says and they couldn\u2019t care less about it.<\/p>\n

                                      d. What is one of the primary tasks of the Holy Spirit?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 1; Mark 13:111 Corinthians 2:13-14)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      To teach us all things and to remind us of things (verses, thoughts etc.) when we need them.<\/p>\n

                                      e. How can we experience this peace that Christ promised (especially when things go wrong)?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 27;\u00a0 Psalm 119:165;\u00a0 Philippians 4:6-7)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      By immersing ourselves in God\u2019s Word and then by taking it all to Him in prayer with thanksgiving for what we already have.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                                      f.\u00a0\u00a0 How would you explain the phrase \u201cI go away and come again to you\u201d?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse s 28-30)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      The work of the Lord Jesus would finish shortly and He would die and \u201cgo away\u201d. He knew He would rise again and \u201ccome again\u201d to them briefly. The next time He would \u201cgo away\u201d to heaven when He ascended up into the cloud, but He would send His Spirit to live in all believers.<\/p>\n

                                      g.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What (or who) is the prince of this world?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (chapter\u00a0 16: 11; Ephesians 2:2-3)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      It is Satan.<\/p>\n

                                      h. What does Satan have dominion over?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Matthew 4:8-9)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      He is over the kingdoms of this world (he said he could give them to Jesus!) and he has power over unbelieving people tempting\u00a0 them to do wrong all the time\u2026..there is not a good bone in his body!<\/p>\n

                                      i. What power did Satan have over Christ ?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 30)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      None whatsoever! He had nothing to give to Christ at all!<\/p>\n

                                      j. What else did Jesus Christ say about the \u201cprince of this world\u201d?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (chapter 16:11)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 He is thrown out and judged already even though he is still free to do his dirty work.<\/p>\n

                                      k.\u00a0\u00a0 How do we know that Jesus loved His Father?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 31)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      He only and always did what pleased God\u2026.total obedience to His Father.<\/p>\n

                                      l.\u00a0\u00a0 How can we prove that we love God?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 15)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      By keeping His commandments.<\/p>\n

                                      m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What is the \u201cnew\u201d commandment that has been given to us?\u00a0 What significance does this have?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (chapter 13:34-35)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      To love one another\u2026..this will show the world that we are the followers of Christ.<\/p>\n

                                       <\/p>\n

                                      John\u00a0 Fifteen\u2026..(v.1-27)<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verses\u00a0 1-11<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                      a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What is the picture used here of Christ and the believer?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 1, 5a)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      Christ is the Vine and the believers are the branches.<\/p>\n

                                      b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Who is the Gardener?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 1b<\/i>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/b>God the Father is the husbandman, the\u00a0 overall\u00a0 Gardener.<\/p>\n

                                      c. What does a good gardener do to his plants to help them grow, flower and bear fruit?\u00a0 (verse 2)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      Weeds, fertilizes, and prunes, and even sometimes lifts and moves.<\/p>\n

                                      d. In what way are we, the branches, pruned? What is the purpose of pruning? What does the Hebrews passage call it?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 2b, 5, 8; Hebrews 12:5b-11)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      God brings trials into our lives (chastens us) to cut off what is unimportant to Him so that we may bear fruit\u2026. MORE\u00a0 fruit and MUCH\u00a0 fruit for His glory.<\/p>\n

                                      e. What sot of fruit does God look for in our lives?\u00a0\u00a0 (Galatians 5:22-23)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      The fruit of the Spirit (and which only His Holy Spirit can give to us)\u00a0 which is everything good and righteous\u2026..love, joy peace, gentleness, patience, faith, self control and humility.<\/p>\n

                                      f.\u00a0\u00a0 What happens to a branch which doesn\u2019t bear fruit? <\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(verse 2a)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      The Gardener takes it out altogether, because when a\u00a0 branch is withered it is useless; when a believer is in a backslidden state their testimony is nil and\u00a0 men rubbish them.<\/p>\n

                                      g. What do people say about a Christian\u00a0 who doesn\u2019t practice what he preaches?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Romans 2:21-24)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      They are called hypocrites, and it is said that if that is Christianity, others don\u2019t want a bar of it.<\/p>\n

                                      h.\u00a0\u00a0 When we abide in Christ, what are we able to do?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 7)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      Ask for anything we like, and it will be granted to us.<\/p>\n

                                      i.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What happens as far as God is concerned when people ABIDE in Christ ?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 8)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      God is glorified when people bear fruit in their lives and others know that they are following Christ.<\/p>\n

                                      j. God the Father loves us; Christ loves us; what is our\u00a0 part and responsibility? How do we do this?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 5c, 9)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                      By continuing in that love in keeping Christ\u2019s words just as He kept God\u2019s Word and abided in His Father\u2019s love\u2026..we can do nothing\u00a0 for God without Him<\/p>\n

                                      k. Non Christians think \u201cWhat a boring life!\u201d What does keeping Christ\u2019s words result in His people having ?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 11)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      It give great joy and peace in one\u2019s soul and conscience.<\/p>\n

                                      l.\u00a0\u00a0 What are some ways\u00a0 this joy shows itself?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Ephesians 5:19-21)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      .\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 We are able to sing and give thanks to the Lord continually\u00a0 with cheerfulness and encouragement to others.<\/p>\n

                                      2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verses\u00a0 12-17<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                      a.\u00a0\u00a0 What is this new commandment that Christ gives His followers?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 12, 17; chapter 13:34)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      That they must love one another.<\/p>\n

                                      b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What is the greatest love that a person can show?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 13; 1 John 3:16b)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      Love great enough to die for each other.<\/p>\n

                                      c.\u00a0\u00a0 Who showed the greatest example of this ultimate love for others?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Galatians 2:20c; 1 John 3:16a)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      Jesus Christ when He gave Himself for me!<\/p>\n

                                      d.\u00a0\u00a0 How can we KNOW we are the friends of Jesus Christ?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 14)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      By whether we WANT to do what He says or not.<\/p>\n

                                      e.\u00a0\u00a0 What are the wonderful truths in verse 16?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                      We are chosen by Christ to be His people; that we CAN bear fruit for Him and that we can make our requests to Him.<\/p>\n

                                      f. \u00a0 \u00a0 WHEN were we chosen?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Ephesians 1:4)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      Before the foundation of the world\u2026.before the world even began, God had His plan and with His foreknowledge He was able to choose those who would believe.<\/p>\n

                                      g. \u00a0 \u00a0What is the purpose that God has for His people and what is the result of it?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 16-17)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      God\u2019s purpose is that they bear fruit and make requests to Him in His will so He can grant them.<\/p>\n

                                      h.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>What does verse 17 tell us? How many times do we find this in chapters 13-15?<\/b><\/p>\n

                                      To love one another\u2026\u2026we are told this three times in these chapters.<\/p>\n

                                      i.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>Why do you think this has been repeated three times?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (1 John 5:2)<\/i>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                      It must be really important to be repeated these times, it also gives us the assurance that we are part of God\u2019s family.<\/p>\n

                                      j.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What are the two criteria to belong to Christ?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (1 John 3:23)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      To believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and to love one another.<\/p>\n

                                      3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verses\u00a0 18-27<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                      a.\u00a0\u00a0 How does the world generally see Christ?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 18)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      At the best, only a good man; at\u00a0 the worst a deep hatred for Him and in between pure indifference.<\/p>\n

                                      b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How does the world regard followers of Christ\u00a0 ?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 19)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                                      With hatred in many cases, and ignoring in others.<\/p>\n

                                      c. What happens to Christians in many parts of the world\u2026e.g. in Muslim countries or places where Hinduism, Buddhism etc.\u00a0 is practised?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 20-21)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                      There is active persecution and a very real hatred, even to death.<\/p>\n

                                      d. Why does the \u201cworld\u201d hate God and\/or Christ\u00a0 so much ?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (chapter 8:44-47)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      Because they belong to\u00a0 Satan and he\u00a0 has them in his grip\u2026. he hates and murders wherever he can.<\/p>\n

                                      e.\u00a0\u00a0 What is the world\u2019s attitude to God and His Son ?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Psalm 2:2-3)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      They say,\u201dLet\u2019s break God\u2019s rules and do our own thing! We don\u2019t want to be told what to do or to be tied down to anything!!!!\u201d<\/p>\n

                                      f.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What is the world really in enslavement to ?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Ephesians 2:2-3)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                      It is enslaved by sin and under the domination of the evil one.<\/p>\n

                                      g.\u00a0\u00a0 Which verses\u00a0 endorse the fact of the world\u2019s sin?\u00a0 What do they say?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 22-23; Romans 3:23)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      They say that people had seen the works and heard the words of Christ and refused them and continued to hate Christ and therefore God the Father as well\u2026.ALL have sinned and come short of God’s standards.<\/p>\n

                                      h.\u00a0 What (or Who) can break a person free from the clutches of sin ? (verse 26; Romans 8:2, 9, 11)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      The Holy Spirit can and does give life in Jesus to all who believe in Him.<\/p>\n

                                      John\u00a0 Sixteen\u2026..(v.1-33)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verses\u00a0 1-15<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                      a.\u00a0\u00a0 What was Jesus warning His disciples of?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 1-4)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      Tough times ahead! They wouldn\u2019t be allowed in the synagogues and in some cases they would even be put to death.<\/p>\n

                                      b.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Who was the first martyr recorded? Why was he killed?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Acts 6:8-15; 7:52-60)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      Stephen was taken before the Sanhedrin for preaching the Gospel and after hearing his defence, they were so angry they stoned him to death.<\/p>\n

                                      c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Why did Jesus say they would do these things?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 3)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      They thought they were doing it for God, but they didn’t really know God and didn\u2019t want to know Him (Jesus Christ)<\/p>\n

                                      d.\u00a0\u00a0 How did Peter tell the Christians to face persecution?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (1 Peter 4:13-19)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      To rejoice and be glad to be able to share some of the sufferings of Christ\u2026.if persecution is taken the right way, then God is glorified in the process.<\/p>\n

                                      e. How did Paul and Silas demonstrate this in prison?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Acts 16:22-25)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 They sang hymns and prayed out loud for all to hear.<\/p>\n

                                      f.\u00a0\u00a0 How are we to face unfair discrimination at work because we are Christians?\u00a0\u00a0 (Matthew 5:10-16)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      We are to be glad because God takes note of how we react in adverse situations, and so do other people\u2026..this is one way we can witness without preaching! We are to be the flavoursome salt and a bright light before others\u2026.the salt doesn\u2019t have to SAY anything, just be what it is, and a light doesn\u2019t have to TELL anyone it\u2019s a light, it can be clearly seen.<\/p>\n

                                      g.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>Why was Christ telling His disciples these things?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 4-6)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      Because He was about to leave them and this conversation would come back to them after He was gone.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                                      h. \u00a0 \u00a0What\u00a0 was one\u00a0 result of\u00a0 Christ\u00a0 leaving\u00a0 the earth?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 7)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      The Holy Spirit would come to be with them after He was gone.<\/p>\n

                                      i.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What are some of the things that the Holy Spirit does for believers?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (chapter 14: 16-17, 26; 15:26 Romans 8:2, 26)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                      i\u2026\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To convince people of sin and the truth of the Gospel<\/p>\n

                                      ii. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To teach right living and of judgement to come.<\/p>\n

                                      iii. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To show the truth to them.<\/p>\n

                                        \n
                                      1. To glorify Christ (not Himself)<\/li>\n
                                      2. To teach and remind them\u00a0 of Christ\u2019s words<\/li>\n
                                      3. To never leave them; to always be with them.<\/li>\n
                                      4. To help them to live the Christian life as they ought to.<\/li>\n
                                      5. To help in their prayer life, interceding for them before God<\/li>\n
                                      6. Produces fruit in their lives.<\/li>\n
                                      7. To free from the shackles of habitual sin<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                        j. How does the Holy Spirit show Himself in a Christian\u2019s life?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Acts 16:25; Ephesians 5:19 )<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                        By\u00a0 helping them to be happy, joyful and singing, counting their blessings instead of moaning and complaining.<\/p>\n

                                        k. What does Paul say about the Holy Spirit ?\u00a0\u00a0 ( 1 Corinthians 2:10-14)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                        God uses Him to show believers the deep things of Himself and to give understanding of spiritual truths which a non-believer can never know or understand.<\/p>\n

                                        l.\u00a0\u00a0 Does the Holy Spirit glorify Himself in any way ?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 13-15)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                        No, He glorifies Christ.<\/p>\n

                                        m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What does this teach us ?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(verse 13 c)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                        To not place undue emphasis on the person of the Holy Spirit but to recognise His work relating to the things of Christ.<\/p>\n

                                        2. \u00a0 \u00a0Verses\u00a0 16-33<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                                        a.\u00a0\u00a0 What did Jesus mean in\u00a0 this passage?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 16-20)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                        He was telling them in a round about way that He was about to die, but would be resurrected and be with them again for a short while before ascending to His Father for ever.<\/p>\n

                                        b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What picture did He use to illustrated this?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 21)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                        The picture of a woman giving birth\u2026.. the pain and sorrow, then the joy of the baby\u2019s arrival.<\/p>\n

                                        c. What would fill the hearts of the disciples when they saw Christ again after the resurrection?\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 22)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                        Great joy which nothing and no-one could take away from them.<\/p>\n

                                        d. How did Paul expand on this thought for us today?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Romans 8:28-39)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                        No matter what happens to the believer (ALL THINGS) they can know FOR SURE that they can NEVER be separated from the love and care of God.<\/p>\n

                                        e.\u00a0\u00a0 What are the promises given here?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 23-24)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                        To ask, receive and be joyful<\/p>\n

                                        f.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What is the condition of asking in this verse?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 23b)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                        To ask in Christ\u2019s Name.<\/p>\n

                                        g. Taking these other verses into consideration, what do you think this means? Is it just finishing off\u00a0 the prayer with \u201cin His Name\u201d?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (chapter 15:7; Philippians 4:6-7; 1 John 5:14-15)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                        We have to take all these verses about praying\u00a0 along with this passage\u2026.we must be \u201cabiding\u201d in Him, and asking according to His will. We must ask, being thankful for whatever the answer is before we can have God’s peace\u2026.we must be sure that what we are asking can be used or done for God\u2019s glory.\u00a0\u00a0 Sometimes the answer we want may never be given, other times it may be years before it will be granted\u2026.remember what David says in Psalm 37:3-5\u00a0 about delighting yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. If we delight in the Lord instead of begging and pleading, His desires will become our desires, and we will be content to leave it all to Him.<\/p>\n

                                        h. What is the result of asking and receiving?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 24)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                                        We have the joy of seeing God work in situations that appear\u00a0 impossible and give glory to Him as a result. If we have asked with a thankful and restful heart, we WILL experience His peace and be able to rejoice in Him!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                        i.\u00a0 \u00a0How were the disciples viewing God at this stage?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 25; Matthew 13:34-35)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                        Through the parables that Jesus told them.<\/p>\n

                                        j.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jesus had spoken to them so far in parables\u2026.what helps us to\u00a0 see things more clearly today?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (1 Corinthians 2:10)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                        Because the Holy Spirit reveals these truths and the mystery of the Gospel to the apostles and they wrote it down to be incorporated in the Bible as we have it today. The more we study the Bible, the more we understand it.<\/p>\n

                                        k. Why can we have every confidence to ask God things in Christ\u2019s Name?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 27)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                        Because we know that He loves us because we believe in Jesus Christ and love Him.<\/p>\n

                                        l. How does verse 28 explain verse 19?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 29-30)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                        The disciples didn’t know what He meant by saying\u00a0 \u201ca little while\u201d they wouldn’t see Him, and then another \u201clittle while\u201d and they would. Now He is saying that just as He came from the Father, so He would return to the Father, and they understood this.<\/p>\n

                                        m. What did Jesus promise them here?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 32-34)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>That although they would be scattered and leave Him,\u00a0 they could still have peace in the midst of\u00a0 their troubles because He has overcome all things.<\/p>\n

                                        n.\u00a0\u00a0 What must we remember when we are going through trials?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(1 Peter 4:12-14, 16)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                        To rejoice in our salvation and carry on quietly and cheerfully so that our attitude may honour God.<\/p>\n

                                         <\/p>\n

                                        John\u00a0 Seventeen\u2026..(v.1-26)<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                        1. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Verses\u00a0 1-12<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 John 5: 24;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 12:23-27;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 18:37\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                        The time together this evening is drawing to a close\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                        a.\u00a0\u00a0 How could we explain what\u00a0 Jesus is doing in this chapter?<\/b><\/p>\n

                                        He is closing this time with a prayer to His Father.<\/p>\n

                                        b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What is this \u201chour\u201d that has come?\u00a0 <\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(verses 1-3; chapter 3:16)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                        The hour when He would make full payment for the sins of the world, and it would be possible for mankind to have eternal life through His death.<\/p>\n

                                        c. What would result from this \u201chour\u201d for both the Father and the Son?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 1, 4-5; chapter 12:23-27)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                        Great glory\u2026..the Father would be glorified by the Son\u2019s action and in turn has glorified the Son and exalted Him to the highest heights.<\/p>\n

                                        d. What has resulted in \u201cthis hour\u201d for all mankind?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (chapter 5:24)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                        The gift of eternal life for all those who will come to Him.<\/p>\n

                                        e. What is the essence of eternal life? What is the spin off?\u00a0 (verse 3; Romans 8:1; Ephesians 1:3-7)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                        The main thing about eternal life is knowing God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ\u2026.the bonus is that we will never NOT know\u00a0 Them again!!! Our life with the Lord will never end, we have passed from the condemnation of sin into a never ending life with Christ; we will never have to suffer for the wrongs we have done because Christ took it all on Himself during \u201cthis hour\u201d.\u00a0 We have been brought into God’s family, given innumerable blessings and are accepted before God.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

                                        f.\u00a0\u00a0 How did Christ feel when He looked\u00a0 at the work of salvation He was about to accomplish,\u00a0 and His time on earth?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 4; Isaiah 53:11)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                        He was satisfied with a good job well done\u2026..He had accomplished His Father\u2019s will.<\/p>\n

                                        g.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What was the Father\u2019s will for the Son?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (chapter 6:40)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                                        To bring eternal life for sinful man and to keep all those who come to Him.<\/p>\n

                                        h. What happened in the process of this work that was finished on the cross?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 4-5)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                        The Father and the Son are both glorified\u2026.no power or force can ever point a finger at any part not completed.<\/p>\n

                                        i. What are the \u201cI have\u201d s that Christ could say He had finished in this passage?\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 4-8)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                        i<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 I have glorified Thee on the earth<\/p>\n

                                          \n
                                        1. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ii.<\/b>\u00a0 I have finished the work You gave Me to do.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                          iii<\/b>. I have shown Your Name to those You gave Me.<\/p>\n

                                          \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>iv<\/b>. I have given them the Words that You gave Me.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                          j.\u00a0\u00a0 What incredible truths come through in these verses?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 9- 10; Romans 8:34; Hebrews 7:25)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                          Jesus Christ prays for His people\u2026.He makes intercession for us to God because we belong to Him and to the family of God. He is glorified because we have come to Him\u2026.we ARE His glory!<\/p>\n

                                          k.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What two prayer requests are in verse 11?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

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                                          1. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 i.<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Keep them in Your own Name, Holy Father<\/li>\n
                                          2. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ii<\/b>.\u00a0\u00a0 I\u00a0\u00a0 pray that they may be one.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                            l. Even though there are many diverse opinions among believers today, what is the point that they are unanimous on?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 12; chapter 13:13;\u00a0 14:6)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                            The Jesus Christ is the ONLY way to the Father and that He is Lord of all.<\/p>\n

                                            2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verses\u00a0 13-16<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 John 3:19-21<\/b><\/p>\n

                                            a.\u00a0\u00a0 What is it that the Lord desires His people to have, regardless?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 13)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            His joy in them\u2026.He wants us to rejoice in Him<\/p>\n

                                            b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What gives us this joy? How can we be joyful in Him?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (chapter\u00a0 15:11; Ephesians 1:3)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            When we think of Him and His words,\u00a0 our minds are taken off our circumstances and things surrounding\u00a0 us, and His joy fills our souls.<\/p>\n

                                            c. Why does the world system hate Christians?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 14-16)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            Because they are different, with a different set of values. The world system is in the darkness of sin, while Christians are of the light and the light shows up the evil deeds that are done in the dark. We are in the world, but not of it. The world feels threatened by the Christian values.<\/p>\n

                                            d. What reassuring (to us) request does Christ make of His Father here?\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 15)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            That His people will be kept from\u00a0 evil, and the evil one.<\/p>\n

                                            e.\u00a0 What do both James and Peter say for us to do in regard to Satan? (James 4:7 & 1 Peter 5:8-9)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            To resist him and he will flee from us.<\/p>\n

                                            f. How does Paul tell us to do this?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0(Ephesians 6:10-13)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            To be strong in the Lord, put on God\u2019s armour and stand against him, not GIVE IN. We do NOT belong to Satan but to God!<\/p>\n

                                            3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verses\u00a0 17-26<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                            a.\u00a0\u00a0 What does your modern translation use for the word \u201csanctify\u201d?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                            To be “set apart”, to be pure and holy\u2026..to live pure, holy, 100% honest lives before all. To be seen to be different to people of the world in our attitudes and actions.<\/p>\n

                                            b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How is it possible to do this?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 17-19; 1 Peter 3:15)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            By soaking in the Word of God with a sincere and pure heart and mind\u2026.. not just reading it as a text book. Not only to get to know the text,\u00a0 but also the Author.<\/p>\n

                                            c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What does David say about this?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Psalm 119:9, 11)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                            That if we hide God\u2019s Word in our heart and take heed to it (listen and DO!) we will be cleansed and kept from sin.<\/p>\n

                                            d.\u00a0\u00a0 What is a Christian to do in this world? What does the Lord want them to do?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 20; Matthew 28:19)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            Christ wants His people\u00a0 to tell others and to teach them\u2026.to go out into the world and preach the Gospel.<\/p>\n

                                            e.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0What about us today? Are we included in all\u00a0 this?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 16-20)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                            Yes! Jesus is praying for ME!<\/p>\n

                                            f. What is the great desire of Christ for His people in verse 21?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                            That they may be ONE in Him so that others will believe also.<\/p>\n

                                            g. What example do we have to follow?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 22-23)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            The unity that is in God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit.<\/p>\n

                                            h.\u00a0 What is this unity a witness to?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 23b)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            It shows the world that there is something in this Christianity business.<\/p>\n

                                            i. What happens when it breaks down?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Romans 2:24;\u00a0 1 Timothy 6:1)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            It is the first thing that the world points the finger at. We are to live in a manner that will glorify God, not cause others to blaspheme His Name.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                            j.\u00a0\u00a0 What is the last request of this, the Lord\u2019s prayer?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 22-24)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            That His people would be with Him where He is, that they may see (and share in) His glory.<\/p>\n

                                            k. What did Christ ask His Father to surround His people with?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 25-26)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                            His love in us and around us.<\/p>\n

                                            l. What confidence do we have that this is so?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Romans 8:31, 35-39)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            Paul tells us that if God is for us (and He is!) no-one, and nothing, can take this away from us. NOTHING can separate us from His love.<\/p>\n

                                             <\/p>\n

                                            \u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            John\u00a0 Eighteen\u2026..(v.1-40)<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verses\u00a0 1-27<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                            a.\u00a0\u00a0 Had Judas been with the group while the Lord was speaking in these last few chapters? Where was he?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 1)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            No, Judas had gone out after the supper to get a band of men\u00a0 from the Pharisees to arrest Jesus.<\/p>\n

                                            b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Where did he think Jesus would have gone after the supper?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 2)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                                            To the garden that was on the Mount of Olives<\/p>\n

                                            c. What happened in the Garden that John doesn\u2019t mention?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Mark 14:32-42)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            His agony and prayer to His Father there.<\/p>\n

                                            d.\u00a0\u00a0 Did Jesus make it hard for Judas to find Him?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 3-4)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            No, He went out to meet the men and asked them who they were looking for.<\/p>\n

                                            e.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Did Jesus know what the next few hours would bring?\u00a0 <\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(verse 4; chapter 13:2, 21, 27)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            Yes, He\u00a0 knew exactly how, what and where things would be happening.<\/p>\n

                                            f. What did Jesus say in reply to them saying His name?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 5)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            He said, \u201cI AM\u00a0 He\u201d<\/p>\n

                                            g. What happened to the men when they heard Him say that? Why do you think that this happened? What does this Name signify?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Exodus 3:13-15; Revelation 1:8)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            When Jesus said \u201cI AM HE\u201d, He was using the name of God Almighty that had been given to Moses to give to Israel. The power of this Name made the men fall backwards onto the ground. This Name signifies the ETERNALNESS of Jesus Christ, the One who is first and last, the Beginning and the Ending of all things.<\/p>\n

                                            h.\u00a0 Who was Jesus concerned about here?\u00a0 Why?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 8-9)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            He was caring for His disciples and making sure they would not be arrested with Him, so that the Scriptures would be fulfilled.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                            i.\u00a0\u00a0 What does Luke tell us about the matter of the ear being cut off that none of the other accounts tell us?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Luke 22:50-51)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            That Jesus put the man\u2019s ear back and healed it.<\/p>\n

                                            j.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What did Peter think he was doing anyway?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                                            He thought he was helping to protect his Master.<\/p>\n

                                            k. What does this teach us?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                            To stop and consider carefully and prayerfully before we act; no matter how good our intentions are, they may not be appropriate.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                            2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verses 12- 32<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            \u00a0a.\u00a0\u00a0 Jesus was taken to Annas first, and then to Caiaphas. John and Peter followed them. What happened to Peter?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 12-27)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            John took him into the palace, and he stood by the fire warming himself. Different ones asked him if he wasn\u2019t one of the followers of Jesus, and three times he denied that he even knew Him.. The rooster crowed twice, and he remembered what Jesus had said to him.<\/p>\n

                                            b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What had he said to Jesus earlier, and what was Jesus\u2019 reply?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Mark 14:29-31)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            Others might leave You, but I won\u2019t! I would die for You!! Jesus had said, \u201cYou will deny that you even know Me three times before the rooster crows twice!\u201d<\/p>\n

                                            c. How did Peter feel when he realised what he had done?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Luke 22:54-62)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            He was filled with remorse and went outside\u00a0 weeping bitterly.<\/p>\n

                                            d.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What does Luke tell us about this incident that the others don\u2019t?\u00a0\u00a0 (Luke 22: 61a)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            That the Lord caught Peter\u2019s eye and Peter knew that Jesus knew what he had just done. How awful he must have felt!!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0John 3:14;\u00a0\u00a0 12:32-33\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Acts 7:58-59 <\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            e.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Meantime what was happening to Jesus?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 19-24)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            He was bound and being questioned by Annas\u2026.one of the officers slapped Him for His answer, and then He was taken to Caiaphas the High Priest.<\/p>\n

                                            f.\u00a0\u00a0 It was still very early in the morning\u2026\u2026.where was Jesus taken next?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 28-32)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            He was taken to Pilate\u2019s house and accused there\u2026.Pilate was told that they couldn\u2019t authorise His execution whereas Pilate could.<\/p>\n

                                            g.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What was the Jews\u2019 traditional method of execution?\u00a0\u00a0 (Leviticus 24:16, 23)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            Stoning a person.<\/p>\n

                                            h. Why was Jesus not to be stoned?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Psalm 34:20; chapter 3:14; 12:32-33)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            To fulfill the prophecies\u2026.He would not have a broken bone and He would die being lifted up off the ground, even as Moses put the brass serpent up on a pole for the healing of the Israeli people in the wilderness.<\/p>\n

                                            3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verses\u00a0 33-40<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                            a.\u00a0\u00a0 What did Pilate\u2019s conversation centre around?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 33)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            He asked\u00a0 Jesus if He were the King of the Jews.<\/p>\n

                                            b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What sort of\u00a0 Kingdom did Jesus say He had?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 36)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                            He said His kingdom wasn’t in this world\u2026if it was, His servants would be fighting for Him..<\/p>\n

                                            c. What did Jesus say He had come into the world for?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 37)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            To bear witness of the Truth.<\/p>\n

                                            d.\u00a0\u00a0 What was Pilate\u2019s reply to this?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 38a)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            What is truth?<\/p>\n

                                            e.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pilate had no answer to this\u2026.how could we answer that question?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (chapter 1: 17b; 14:6)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                            Jesus Himself is the WAY, the TRUTH and the LIFE.<\/p>\n

                                            f. What was Pilate\u2019s verdict?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 38b)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            This Man is innocent\u2026..I can\u2019t find any fault in Him at all.<\/p>\n

                                            g. What does Luke tell us that Pilate did next thinking that he had a loophole?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Luke 23:6-7)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            He heard that Jesus was a Galilean, so he sent Him off to Herod who was in Jerusalem at this time.<\/p>\n

                                            h.\u00a0 How did Herod feel about this?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Luke 23:7-8)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            He was glad to see Jesus because he had been curious about Him for a long time and wanted to see a miracle performed.<\/p>\n

                                            i. What did Jesus do while He was in front of Herod?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Luke 23:9)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            He kept quiet and didn’t speak a word.<\/p>\n

                                            j.\u00a0\u00a0 What did Isaiah prophesy about this so many years before?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Isaiah 53:7)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            He said He was like a sheep being shorn , making not a sound even though He was being pushed around.<\/p>\n

                                            k.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What did Herod do to Jesus?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Luke 23:11)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            He made fun of Him, putting a purple cloak on Him, and pretending He was a king and allowing his men to mock Him before sending Him back to Pilate.<\/p>\n

                                            l. What comment does Peter make about this?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (1 Peter 2:21-23<\/i>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                            It is an example for us to follow when we suffer for doing right.<\/p>\n

                                            m. Who did the Jews choose when given the choice?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 39-40)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            They asked for Barabbas to be set free, a robber and a murderer, rather than Jesus Christ the innocent and sinless Son of God.<\/p>\n

                                             <\/p>\n

                                            John\u00a0 Nineteen\u2026..(v.1-42)<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verses\u00a0 1-24<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            a. Herod had sent Jesus back to Pilate\u2026..what did Pilate then\u00a0 decide?\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 1-6; Luke 23:14-16)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            I will whip Him and let Him go\u2026..I find no fault in Him and neither did Herod.<\/p>\n

                                            b.\u00a0\u00a0 What did the soldiers do to this passive prisoner?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0(verses 2-3)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            They made a crown of thorns and mocked Him as a pretence king, spitting in his face and striking Him on the head with a reedy switch until the blood came.<\/p>\n

                                            c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What did Isaiah prophesy about the sufferings of Christ that the New Testament does not elaborate on?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Isaiah 50:6; 52:14)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            That His beard was pulled at until the whiskers came out and that His face was more disfigured than any other person; He had to endure His face being spat upon.<\/p>\n

                                            d. What statements did Pilate hear that made him more afraid than ever of condemning this man?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 7, 11; Matthew 27:19)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                            i.\u00a0 The\u00a0 Jews said that He claimed to be the Son of God.<\/p>\n

                                              \n
                                            1. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0ii.\u00a0 Jesus said that Pilate only had power over Him if it were given to him by God above.<\/li>\n
                                            2. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0iii.\u00a0 Pilate\u2019s wife sent him a message saying to leave the case alone as she had been having<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                              nightmares about it.<\/p>\n

                                              e. What lever did the people use to change Pilate\u2019s mind?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 12)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                              It was a political one\u2026.whoever says he is a king is speaking against Caesar. If you let this man go, you aren\u2019t Caesar\u2019s friend! In other words, \u201cYour job is on the line!\u201d<\/p>\n

                                              f. The people continued to clamour for His death\u2026..what did Pilate do, thinking he was clearing himself of this injustice?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Matthew 27:24)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                              He got a basin of water and washed his hands in front of all the people, saying that he was free of the blood of the innocent prisoner<\/p>\n

                                              g. What statement did the Jewish rulers make that showed the true state of their hearts before God?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 15;\u00a0 1 Samuel 8:7)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                              \u201cWe don\u2019t want God as our King! Caesar is our king!\u201d\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                                              h.\u00a0\u00a0 What does John NOT tell us about the trip out of the city to Golgotha?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Luke 23:26)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                              He doesn\u2019t say that the physical condition of the Saviour was so poor and weak that He wasn\u2019t able to carry His own cross as the others were able to, and that Simon of Cyrene was compelled to carry it for Him.<\/p>\n

                                              i.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What additional information does Luke give us about this trip?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Luke 23:27-31)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                              He tells how the women were in the crowd following and weeping out loud for Him, and how He turned and told them to weep for themselves rather than for Him\u2026.that bad days were ahead.<\/p>\n

                                              j. What was Jesus wearing on the trip out and what did they do with them? Remember the temperatures.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 23-24;\u00a0 chapter\u00a0 18:18; Mark 15:20)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                              They had taken the fancy cloak off Him and put His own clothes back on. Before they crucified Him, they stripped Him and split the clothes up between themselves before gambling for His coat.<\/p>\n

                                              k.\u00a0\u00a0 What was the reason for this?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 24; Psalm 22:18)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                              It was to fulfill the Scriptures in\u00a0 the Old Testament.<\/p>\n

                                              l.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What did the executioners offer Him before hammering the nails in? What was the purpose of this? What did He do?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Matthew 27:34)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                              They gave all the prisoners wine mixed with myrrh to deaden the immediate pain of the crucifixion, but Jesus refused to take it\u2026.He said He would drink of the cup that His Father gave Him to the full.<\/p>\n

                                              m. What were the first words that Jesus spoke after the nails were hammered in? (only Luke records them)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(Luke 23:33-34)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                              \u201cFather, forgive them, they don\u2019t know what they are doing!\u201d<\/p>\n

                                              n. What had Pilate ordered to be written on the label of His cross? What did the priests think about that?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 19-22)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                              He wrote, \u201cThis is Jesus, the King of the Jews\u201d and the priests wanted it altered to say\u2026\u2026\u00a0 \u201c He said He was the King of the Jews\u201d. Pilate refused to change it.<\/p>\n

                                              2.\u00a0\u00a0 Verses 25-30<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

                                                \n
                                              1. a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>Who were standing by His cross?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 25-26)<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                His mother, aunt and John along with others.<\/p>\n

                                                b.\u00a0\u00a0 What did Jesus say to them?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 26-27)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                                \u201cJohn, look after her as a son would; Woman, this is your son!\u201d<\/p>\n

                                                c. Who were also crucified with Jesus? What were their attitudes?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Luke 23:32-33; 39-41)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                                They were sarcastic in their comments, until one of them changed his tone and confessed that they were paying for their actions, but that Jesus was an innocent victim.<\/p>\n

                                                d. What did this repentant thief go on to say?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Luke 23:42)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                                \u201cLord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom!\u201d<\/p>\n

                                                e. What was the Lord\u2019s reply?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Luke 23:43)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                                \u201cToday you will be with Me in Paradise!\u201d<\/p>\n

                                                f. What happened in those three hours between the 6th<\/sup> and the 9th<\/sup> ?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Luke 23:44-45)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                                The sun became dark and it was like night time over the whole land.<\/p>\n

                                                g. How did the Lord Jesus feel during these three hours?\u00a0 <\/b>(Psalm 69:2-4; Matthew 27: 46)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                                He felt utterly forsaken by God\u2026..it was as though waves of God\u2019s wrath were going over Him as He paid sin\u2019s penalty there for mankind, suffering in a way that no human being can comprehend.<\/p>\n

                                                h.\u00a0\u00a0 How did God the Father feel during these hours?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Habakkuk 1:13;\u00a0 2 Corinthians 5:19, 21)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                                He was utterly repulsed by the sin of the world that Christ was taking on Himself, and thus He could not bear to look on Him but turned His face away, and yet at the same time He was with Christ making the way to reconcile the world to Himself, so that believers could be made righteous. The Father suffered with the Son.<\/p>\n

                                                i.\u00a0 What did He say towards the end of this time? How did He say it?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Matthew 27:46)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                                He said loudly for all to hear, \u201cMy God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?\u201d<\/p>\n

                                                j.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What seems to have come next? Why did He say it?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 28)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                                He said \u201cI am thirsty\u201d so that the Scripture could be fulfilled and He drank the vinegar this time.<\/p>\n

                                                k. He said two more things, what were they?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 30; Luke 23:46)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                                \u201cIt is FINISHED! Father\u00a0 into Your hands I commend My spirit\u201d<\/p>\n

                                                l.\u00a0\u00a0 In what way did He say them? What did He do after that?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Luke 23:46a)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                                He shouted them out loudly and then bowed His head and gave up His spirit (died)<\/p>\n

                                                m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In what way was the death of Jesus Christ different to any other person\u2019s death?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>(chapter 10:18)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/i><\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

                                                His life was not taken from Him by circumstances or people, He gave it up voluntarily.<\/p>\n

                                                n. Can you work out how many statements Jesus made from the cross?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                                He said seven different things.<\/p>\n

                                                o. What was the \u201cwork\u201d that Christ had finished?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (1 Peter 2:24)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                                The work of salvation, destroying the power of Satan and making payment for the sin of mankind so they could be reconciled with God and have eternal life.<\/p>\n

                                                3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verses\u00a0 31-42<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

                                                a.\u00a0\u00a0 What else happened at the moment of Christ\u2019s death that John doesn\u2019t mention?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Matthew 27:50-53)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                                i.\u00a0 The veil of the temple was split from the top to the bottom.<\/p>\n

                                                ii. There was a tremendous earthquake that opened many graves of saints who appeared to<\/p>\n

                                                their old acquaintances in Jerusalem.<\/p>\n

                                                b.\u00a0\u00a0 What was the significance of the veil tearing from the TOP to the bottom?<\/b><\/p>\n

                                                It was a large heavy curtain, and this showed that it was torn by God Himself. There was no way that a person could have reached up and done that, it was far too high and thick.<\/p>\n

                                                c. What did the tearing open of the Holy Place show ?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>(Hebrews 9:3,8, 11-12, 24;\u00a0 10:19-20)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                                That the old had passed away, and the new had come\u2026.Christ was now the high priest who had offered His own sinless blood to God for the sins of the world, thus making the way open for all to believe and come boldly before God.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                                                d. <\/b>Why did the Jews want the legs broken of those on the crosses?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 31)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                                Because they wanted to hurry the deaths up to get the bodies down and dealt with before this special sabbath day.<\/p>\n

                                                e.\u00a0\u00a0 What did the soldiers do to Jesus? Why?\u00a0 (verses<\/i>32-37;\u00a0 <\/b>Psalm 34:20;\u00a0 Zechariah 12:10b)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                                He was already dead, so they didn\u2019t break His legs, but one soldier speared His side instead\u2026..both these things were the fulfilling of the Old Testament Scriptures.<\/p>\n

                                                f.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What was the reaction of the centurion and soldiers who were guarding the site?\u00a0\u00a0 (Matthew 27:54)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                                They said that this was truly the Son of God and no ordinary Man.<\/p>\n

                                                g.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What happened to the body of Jesus?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 38-40)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                                Joseph of Arimathea asked permission of Pilate to take it down and he and Nicodemus wrapped it up with spices and put it in Joseph\u2019s new tomb which was nearby.<\/p>\n

                                                h. How does this tie in with Isaiah 53:9?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                                Christ hade been executed with and as a criminal and both Joseph and Nicodemus were wealthy men\u2026..so yet again another\u00a0 the Scripture was fulfilled.<\/p>\n

                                                i. Why were they in a hurry get this done ?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 42)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                                Because it was nearly time for the Jews\u2019 preparation for the Sabbath Day.<\/p>\n

                                                j. How long did Jesus say He would be buried for?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Matthew 12:40)<\/i><\/b><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                                Three days and three nights.<\/p>\n

                                                k.\u00a0\u00a0 What did the Chief Priests tell Pilate to do ? Why?\u00a0\u00a0 (Matthew 27: 62-66)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                                To put a guard on the tomb in case the disciples went to steal the body away. \u2026they remembered\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 that He had said that after three days, He would rise again from the dead.<\/p>\n

                                                 <\/p>\n

                                                John\u00a0 Twenty\u2026..(v.1-31)<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                                1.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Verses\u00a0 1-18<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

                                                a. Who went to the tomb?<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0 Who does John tell us about?<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 1; Matthew 28:1; Luke 24:1-10; Mark 16:1)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                                Mary Magdalene, another Mary, Salome and Joanna went very early, leaving while it was still dark, to go to the tomb. John only mentions Mary Magdalene, Matthew mentions her and another Mary, and\u00a0 while Mark names Salome as well, Luke gives more names.<\/p>\n

                                                b.\u00a0\u00a0 What was the purpose of this visit?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Mark 16:1)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                                They were taking spices to finish off the hasty job of burial that was started before the Passover night.<\/p>\n

                                                c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What was their main concern as they made their way to the burial cave?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Mark 16:2-4)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                                How they would get\u00a0 the stone rolled away from the mouth of the cave.<\/p>\n

                                                d. What did they find when they got there?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Matthew 28:2-8; Mark 16:3-4)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                                There had been an earthquake and an angel had come and rolled the stone away and was sitting on it when they arrived.<\/p>\n

                                                e.\u00a0\u00a0 What happened to the guards who were supposed to be keeping the door shut? What did they do when they came to?\u00a0\u00a0 (Matthew 28:11-15)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                                They shook with great fright and collapsed on the ground like dead men. They went off to the priests and told them what had happened and how they were powerless to do anything. The priests gave them bribe money to say they had been asleep on guard and the disciples had come and stolen the body away.<\/p>\n

                                                f. Of the four accounts of the resurrection, which one was written by someone who was actually at the tomb?\u00a0 <\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(verses 2-6)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                                John was the only one who went to the tomb at the time, and was able to write about what he saw.<\/p>\n

                                                g.\u00a0\u00a0 Which woman ran to Peter and John first and told them that Jesus was gone?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 2)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                                It was Mary Magdalene. It seems that she got to the tomb ahead of the other women, looked in, and rushed back to tell Peter and John it was empty, and ask where He was!<\/p>\n

                                                h.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What did the other women see that Mary seemed to have missed?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Matthew 28:5-8)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                                                They saw the angel and heard his message, and as they went back to tell the disciples, Jesus appeared to them and told them to tell the disciples to go back to Galilee.<\/p>\n

                                                i. What did Peter and John do then? And Mary Magdalene?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 3-8, 11- 13)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                                                They ran to the tomb and looked in to see only empty grave clothes. Mary went back behind them and stood outside weeping. When she looked inside after the men had gone, she saw TWO angels who spoke to her.<\/p>\n

                                                j. Who did she see next?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 14-18)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                                Jesus appeared in front of her, but she didn\u2019t recognise Him until He spoke her name.<\/p>\n

                                                k.\u00a0 It is a bit hard to fit all the pieces together, but what is the important thing that comes through clearly?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Revelation 1:18)<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                                Jesus is NOT DEAD! He is ALIVE forever more! He holds the keys of hell and death and NO-ONE can\u00a0 take them away.<\/p>\n

                                                2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verses\u00a0 19-31<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                                                a. Who were the next ones to see Jesus alive?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Luke 24:13-28)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                                Two people were returning to Emmaus from having been in Jerusalem for the Passover, and met this Man who fell in step with them. He asked why they were so sad, and when they told him, He started telling them that these things had to happen to fulfil the Old Testament Scriptures. He also said how the Messiah would have to suffer to bring God\u2019s salvation to men.<\/p>\n

                                                b.\u00a0\u00a0 How did they recognise him for Who He was?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Luke 24:15-16, 29-31a)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                                They asked Him in to stay the night and when He gave thanks for the meal, they knew Him!<\/p>\n

                                                c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Did He stay? What did they do?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Luke 24:31b-35)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                                No, He vanished out of their sight, and they set straight off back to Jerusalem to tell the others!<\/p>\n

                                                d. Who did the Lord appear to next? When?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 19-20)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                                That same evening while the disciples were sitting in a locked room, He just appeared in the middle of them, and showed them His hands and side to prove His identity.<\/p>\n

                                                e.\u00a0\u00a0 How did they feel when this happened?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 20b; Luke 24:36-41)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                                They were terrified initially, but when they calmed down they were glad and joyful..<\/p>\n

                                                f.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What does Luke tell us that He did for them?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Luke 24:45-48)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                                He opened their understanding of Him as prophesied\u00a0 in the Old Testament Scriptures.<\/p>\n

                                                g. These verses are difficult to understand on their own\u2026..what is the power behind this authority?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 22-23; Acts 16:30-32)\u00a0 .<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

                                                It is only by the power of the Holy\u00a0 Spirit that sins can be forgiven. Believers have the authority to tell others that as they believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, they can be saved from their sins, and that if they refuse God\u2019s Gift, they will\u00a0 be under His wrath in a day to come.<\/p>\n

                                                h.\u00a0\u00a0 What has made salvation possible?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hebrews 10:4, 12<\/b><\/p>\n

                                                The shedding of the blood of Christ\u2026.the blood of animals could never take away sins.<\/p>\n

                                                i.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Has any MAN on earth the power to forgive sins?\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(Acts 4:12)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                                No, it is only when a person points another to Christ as the Saviour of the those who believe in Him, that he has the right to tell them that their sins are forgiven upon their belief in Christ.<\/p>\n

                                                j. Which disciple had a problem with the resurrection? What was the problem?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 24-25)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                                Thomas just COULD NOT believe that Jesus had come back to life again! He said that unless he saw the marks in His hands and feet with his own eyes,\u00a0 he wouldn\u2019t believe them.<\/p>\n

                                                k.\u00a0\u00a0 What did Jesus do for\u00a0 Thomas ?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 26-27)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                                He understood his doubts and his make-up, and didn\u2019t rebuke him for them, so He showed Himself to Thomas a week later in the same way as to the others\u2026.just suddenly appearing before them all. He told Thomas to feel the scars so he could be sure it was no joke.<\/p>\n

                                                l.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What was Thomas\u2019 reaction to this?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 28)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                                He was totally overcome and worshipped him as his Lord.<\/p>\n

                                                m. What blessing do we have today that Thomas missed out on?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 29)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                                There is a special blessing to those who believe without seeing physically\u2026.as the Holy Spirit convicts and convinces us of these truths, we are blessed in believing them.<\/p>\n

                                                n.\u00a0\u00a0 What does John say the purpose was, of him writing his account of the Gospel?\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 30- 31)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                                So that people might believe on Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and have eternal life through His Name.<\/p>\n

                                                 <\/p>\n

                                                John\u00a0 Twenty-One\u2026..(v.1-25)<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                                1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verses\u00a0 1-11<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                                a. Why did the disciples go back to Galilee from Jerusalem?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0(verses 1-3; Matthew 28:10)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                                They had to earn a living and that was where their business had been\u2026..besides, Jesus had told them to go back and had said He would meet them there.<\/p>\n

                                                b.\u00a0\u00a0 How many were in their group fishing this night?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 2)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                                Peter, Thomas, Nathaniel, James and John plus two others\u2026.seven altogether.<\/p>\n

                                                c. What did they catch?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 3d)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                                Nothing!<\/p>\n

                                                d.\u00a0\u00a0 What happened as they came into shore in the morning?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 5-6)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                                They saw this man on the beach and He asked them if they had any fish. When they said \u201cNo!\u201d, He told them to throw the net out again and this time it came in full and almost breaking.<\/p>\n

                                                e.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Who recognised the Man on the beach first?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 7)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                                John did, and told Peter, who then dived in and swam ashore<\/p>\n

                                                f. What did they find when they got ashore?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 8-9)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                                A fire lit with breakfast of fish and bread cooked.<\/p>\n

                                                g.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What were the unusual features of this catch of fish?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 8, 11)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                                They were caught in shallow water close to the shore, the net was chock full, they were large fish, the net had no holes in it, and the number of 153 is recorded.<\/p>\n

                                                h.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What did they do when they got to shore?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 12-13)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                                They hauled the net up the beach, and then had breakfast together.<\/p>\n

                                                i. Two other times there are accounts of the men fishing in their own strength and catching nothing\u2026.what is the difference between\u00a0 those accounts and this one?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Luke 5:4-7)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                                The other times, Jesus told them to go out into the deep water; their net broke with the weight, and two boats could barely hold all the fish.<\/p>\n

                                                j. What was the difference in Peter\u2019s reaction in all\u00a0 these accounts?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 7, 11; Luke 5:8-9)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                                In the Luke account, Peter felt his unworthiness and sinfulness and wanted Jesus to leave him; in this account, Peter felt his great need of, and love for, Jesus and couldn\u2019t wait to get to Him.<\/p>\n

                                                2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verses\u00a0 12-25<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

                                                a. What do we read about Peter talking with Jesus after the resurrection?\u00a0 ( Luke 24:34; 1 Corinthians\u00a0 15:5)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/i><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n

                                                He had seen Jesus privately before the other disciples had.<\/p>\n

                                                b.\u00a0\u00a0 What do you think passed between them?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (1 John 1:9)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                                Confession and restoration\u2026. Peter wanted to right his public denial that he felt so ashamed of.<\/p>\n

                                                c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Peter had denied his Lord publicly\u00a0 three times\u2026.what was he now given the opportunity to do?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses\u00a0 15-17)<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                                To say before the others three times that he loved His Lord, and three times the Lord told him to do His work.<\/p>\n

                                                d.\u00a0\u00a0 What analogy did Peter remember and use that could have stemmed from this conversation?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0(1 Peter 2:25;\u00a0\u00a0 5:2-4)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/i><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                                                That of sheep and the Shepherd\u2026\u2026He refers to Christ as the Chief Shepherd and the Great Shepherd, elders as being the under shepherds, and\u00a0 the people being the flock of God.<\/p>\n

                                                e. What did Jesus then go on to tell Peter?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse\u00a0 18)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                                That when he was old, he would be carried where he wouldn\u2019t want to go.<\/p>\n

                                                f.\u00a0\u00a0 What did John say this would mean?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 19)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                                It was meaning the sort of death that Peter would die.<\/p>\n

                                                g.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What does Peter say in his last letter about his death?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (2 Peter 1:13-15)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 .\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                                That he knew it wasn\u2019t far away, and he wanted his readers to REMEMBER ALWAYS after his death, the things that he had written.<\/p>\n

                                                h. What did Peter then say in verse 20 that brought a rebuke from the Lord?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verses 20-21)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                                He wanted to know what was going to happen to John!<\/p>\n

                                                i.\u00a0\u00a0 What does the Lord\u2019s reply say to us today?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 22)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                                                He is saying that what happens to others is none of our business\u2026..each one of us is to concentrate on following Him ourselves<\/p>\n

                                                j.\u00a0 Look at Peter\u2019s statements and the Lord\u2019s replies in Matthew. How do they compare with Peter\u2019s statements in this chapter?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse 21; Matthew 16:16-18, 22-24)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>.<\/p>\n

                                                Exactly the same\u2026. He makes a wonderful statement of truth with great sentiments, and then blows it all in the next breath! A statement stimulated by the Holy Spirit and then a statement prompted by Satan.<\/p>\n

                                                k. What does this tell us?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Proverbs 16:18)\u00a0\u00a0 <\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                                                We\u00a0\u00a0 can\u2019t afford to think we know it all as pride comes before a fall\u2026.others sometimes have more to offer than we do!<\/p>\n

                                                l.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What lesson can we learn from verse 23?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (James 1:19)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 .<\/b><\/p>\n

                                                To not jump to conclusions, we might be wrong! We must examine what we hear carefully before repeating it.<\/p>\n

                                                m\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What did John tell us in the last verse?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (verse\u00a0\u00a0 25)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                                That there were many other things that Jesus did which are not written down, and that the world probably couldn\u2019t hold all the books it would take to tell us.<\/p>\n

                                                n. What does this tell us about our Lord Jesus? \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(chapter 20:30)<\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

                                                His vastness and greatness.<\/p>\n

                                                o. How does Paul put it? What conclusion must we come to when contemplating all this?\u00a0 (Romans 11:33-36;\u00a0\u00a0 Psalm 29:1-2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 .<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                                We are left in awe at the vastness of the wisdom and knowledge of God and MUST give Him the glory that is due to Him.<\/p>\n

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