Saturday, March 15, 2008

John 18-21

The other Gospels report that one of Jesus' disciples cut off a slave's ear in the garden of Gethsemane. Who is it according to John's Gospel?

According to John’s gospel this person’s name is MALCHUS, the servant of the High Priest.
What reason did the Jews give for bringing Jesus to Pilate and not judging and sentencing him themselves?

The reason they gave is that they were loyal followers of the Empire and they did not have the authority to pass judgment on their own.
What does the Hebrew word "Golgatha" mean?

Golgotha means "the place of the skull."

In what languages was the inscription Pilate had placed on Jesus' cross written? What did it say?

The inscription, "King of the Jews" was written in Aramaic, Latin, and Greek.
What flowed from Jesus side when he was pierced with the spear?

Blood and water flowed from Jesus’ side after he was pierced with the sword.

According to John who was the first person to witness the risen Lord?

The first person to witness the risen Jesus was Mary Magdalene
Thomas got to see the wounded and risen Lord and so believed. Whom did Jesus say are blessed?

Those that believe without seeing.

What is the purpose of the Gospel book of John?

So that the reader might believe that Jesus is the Christ and that believing we might have eternal life in the name of Jesus.
What are Jesus' instructions to Peter?

To feed his lambs and to take care of his sheep
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