THE GOSPELS
STUDY GUIDE 5.3
Lesson 5: The Gospel of John
Section 3: Major Themes


OUTLINE FOR NOTES

III. Major Themes

A. Believing

B. Christ

C. Son of God

D. Life

Conclusion



REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. What are the four major themes of the Gospel of John, according to the lesson?

2. There is a word that John uses 106 times, and that the other three gospels only use 34 times all together. What word is it?

3. What was the significance of the tabernacle and the temple?

4. Explain how the tabernacle and the temple were reminders of the Garden of Eden.

5. In what way did Jesus fulfill the meaning of the tabernacle and the temple?

6. Explain how Jesus fulfilled the purpose of the Passover, the Feast of Tabernacles, and the Feast of Dedication.

7. What phrase did Jesus use 24 times in the Gospel of John to refer to Himself? Why did it cause the Jews to seek to kill Him?

8. Explain the meaning of "eternal life," as used in the Gospel of John.


APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Which theme from the Gospel of John is especially meaningful to you? Why?

2. What teaching from this whole lesson was especially meaningful to you? Explain why.