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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 18, Day 5: John 14:5-14

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Summary of John 14:5-14

Confused, Thomas asks Jesus the way. Jesus says,”I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really know me, you will know my Father as well.”

Philip asks to see God, and Jesus says that by seeing him they have seen God. Jesus is in the Father, and the Father is in Jesus. If you believe in him [Jesus], you will do great things. Jesus will do whatever you ask in his name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. You may ask Jesus for anything in his name, and he will do it.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 18, Day 5: John 14:5-14

13a)  “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?”

b) He was confused, and the disciples wanted to go with Jesus.

c) “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.” Jesus meant if you believe in him as the Savior, you will be with God for all of eternity. And, you will know God through knowing Jesus.

14) “Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us.” “Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father.”

15a) Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father.  It is the Father, living in me, who is doing his work. Believe me when I say that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; or at least believe on the evidence of the works themselves. Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.

b) The works is spreading the Good News about who Jesus is. Jesus is going away, leaving his disciples to carry on his work for him. Therefore, they will bring more people to God.

16) So many. I am encouraged because it shows we can ask Jesus anything, and he will answer.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 18, Day 5: John 14:5-14

I love how simple Jesus makes it: he is the way and his way leads to truth and life.

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 18, Day 5: John 14:5-14

The disciples always ask clarifying questions; it shows us that we can ask those questions, too.

Jesus’ 6th I am Statement: I am the way, the truth, and the life.

Jesus is the only way to God. To know Jesus is to know God.

Philip’s question teaches us that you can be “close” to God and still not know him.

Jesus spoke God’s words.

“Very truly” marks the first of 3 assurances Jesus will give his disciples on his last night alive. They will carry on his work. It will be greater because they will reach more people than Jesus could in his lifetime on earth.

The Holy Spirit would come so the disciples could accomplish his work.

These works would be possible because they asked in Jesus’ name according to his character and authority and he would respond.

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 18, Day 4: John 14:1-4

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SUMMARY OF JOHN 14:1-4

Jesus comforts his disciples after telling them he is going away by saying he will prepare a place for them in his Father’s house, and he will come back and take them to be with him.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 18, Day 4: John 14:1-4

9) Do not let your hearts be troubled. I am going there [Father’s house] to prepare a place for you. I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.

10) The same as it comforts us; it tells them and us that we will forever be with Jesus and don’t have to stay here alone.

11) One days, all will be made right, and we’ll all get to be with Jesus forever. We’ll get to see our dearly missed friends, family, and pets again. The world will be whole as it was meant to be.

12) False comfort is found in material things that do not last or in broken people who do betray us. Nothing can satisfy us but the love of Jesus.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 18, Day 4: John 14:1-4

I always love when Jesus speaks to us and comfort us. It warms my heart.

End Notes: BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 18, Day 4: John 14:1-4

Life is full of troubles, but with Jesus, you can have an untroubled heart.

Jesus is preparing a place for us out of love. And, the best part: Jesus is there, waiting for us with open arms!

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 18, Day 3: John 13:36-38

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Summary of John 13:36-38

Peter asks Jesus where he was going. Jesus says they cannot go now, but they will follow later. Peter wants to go, saying he’ll lay down his life for him. Jesus then tells him he will deny him three times before the rooster crows.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 18, Day 3: John 13:36-38

6)  Simon Peter asked him, “Lord, where are you going?”  Peter asked, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.” The disciples have been following Jesus everywhere now for three years and expected to continue to do so. They were confused by his statement of his leaving.

7a) Jesus promised they would follow later. He warned Peter that he would deny him three times before the rooster crowed.

b) Disbelief. Peter never thought he’d deny Jesus.

8 ) Honestly, relief. It’s comforting to know there is purpose in my life, and I’m not just going willy-nilly.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 18, Day 3: John 13:36-38

I love this! It not only shows Peter is human, but it shows that even Jesus’ disciples have their moments of weakness, AND Jesus forgave Peter as he forgives all of us.

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 18, Day 3: John 13:36-38

Christ has to die first for Peter before Peter can die for Christ. This is the lesson Peter learned.

Judas’ denial is deliberate; Peter’s was not planned and in the heat of the moment. They are different.

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 18, Day 2: John 13:31-35

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SUMMARY OF JOHN 13:31-35

God is glorified in Jesus, and God will glorify the Son in himself. Jesus will be leaving soon.

Jesus gives his disciples a new command to love one another as he has loved them.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 18, Day 2: John 13:31-35

3a) 1) Now the Son of Man is glorified and 2) God is glorified in him.  If God is glorified in him, 3) God will glorify the Son in himself, and 4)  will glorify him at once.

b) Jesus is equal to God and will have sovereign, authority, and power over all. He sits at God’s right hand.

c) The world’s definition of glory is high renown or honor won by notable achievements. God’s glory is His magnificence of who He is and what He does. It is His holiness, and we see it in all of creation. It is His holiness on display for all to see. Great definition of the glory of God HERE

4) We all are God’s children, and here Jesus is calling them his and is putting himself in the role of teaching them. They have a lot of growing up to do, and he meant it with care and tenderness. The disciples may have seen Jesus in a new light and seen him as more of a father figure.

5a) To love one another as Jesus has loved them. It’s important because it’s how we show Christ to others and how we grow closer to Christ.

b) In every situation to be honest. I always need to be more loving and compassionate towards others.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 18, Day 2: John 13:31-35

I love looking at the word “glory” and how even that word is insufficient to describe God.

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 18, Day 2: John 13:31-35

Fun Fact: Jesus used the word “glory” here 5 times.

The cross will bring Jesus glory.

Fun Fact: This is the only place in the Bible where Jesus calls his disciples “children.”

Love is how Christians interact with the world and would be the mark of Christians in the world.

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BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 18, Day 5: Isaiah 6:9-13

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SUMMARY OF ISAIAH 6:9-13

God describes Isaiah’s mission, which is to preach to people who won’t hear except for the remnant until destruction/judgment comes. But a holy seed (Jesus) would rise from the stump of David to save us all.

BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 18, Day 5: Isaiah 6:9-13

12a) God gives Isaiah his commission. He tells him to preach to the people even though they won’t hear him, but this would prove their guilt.

b) Till destruction or judgment comes. Until the cities are laid waste and without inhabitant, The houses are without a man, The land is utterly desolate, The LORD has removed men far away, and the forsaken places are many.

13a) Unsure as of the moment. I need healing of my knee right now that is inhibiting me from one task I believe. Unsure on any others. All of my tasks seem difficult at the moment.

b) He gives His word, His hope, and strong will to keep pressing on. The glimpses of hope are enough.

14) That there will be a remnant who hears His word and turns to Him. So all of his preaching wouldn’t be in vain.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 18, Day 5: Isaiah 6:9-13

I love how God calls people. Clear and concise in this case. Now, we just need to hear Him in the same way.

End Notes BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 18, Day 5: Isaiah 6:9-13

God gives Isaiah his commission. He tells him to preach to the people even though they won’t hear him, but this would prove their guilt. God’s word can bring you understanding, make him return to Him, and bring healing to your life.

It’s hard to preach fruitlessly to those who won’t hear, so Isaiah asks for how long. God answers till destruction comes. Yet, there will be a remnant who will hear.

The message is always more important than the messenger.

We know that Isaiah saw God in His glory, which would be Jesus before he was human. We are priviledged to have this knowledge because the Apostle John quotes Isaiah 6:10 and says so (John 12:41).

But God tells Isaiah there is hope: a holy seed (Jesus) would rise from the stump of David to save us all. Hope we all need.

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BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 18, Day 4: Isaiah 6:5-8

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SUMMARY OF ISAIAH 6:5-8

Isaiah deems himself unworthy to see the Lord. A seraphim touched him with a hot coal and said his sin was atoned for. The Lord asked for someone to send, and Isaiah replied, “Here am I. Send me!”

BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 18, Day 4: Isaiah 6:5-8

9a) Isaiah deems himself unworthy to see the Lord.

b) We often don’t understand just how much greater the Lord is than us, which means we see ourselves in a more prideful way than we should.

10a) God cleansed Isaiah of his sin and uncleanliness. He took away his guilt and atoned for his sins when the seraphim touched his lips with a live coal.

b) Humbly.

c) If you don’t acknowledge yourself as a sinner, then you can’t be sorry for your sins, confess them and repent, and receive forgiveness. As humans, we all sin and are prone to sin, and it is only through God’s power that we can overcome sin and move towards holiness.

11a) Isaiah responded immediately. God is always looking to send people out into His kingdom.

b) Not as responsive as I’d like. I usually resist, in fact. My selfishness and comfort hold me back. I need to be better at responding in the affirmative about this.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 18, Day 4: Isaiah 6:5-8

This is one of my favorite Bible passages because we see God having mercy, compassion, and grace on people, cleansing and forgiving them, and then sending people out for him. And Isaiah’s response is how we all should be.

End Notes BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 18, Day 4: Isaiah 6:5-8

Seeing the holiness of God allowed Isaiah to more clearly see his unholiness. Many other great Biblical figures feel the same way in the presence of the Lord:

We sin a lot with our lips and our words, which is why Isaiah chose it here.

The burning coal was so hot that the seraphim had to use tongs to touch it.

The altar is like the one in the holy of holies. (Exodus 30:1-10), (Exodus 25:9). Fire is often used in the Bible for cleansing of sins.

Note the sequence here: Isaiah met God, was convicted of his sin, was cleansed, and then served. This is the pattern we all should follow.

Note God goes from singular (I) to plural (us), which is a reference to God as Three in One. People on God’s missions are sent.

Isaiah responded promptly and wanted to be sent.

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BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 18, Day 3: Isaiah 6:1-4

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SUMMARY OF ISAIAH 6:1-4

In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord, high and exalted, seated on a throne; and the train of his robe filled the temple. 2 Above him were seraphim, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. 3 And they were calling to one another:

“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty;
the whole earth is full of his glory.”

4 At the sound of their voices the doorposts and thresholds shook and the temple was filled with smoke.

BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 18, Day 3: Isaiah 6:1-4

6) Isaiah had a vision of the Lord seated on a throne. He was wearing a robe. Seraphim were above him and they were calling to each other how holy God is and how the earth is filled with his glory. The temple filled with smoke. I love how the seraphim are worshipping God because I am to be better at worshipping, too.

7a) They were calling to each other about God’s glory, and it was their voices that caused the doorposts and thresholds to shake and the temple to fill with smoke.

b) God is holy. All of earth is filled with His glory. God is here with us since the earth is filled wtih him. He is holy.

8 ) I’d say my thoughts about what God is like comes from many sources: from what I believed of him as a child, from what you picture in your mind, and from His word. The more I learn about God, the more reverence and awe I have of his graciousness towards me.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 18, Day 3: Isaiah 6:1-4

I love this image of seraphim around God. I can’t wait to see what heaven is like!

End Notes BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 18, Day 3: Isaiah 6:1-4

Note how the Lord is sitting on a throne in heaven. This has been verified by almost everyone in the Bible who has been blessed by a vision of God:

Fun Fact: The throne of God in heaven is mentioned 35 times in the book of Revelation.

God’s throne is lifted up. The train of his robe fills the temple, which is a sign of honor and prestige.

Seraphim are angels (otherwise called cherubim (Psalm 80:1; Isaiah 37:16; Ezekiel 10:3) or as the living creatures of Revelation 4:6-11. Interestingly, this is the only place in the Bible where these angels that surround God are called seraphim.

The two wings cover the eyes becuase they cannot look upon the Lord. The two wings cover their feet as a sign of humility. The six wings was seen by John in his vision, too  Revelation 4:8.

The three “holys” refer to God as the Trinity.

Note the seraphim are merely singing about God in his presence, not directly to God.

Repetition is the same as us saying “very.” It’s meant to up the intensity level.

Holy is being set apart, which is the epitome of God. He is the only thing not created. He is the great “I am.” Holiness is God.

The power of their songs shook the doorposts. How cool?!

These angels only exist to praise and worship God. That’s a job I want!

The smoke is reminiscent of God as smoke in the Old Testament (Exodus 13:21-22), (Exodus 19:18), and (1 Kings 8:10-12).

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BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 18, Day 2: Isaiah 1:1 and Others

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ISAIAH 1:1

“The vision concerning Judah and Jerusalem that Isaiah son of Amoz saw during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah, kings of Judah.”

BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 18, Day 2: Isaiah 1:1 and Others

3a) Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah, kings of Judah

b) The spiritual climate was tumultuous to say the least. The people were ungodly and were moving further away from God, as were some of Judah’s kings. Uzziah and Jotham did what was right in the eyes of the Lord. Ahaz did not. He practiced child sacrifice amongst others horrors. and Hezekiah did what was right. The service of the temple of the Lord was reestablished under his reign.

4)

1:2-3: God’s children have rebelled against him (His people).

1:16-18: Isaiah beseeches God’s people to stop doing wrong.

9:19; 22:5: God will bring judgment on those who have turned from Him by scorching the land and the people.

9:6; 11:1-3: Jesus will save God’s people.

27:6; 32:1-2: 40:1-2; 43:1-2: Israel will be saved. Kings will rule in righteousness and with justice. Israel’s sins will be paid for; they will be redeemed.

5a) I loved the redemption (Isaiah 43:1-2). God will summon me by name and be with me. It’s so full of hope.

b) God’s promises.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 18, Day 2: Isaiah 1:1 and Others

Isaiah was my first study in BSF so many years ago, and I am looking forward to this part of the study again!

End Notes BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 18, Day 2: Isaiah 1:1 and Others

About the Book of Isaiah

This is the first and largest of the Major Prophets books.

Isaiah was a prophet mainly to the Southern kingdom of Judah from between 740 to 680 B.C.  Israel, the Northern kingdom fell to the Assyrians in 722 B.C. during Isaiah’s ministry.

This was the time period we’ve been studying (2 Kings 15 through 21 and 2 Chronicles 26 through 33)

Isaiah was a prophet with Hosea and Micah. The other prophets Elijah, Elisha, Obadiah, Joel, Jonah, and Amos had already passed.

Keep in mind, before Isaiah, the judges ruled Israel. Then Saul, David, and Solomon ruled. Israel broke into two kingdoms in 917 B.C.

Israel in the north had 18 kings who did evil in the eyes of the Lord.

Judah in the south had 11 kings before Isaiah, with some bad and some good.

Israel is in the crosshairs of Egypt, Assyria, and Babylon who were all fighting for power.

Fun Fact: Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament. In fact, he is quoted more than any of the other prophets combined (21 times).

Isaiah predicted the Son of God a lot in his book.

Fun Fact: There are seven men in the Bible called Isaiah, which mans “salvation of the Lord.”

When you consider that Jesus began his ministry by quoting Isaiah (Luke 4:16-21), that should tell you the importance of this book.

Facts About Isaiah

  • Isaiah was married
  • He was the father of at least two sons (Isaiah 7:3 and 8:3)
  • He lived in Jerusalem (Isaiah 7:3, 22:1, 37:2, 38:5, and 39:3)
  • He was advisor to the kings of Judah
  • The book of Isaiah was written about the same time as Homer was writing The Illiad and The Odyssey
  • Isaiah is the most eloquent book in the Old Testament
  • Isaiah speaks about the nature of God and His plan for the earth

Organization of Isaiah

  • Isaiah 1-12: Isaiah warns Judah when the nation is prosperous under Jotham and Ahaz
  • Isaiah 13-23: Isaiah speaks to the nations around Judah
  • Isaiah 24-35: Earth’s future and messages to Judah as Assyria is about to invade
  • Isaiah 36-39: The crises of King Hezekiah (an interlude)
  • Isaiah 40-48: Prophecies of Babylon 200 years into the future
  • Isaiah 49-55: Hope through Jesus
  • Isaiah 56-66: Warnings to Judah and more about the future

Fun Facts about the Book of Isaiah

  • The Bible has 66 books; Isaiah has 66 chapters
  • 1st 39 chapters address judgment and hope like the Old Testament
  • Last 27 chapters announces hope in Christ like the New Testament
  • Sin, salvation, and hope are the major themes like the New Testament

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BSF Study Questions Matthew Lesson 18, Day 5: Matthew 17:22-27

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SUMMARY OF MATTHEW 17:22-27

Jesus tells the disciples more about his impending death after they arrive back in Galilee. He tells them he will be betrayed, killed, and then he will be raised on the third day. His disciples are filled with grief at this news.

Jesus arrives in Capernaum. He is questioned if he has paid the temple tax. Peter (of all people) is asked if Jesus paid the temple tax. He replies yes. When Jesus sees him again, he asks Peter who does the kings collect their taxes from? Peter answers from others. Jesus says he (the Son) is exempt from paying the temple tax, but he tells Peter to go and catch a fish, open its mouth, and there he will find four-drachma coins to pay the tax so as to not offend anyone.

BSF Study Questions Matthew Lesson 18, Day 5: Matthew 17:22-27

13a) That he would die.

b) They grieved. Jesus’s death should be a cause of joy for all.

c) I’ve grieved most of my moves to other locations, mainly because I did not want to move in the first place. Yet, there was a plan in all things, even in death.

14) Sometimes it’s best to not rock the boat and go along with what is asked of you.

15) So many. Every day, my needs are met. I’m encouraged in my job and my life

Conclusions BSF Study Questions Matthew Lesson 18, Day 5: Matthew 17:22-27

I don’t remember the temple tax story, so I liked that best of all. Sometimes you just have to do the right thing. Period.

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Jesus usually paired his death with the hope his resurrection brought. The disciples were so grieved that they couldn’t comprehend the meaning of Jesus’s death until much later.

The temple tax is a tax every Jewish man paid. Jesus was not obligated to pay the tax since he was a priest (the Most High Priest in fact).

Jesus did not want to rock the boat, so he paid it. Plus, he wanted to set a good example for others. It’ good to think about and serve others, rather than ourselves.

Jesus used this tax to once again explain his deity to his disciples.

Obviously, the very fish that Peter caught that had money in its mouth would be a miracle from God.

Trying to catch one fish was something Peter, a fisherman, never did in that day. Instead, fishermen used nets to catch a lot of fish, so he was probably baffled by Jesus’s instructions. Still, you obey. I mean, it’s Jesus.

Jesus paid the price for all of us, as he does here for Peter in this example. Cool, isn’t it? It’s like Jesus never gives away an opportunity to foreshadow his true purpose on earth.

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