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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 14, Day 5: John 10:34-42

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Summary of John 10:34-42

The religious officials tried to seize Jesus again when he explained that he is God’s Son and asked them why they don’t believe in the works since they don’t believe in him. Jesus crossed the Jordan where many came to him and believed.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 14, Day 5: John 10:34-42

12) Jesus uses Psalm 82, saying that the judges were called “gods,” as they administered God’s will, so in light of Jesus’ works, why can he not be called the Son of God.

13a) That Jesus is too powerful and it was not yet his time.

b) That God is in control no matter what happens to and around us.

14) Many people came to Jesus and believed in him.

15) It gives me hope that these people will one day believe, as those that came to him across the Jordan did.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 14, Day 5: John 10:34-42

Great lesson on how God is in control of everything.

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 14, Day 5: John 10:34-42

Jesus uses the power of Scripture to stop his accusers. He is the one the Father sanctified and sent into the world.

God’s work never stops; people still believe.

Jesus knows our every thought, worry, fear, and hope. He knows what we want. He knows our ups and our downs. He is there through it all.

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 14, Day 4: John 10:22-33

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Summary of John 10:22-33

Jesus was at the Festival of Dedication in Jerusalem. Jesus explains that those who do not believe are not his sheep. His sheep know him and listen to his voice. No one will take them from him or from God. He is one with God.

Those who did not believe Jesus went to stone him, but he challenged them, asking why stone him over his good works.

They said they are stoning him for his claim to be God.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 14, Day 4: John 10:22-33

9a) The Jews who were there gathered around him, saying, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.”

b) By saying he has spoken to them, but they don’t understand because they don’t believe in him.

10a) “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. 28 I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand.”

b) It encourages me by the fact no one take me from Jesus. This gives me hope when the devil attacks and speaks his lies that Jesus is more powerful. That I am in God’s hands. He holds me close when I need it the most.

c) That Jesus will never abandon those who follow and believe in him.

11a) “ I and the Father are one.” By going to stone him for blasphemy. Basically, they responded with unbelief.

b) Jesus is part of the Trinity. He is God. He can do anything.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 14, Day 4: John 10:22-33

It’s hard for us to understand the skepticism of those in the first century. Yet, there would be much today, too. I often wonder would I have believed in Jesus back then.

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 14, Day 4: John 10:22-33

This feast celebrated the cleansing and re-dedication of the temple after it was desecration in 160 B.C.

Solomon’s colonnade was the portico on the eastern side of the outer court of Herod’s temple. Luke, the presumed writer of Acts, mentions it twice: 1) Peter talks to a crowd 3) as a gathering place (Acts 3:11; 5:12).

These are the religious leaders once again confronting Jesus. Jesus had told them so many times who he is that he’s probably tired of repeating it. They aren’t there to believe; they are there to kill him.

Jesus repeats the benefits of belief: eternal life and God’s hands on them.

Jesus and God are equal in nature.

Jesus and God are not the same person.

What is blasphemy?

Blasphemy is “the act of insulting of showing contempt or lack of reverence for God. The act of claiming the attributes of a deity; irreverence toward something considered sacred or inviolable” according to Webster’s Dictionary.

Thus, Jesus was claiming to be equal with God; hence, the blasphemy charge.

Great map of Solomon’s Colonnade HERE

Watch a great short explanation HERE

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 14, Day 3: John 10:7-21 with Psalm 23

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SUMMARY OF JOHN 10:7-21

Jesus repeats to listen up. Jesus is the gate, and all who enter through him will be saved and have life. The good shepherd will lay down his life for the sheep; a hired hand will not. The hired hand will abandon them.

Jesus is the good shepherd. Jesus lays down his own life for the sheep and will take it up again.

Summary of PSALM 23

The Lord is my shepherd. He leads me and refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths. He is with me and comforts me. Your goodness is with me all the days of my life. I will dwell with you forever.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 14, Day 3: John 10:7-21 with Psalm 23

6a) He is the only way to God and eternal life.

b) The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. I know my sheep and my sheep know me— 15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep.

c) Gentiles

7) Jesus laid down his life willingly as a sacrifice for our sins. He rose from the dead, giving us the gift of eternal life.

8 ) That Jesus knows my name. Think of how most of us are bad with names, and we can’t remember others’ names. So, how many people know your name? Jesus does! And, I know his voice. How comforting that we are following him!

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 14, Day 3: John 10:7-21 with Psalm 23

Love how personal our God and Jesus are. They intimately know us, as we strive to intimately know them. How awesome!

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 14, Day 3: John 10:7-21 with Psalm 23

John 10:7-21

5th “I am” Statement: I am the gate.

In truth, Jesus is about life; the false shepherds are about death.

The shepherd usually blocked the door of the pen of his sheep at night, protecting them. Therefore, Jesus is the door, the protector and Savior.

Fun Fact: This is the first time in the book of John we come to see the church as Jesus describes how he has come for the Gentiles, too.

Jesus says those who came before him (the current religious leaders) were from the devil.

But Jesus’ sheep do not follow the false shepherds. They will be saved and have life abundantly.

The good shepherd will lay down his life for his sheep.

God loves Jesus more because of his self-sacrifice. He will rise again.

Jesus divided the people with his words.

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 14, Day 2: John 10:1-6

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SUMMARY OF JOHN 10:1-6

The good shepherd knows his sheep by name and leads them. The sheep follow him because they know his voice. His sheep enter by the gate.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 14, Day 2: John 10:1-6

3a) False shepherds enter secretly. The sheep do not follow him because they don’t recognize his voice.

b) False shepherds target the spiritually blind, those that don’t know their shepherd’s voice.

4a) They know their shepherd’s voice, and they follow him. They follow when called by name. The good shepherd leads.

b) By calling them by name. He goes first. He leads by example.

5) In the silence of the night when he whispers softly or enters my dreams. When I feel his presence around a decision. When I pray for wisdom.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 14, Day 2: John 10:1-6

Great reminder to remember to vet the voices all around as many are from the devil and wish to lead you astray.

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 14, Day 2: John 10:1-6

4th “I am” Statement: I am the Good Shepherd.

Jesus is the Good Shepherd who enters the correct way.

Fun fact: Political and spiritual leaders were referred to as shepherds in the ancient world (Isaiah 56:11, Jeremiah 3:15).

Remember “very truly” means Jesus is about to make an assertion about something important.

False shepherds are like thieves and robbers and you can tell them from the way they gain access to the sheep. They use corruption, bribery, or other means.

The true shepherd is granted access to the sheep by the gatekeeper. He goes first and leads.

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 13, Day 5: John 9:35-41

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SUMMARY OF JOHN 9:35-41

Jesus seeks out the blind man after his excommunication. He asks him if he believes in him. The man says yes and worships him. He tells the Pharisees they are responsible for their spiritual blindness.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 13, Day 5: John 9:35-41

12) Jesus is compassionate. He seeks us out when we need him the most. He cares, he listens, he helps.

13a) By giving him more information and teaching him.

b) He confessed his belief in Jesus, and he acted on it by worshipping Jesus.

c) Lord, I believe in you whole-heartedly — your goodness, your help, your healing, and your chastisement. I worship you with all that I am and all that I have.

14) He tells the Pharisees they are responsible for their spiritual blindness. He has come to judge the world for their unbelief. But, if you admit your spiritual blindness and need for a Savior, you can see. But those who say they are spiritual but aren’t can be made blind to the Word.

15) He has helped me to understand His word and to abide by it, as well as given me help in applying His truths to my own life.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 13, Day 5: John 9:35-41

I love how Jesus seeks us out and never lets go.

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 13, Day 5: John 9:35-41

The blind man is awarded for his faith.

Jesus used the title “Son of Man” often to refer to himself.

Note how Jesus’ interaction with this man is different than we’ve seen in other areas of the Bible. First, he was healed. Then, he was persecuted. Finally, he believed. All of our paths are different.

The man worshipped Jesus, and Jesus accepted his worship. This is another sign Jesus is God.

Jesus came as judge.

It all comes down to accountability. If the Pharisees would admit their blindness, they could see. Yet, they choose to remain spiritually blind.

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 13, Day 4: John 9:24-34

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SUMMARY OF JOHN 9:24-34

The Pharisees keep trying to trap the blind man, but the blind man refuses, staunchly defending Jesus. He tells them that it is obvious that Jesus is from God, or how could he heal him? They threw him out, not able to tolerate their hypocrisy and the man’s truth being told them.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 13, Day 4: John 9:24-34

9) They tried to put words in the man’s mouth by telling him to say that Jesus is a sinner.

10a) He states the facts, which are cut-and-dry. He was blind, but now he can see! What else matters?

b) The blind man makes sense, saying how could anyone other than someone from God heal his eyes.

c) They did not want to hear the Truth. They did not care; all they wanted was Jesus gone.

11) Good question. I would say with trials in my life and frustrations, He has strengthen me.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 13, Day 4: John 9:24-34

In hindsight, we see the ridiculousness of the Pharisees. At the time, the people were much afraid and much confused.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 13, Day 4: John 9:24-34

There is no argument against actions. Jesus healed. That was all that mattered.

Our experience of God’s goodness in our lives strengthens our faith.

The blind man pushed back on the Pharisees’ arguments that did not make sense. He does not understand how they don’t believe in Jesus with all of the physical evidence.

God chooses whether to hear sinners or not. Isaiah 1:15 and Psalm 66:18  In line with God’s character, He probably does.

The Pharisees were angry that the blind man was right. The blind man was excommunicated, yet, he had a heart for Jesus, and that’s all that matters.

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 13, Day 3: John 9:13-23

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SUMMARY OF JOHN 9:13-23

The blind man was brought before the Pharisees. The Pharisees cared because the blind man was healed on the Sabbath, which was against their laws. The parents vouched for the man’s blindness.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 13, Day 3: John 9:13-23

6) The Pharisees only want to try to catch Jesus doing something wrong or breaking the law, so they can try and kill him. They care nothing for who he has helped.

7a) With trepidation, for he was scared. He said as little as possible and stuck to the facts.

b) They said to ask their son. How would they know what happened? They were afraid of the Jewish leaders, too, and did not want to be throw in jail or excommunicated.

8 ) Unsure. Never explicitly, I don’t think. God is good; that is my mantra.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 13, Day 3: John 9:13-23

It’s sad how the Pharisees, those who are supposed to be the most educated amongst the Jews, are so bent on trying to catch Jesus doing something wrong. It just goes to show you how power and influence can corrupt.

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 13, Day 3: John 9:13-23

Jesus did not line up with the Pharisees’ belief of what a religious person did.

Jesus divided people then and now.

The religious leaders did not want to believe the man, which is why they called in his parents.

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 13, Day 2: John 9:1-12

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SUMMARY OF JOHN 9:1-12

Jesus healed a blind man who had been blind since birth. He did so by spitting on the ground, making mud, and rubbing it in the man’s eyes. When the man washed in the Pool of Siloam, he could see.  The man was blind so that the works of God could be seen in him.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 13, Day 2: John 9:1-12

3) His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” He told them that no sin was responsible, but that God made the man blind for His glory.

4a) Jesus used spit and mud. Jesus can heal in any way he wants. What matters is your obedience and belief in him.

b) Some believed in the miracle; others did not.

5)  God’s Word, God’s leadership, God’s direction, and God’s promise that all things work together for my good.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 13, Day 2: John 9:1-12

We see Jesus’ unconventional healing methods and how all you need is trust.

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 13, Day 2: John 9:1-12

The disciples did not seek to help the blind man; only to talk about him.

Many people believed then and some do now that suffering is because of a sin they’ve committed. Instead, it’s for God’s glory.

Jesus’ unconventional healing here harkened back to creation and how God used dust and clay for His works and it shows that the method of healing does not matter; only God’s power does.

The man had to go to the pool to take action to show he had faith in Jesus’ words.

Fun Fact: This is the first recording in the Bible of a man born blind was given sight. Only God does this (Psalm 146:8); therefore, Jesus is God, the Messiah (Isaiah 35:5)

The healing was hard to believe.

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Friday Digest BSF John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 12

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IN BSF JOHN’S GOSPEL: THE TRUTH LESSON 12

  • Only Christ can free us from the bondage of sin
  • We all are sinners and need Christ
  • Jesus offers grace and compassion
  • We are renewed with Christ

TAKE AWAY: When you know Jesus, you know God.

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