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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 27, Day 2: John 20:1-10

by atozmom, posted in BSF John's Gospel: The Truth 2023/2024

Summary of John 20:1-10

Mary Magdalene went to the tomb to discover Jesus was missing. She ran to tell Peter and John about it. John and Peter ran to the tomb to discover it empty and the linen that Jesus had been wrapped in lying there. They both believed.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 27, Day 2: John 20:1-10

3) She was close to Jesus since she was visiting the tomb right after his death. She trusted the disciples since she ran to tell them first.

4) Peter always plunges headfirst into situations without thinking. John, on the other hand, exercises caution and thought first.

5a) Strips of linen that Jesus had been wrapped in and the cloth that had been wrapped around his head.

b) If someone had taken the body, they would have taken the expensive linen, too, so they could sell that for money. Also, the linens were unsoiled, obviously taken off miraculously.

6a) He had to rise from the dead to conquer death and defeat sin for all of us, so we could be justified and be with God forever.

b) All the difference. I say this a lot, but it’s true. Without Jesus, I’d be nothing.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 27, Day 2: John 20:1-10

Great passage and questions! Love how it’s Mary Magdalene that first discovers Jesus had risen. So fun! I also picture the foot race between Peter and John.

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 27, Day 2: John 20:1-10

Mary Magdalene was with other women, but she was the one who ran back to tell the disciples about the empty tomb.

She had the honor of being the first witness of Jesus’ resurrection, this woman who had 7 demons cast from her (Luke 8:2, Mark 16:9). What an honor and a privilege!

The women had come to help preserve the body of Jesus.

The linens were laid in such a manner that it appeared as if the body had just vanished. Normally, grave clothes would have to be cut to be taken off the body since they would have had oils, spices, and such on them. This was, indeed, a miracle.

Both John and Peter believed, but did not yet understand the meaning of Jesus’ resurrection.

The empty tomb shows Jesus’ victory over death.

Fun Fact: John never mentioned himself by name in his Gospel.

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Friday Digest BSF John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 26

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IN BSF JOHN’S GOSPEL: THE TRUTH LESSON 26

  • Belief in Jesus is what makes us born again and alive in God
  • Jesus’ death is God’s love for us
  • Jesus’ death is God’s redemptive plan for all of humanity
  • Our sins are buried with Christ
  • God brought us here

TAKE AWAY: Jesus’ death allows us to lead a transformed life.

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 26, Day 2: John 19:31-33

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Summary of John 19:31-33

The Jewish leaders wanted the bodies removed for the Sabbath, so the soldiers broke the legs of the other two, but not Jesus’s because he was already dead.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 26, Day 2: John 19:31-33

3) If a body is left hanging, it would put the people hanging under God’s curse and desecrate the land.

4a) It’s pointless, really. They illegally crucified Jesus with a false trial and charges, so why follow the law now when they already broke the law?

b) To not be a hypocrite.

5) That he willingly died for my sins for me.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 26, Day 2: John 19:31-33

Great lesson on obeying all of God’s laws, not just the ones you choose to obey.

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 26, Day 2: John 19:31-33

The priests wanted the bodies removed to avoid polluting themselves and Passover. Normally, Rome let the bodies hang as a warning to others to not break the laws.

Breaking the legs would hasten the death of people because they would not be able to support themselves on the cross and would not be able to breathe.

This was even more torture of men already being tortured — having your legs broken.

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 25, Day 5: John 19:28-30

by atozmom, posted in BSF John's Gospel: The Truth 2023/2024

Summary of John 19:28-30

Jesus asked for something to drink. Once he had drunk, he said, “It is finished,” and died.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 25, Day 5: John 19:28-30

11) His work of dying on the cross to save all of humanity from our sins.

12a) Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.

b) He went to the cross willingly to die for us, and he gave up his life; no one took it from him.

13a) It means all of our sins are forgiven, and we will have eternal life next to God, the Father in heaven. We will be righteous and justified. We will be free from sin and eternal death

b) It means everything. Everything I do is for Him, and when my time comes, I’ll worship the Lord forever.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 25, Day 5: John 19:28-30

I love how every step Jesus took on this earth was for us. Amazing!

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 25, Day 5: John 19:28-30

Jesus’ throat was dry, and he wanted to speak once more before he gave up his life. He had turned down drink before on the cross (Mark 15:23).

When you thirst, you thirst for Jesus.

“It is finished” is one word in Greek “tetelestai”. The power of one word.

Here, God laid down all of man’s sin on His Son. Christ bore it perfectly.

This was victory.

Jesus bows his head in peace as we see elsewhere in the Bible (Matthew 8:20; Luke 9:28)

Jesus gave up his life; no one took it from him.

This was the defining moment in all of history.

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 25, Day 2: John 19:17-18

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Summary of John 19:17-18

“Carrying his own cross, he [Jesus] went out to the place of the Skull (which in Aramaic is called Golgotha). There they crucified him, and with him two others—one on each side and Jesus in the middle.”

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 25, Day 2: John 19:17-18

3a) I see the cross as representing all of humanity’s sins, so Jesus physically and figuratively carried our sins on his back.

b) Jesus took on all of our sins; it does not matter who you are.

4a) Truthfully, it’s hard to fathom for the average person in the 21st century. We are not surrounded by this kind of violence. We don’t see people die around us in hideous ways, such as in the Colosseum in Rome or being hung or strung up.  So, it’s hard for us to imagine the kind of torture Jesus endured for our sins. Therefore, it’s hard for me to grasp the gravity of it all.

b) Our sins are indeed severe and deep. Jesus was tortured and killed for our sins. When you think about giving up your life for someone else, there’s not many who qualify. Jesus did it for all of us! Amazing!

5) Awe, gratitude, disbelief, praise.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 25, Day 2: John 19:17-18

The simplicity of John’s description of this horrific act is startling. It really makes the gravity of the situation come to life.

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 25, Day 2: John 19:17-18

The Romans used crucifixion for the worst of the worst criminals. It was designed to extend the suffering to the utmost. While the Persians invented crucifixion, the Romans used it most often. Roman citizens were not crucified.

Bible scholars have many metaphors for Jesus being in the middle:

  • Jesus was between humanity and God
  • Jesus is at the center of the universe
  • Jesus was between criminals
  • Jesus stood between God and the devil

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Friday Digest BSF John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 24

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IN BSF JOHN’S GOSPEL: THE TRUTH LESSON 24

  • Submitted to God gives us joy, fulfillment, and contentment
  • God gives us hope and strength
  • Failure to respond to God has eternal consequences
  • Let God’s Truth direct your life

TAKE AWAY: Never compromise God’s Truths.

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 24, Day 4: John 18:39-19:7

by atozmom, posted in BSF John's Gospel: The Truth 2023/2024

Summary of John 18:39-19:7

Pilate bowed to political pressure and custom, allowing the Jewish people to decide if they wanted to execute Jesus or not. They did.

Jesus was flogged and had a crown of thorns placed on his head. He was clothed in a purple robe and beaten.

Pilate told the people that Jesus was innocent. But, the Jewish leaders and the people wanted Jesus crucified. Still, Pilate does not want to kill Jesus. But, the Jewish leaders insist.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 24, Day 4: John 18:39-19:7

10a)  “I find no basis for a charge against him. But it is your custom for me to release to you one prisoner at the time of the Passover. Do you want me to release ‘the king of the Jews’?”

b) They asked for Jesus to be crucified.

11a) He was flogged. A crown of thorns was placed on his head. He was beaten.

b) I think it got the Jewish people even more determined to crucify Jesus since Pilate was trying to stop it.

12a) With shouts of crucify. They demanded Jesus be killed because he claimed to be the Son of God.

b) With love, compassion, and the truth.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 24, Day 4: John 18:39-19:7

This whole scene is sad. Pilate being a weak leader. The Jews calling for an innocent man’s death. Human sin and man’s fallen nature can be so vile.

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 24, Day 4: John 18:39-19:7

Pilate tries to release Jesus, but the crowd says no. Calling Jesus the King of the Jews was intended to get the people to release Jesus.

Barnabas was considered a terrorist and opposed the Romans. Therefore, he was a hero in the eyes of the Jews.

Next, Pilate whips Jesus and mocks him, hoping the crowd will set him free after that.

Being whipped or scourged often killed people. Yet, Pilate hoped this would satisfy the Jewish people and have Jesus set free. Ironic.

No leader wore a painful crown of thorns. The purple robe (only Roman leaders wore purple) was meant to mock Jesus.

Pilate’s role was to free Jesus. But, he did not.

Once more, Pilate presents Jesus to the crowd, bloodied and beaten. This sight did nothing to soften the Jews’ hearts towards Jesus.

Pilate tells the people to look at Jesus. The religious leaders’ cry to crucify Jesus was pure hatred of God.

Pilate says Jesus is innocent for the third time.

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 24, Day 3: John 18:33-38

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Summary John 18:33-38

Pilate questioned Jesus and asked him if he were king of the Jews. Jesus says his kingdom is not of this world. Jesus says he testifies to truth. Pilate, exasperated, tells the Jewish leaders there is no basis for charges here.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 24, Day 3: John 18:33-38

7a) Pilate asked Jesus, “Are you the king of the Jews?” Jesus says, “Is that your own idea, or did others talk to you about me?”

b) He was trying to see if Pilate thought he was guilty, or if he was just being a pawn. Did Pilate really want to know the answer?

8 ) Pilate asked Jesus what he has done. He missed the opportunity to ask Jesus who he was.

9a) “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place.”

b) He immediately focused on Jesus as being a king, but an earthly king.

c) Same. They are looking for tangible Jesus, when Jesus is of the heart. They miss his meaning completely.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 24, Day 3: John 18:33-38

I love how Jesus constantly reaches out to his enemies, hoping to turn them to him. If Jesus does this for unbelievers, imagine how he helps us/believers each and every day. God is so good!

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 24, Day 3: John 18:33-38

John leaves how how Jesus was taken to Herod and this is a second appearance before Pilate.

Pilate expected someone else who was not Jesus. He was not a criminal like he was used to dealing with. He was our Lord.

When Jesus said his kingdom is not from here, Pilate could have concluded Jesus was not a threat. But, he did not.

Jesus claimed to be a King of Truth, to which Pilate sneered, believing there was not spiritual truth. That being said, Pilate knew Jesus was innocent.

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 24, Day 2: John 18:28-32

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Summary of John 18:28-32

Then the Jewish leaders took Jesus from Caiaphas to the palace of the Roman governor. Pilate came out  and asked what charges Jesus was facing. Pilate did not want to deal with this, but the Jewish leaders told them they could not execute Jesus.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 24, Day 2: John 18:28-32

3a)  To avoid ceremonial uncleanness and maintain ritual purity since it’s Passover.

b) Not really. They were seeking to kill someone illegally and without justification, and that breaks the 10 Commandments. In Biblical times, there were many ways to be unclean, including by skin diseases, discharges of bodily fluids, touching something dead ( Num 5:2 ), or eating unclean foods (Lev 11 ; Deut 14). In this case, the Jewish leaders were unclean because of their evil hearts.

4a) He was not happy. It was early in the morning. He probably was asleep and did not want to be bothered with Jewish things. And, he had to come out, so he had to get dressed. He did not want to deal with this.

b) Jesus would have to die on the cross as Moses predicted to save the world.

5) The lengths that the religious leaders are going to to execute Jesus. They know Pilate will be angry, but they do it anyways.

6a) We do this all the time. Try to make up for our sins by doing good. We do this out of guilt and hopes of feeling better for our sins. We also do this to ignore our sins, and we feel better by doing good.

b) Jesus. Confession of our sins. Accepting Jesus as our Savior.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 24, Day 2: John 18:28-32

We see the true twistedness and evil of the Jewish leaders here.

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 24, Day 2: John 18:28-32

John leaves out the details of Jesus’ trials (Assembly of the council recorded in Matthew 26:57-68 and the daylight meeting of the Sanhedrin (Luke 22:66), instead focusing on Jesus and Pilate.

The Jewish leaders expected Pilate to condemn Jesus immediately and order his execution. Instead, Pilate demanded the charges against Jesus. Since they answered with no specifics, he told them to deal with Jesus.

By Roman law, the Jews did not have the authority to kill anyone.

The Jews would probably have stoned Jesus to death, which would not have fulfilled prophecy.

Fun Fact: Jesus faced 6 trials before he was crucified. Can you imagine this modern day?

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Friday Digest BSF John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 23

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IN BSF JOHN’S GOSPEL: THE TRUTH LESSON 23

  • God is in our moments of weaknesses
  • We can overestimate our strengths until we are knocked flat
  • God uses our weaknesses to teach us grace and mold our character
  • We are all responsible for choosing Jesus
  • Your sword rarely solves anything
  • Use humble surrender and trust in God to fight your battles
  • All things work together for your good

TAKE AWAY: Just because you falter doesn’t mean you’re not faithful.

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