Biblical Key Themes in John 1. Jesus is God. 1:1–2, 18; 5:17–18; 8:58–59; 10:30–33; 20:28 2. Jesus existed before the creation of the world. 1:1–2; 8:58; 17:5, 24 3. Jesus has supernatural knowledge. 1:48; 2:4, 19, 23–25; 3:14;
Biblical The High Priestly Prayer The Father Gave the Son . . . John 17 authority to give eternal life v. 2 people out of this world vv. 2, 6, 9, 24 work to accomplish v. 4 words v. 8 his name vv. 11, 12 glory vv. 22, 24 The Son Gives Believers . . . John 17 eternal life v.
Biblical The Work of the Trinity Though the word “Trinity” does not appear in the Bible, by presenting the Father, Son, and Spirit all doing what no one else ever does, the Gospel of John gives us the raw material on which this doctrine is based. Observing what God says and does helps us to know
Biblical Jesus’ “I Am” Statements Absolute “I am” statements 6:20; 8:24, 28, 58; 18:5 Metaphorical “I am” statements 1. I am the bread of life 6:35, 48, 51 2. I am the light of the world 8:12; 9:5 3. I am the door of the sheep 10:7, 9
Biblical Terms in Psalm 119 for God’s Covenant Revelation English Hebrew Meaning law torah instruction testimonies ‘edot what God solemnly testifies to be his will precepts piqqudim what God has appointed to be done statutes khuqqim; khuqqot what the divine Lawgiver has laid down commandments mitswot what God has commanded rules mishpatim what the divine Judge has ruled to
Biblical Parallels between John 6 and Numbers 11 Where are we to get meat/bread? John 6:5; Num. 11:13 The striking disproportion between the existing need and the available resources John 6:7–9 ; Num. 11:22 The description of the manna John 6:31; Num. 11:7–9 The people’s grumbling John 6:41,
Biblical Witnesses to Jesus 1. John the Baptist 5:32–36; cf. 1:7–8, 15, 19, 32–34; 3:26 2. Jesus’ own works 5:36; cf. 10:25, 32, 37–38; 15:24 3. God the Father 5:37–38; 8:18 4. The Scriptures, esp. by Moses 5:39, 45–47
Biblical Jewish Festivals Mentioned in John Jewish Passover 2:13, 23; 6:4; 11:55; 12:1 Unnamed (possibly Tabernacles) 5:1 Feast of Tabernacles (or Booths) 7:2 Feast of Dedication (or Hanukkah) 10:22
Biblical Physical Items Used by Jesus to Teach Spiritual Truths Though often misunderstood by Jesus’ hearers, the use of these tangible metaphors helps readers of John’s Gospel understand its message as they meditate on the analogies between these physical realities and spiritual truths. Physical Item Spiritual Truth References Light true knowledge and presence of God; moral purity 1:4–
Biblical Tangible Images of Believing John vividly illustrates what it is to believe in Jesus through the use of a number of physical images. Drinking living water 4:10–14; 7:37–38 Eating the bread of life 6:35, 47–48, 50–51, 53–58 Eating Jesus’ flesh and drinking his blood 6:53–
Biblical Seven Signs Pointing to Jesus as the Messiah The first half of John’s Gospel features Jesus’ demonstration of his messianic identity by way of seven selected signs (cf. 20:30–31): Changing water into wine 2:1–11 Healing the official’s son 4:46–54 Healing the invalid 5:1–15 Feeding the multitude 6:5–
Biblical The First Week of Jesus’ Ministry Day 1 John the Baptist’s witness concerning Jesus 1:19–28 Day 2 John the Baptist’s encounter with Jesus 1:29–34 Day 3 John the Baptist’s referral of disciples to Jesus 1:35–39 Day 4 Andrew’s introduction of his brother Peter to Jesus 1:
Biblical Jesus Is God: Specific Examples Where Greek Theos (“God”) Is Applied to Jesus John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:18 No one has ever seen God; the only God, who is at the Father’s side, he has made him known. John 20:28 Thomas answered him,
Biblical Key Themes in Luke 1. God’s sovereign rule over history. The promises God made through the prophets are already being fulfilled. 13:33; 22:22, 42; Acts 1:16–17; 2:23; 4:28; etc. 2. The arrival and actual presence of the kingdom of God. Nevertheless, the consummation of the kingdom is
Biblical Jesus and Prayer in the Gospel of Luke References The Prayers of Jesus 3:21 Jesus is praying as the heavens are opened at his baptism 5:16 Jesus would often withdraw to desolate places and pray 6:12 Jesus goes to the mountain to pray and continues all night in prayer before he chooses the Twelve 9:
Biblical Predictions, Reminders, and Proofs of the Death and Resurrection of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke 9:22 “The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected … and be killed, and on the third day be raised.” 9:44 “The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men.” 12:50 “I have a baptism to be baptized with.” 13:
Biblical Parallels in the Ministries of Jesus, Peter, and Paul in Luke–Acts Luke shows Peter and Paul continuing the ministry of Jesus in the book of Acts. Representative examples are cited on the chart. Type of Ministry Jesus Peter Paul Preaching that the OT is fulfilled in Jesus the Messiah Luke 4; 24 Acts 2; 3 Acts 13; 17 Casting out unclean
Biblical Key Themes in Mark 1. Jesus seeks to correct messianic expectations and misunderstandings. 1:25, 34, 44; 3:12; 4:10–12; 5:18–19, 43; 8:30; 9:9 2. Jesus is man. 3:5; 4:38; 6:6; 7:34; 8:12, 33; 10:14; 11:12; 14:33–42 3. Jesus
Biblical The Three Major Passion Predictions in Mark Three times in Mark 8–10 Jesus predicts his death, the disciples fail to understand or to respond appropriately, and he then teaches them about discipleship. Announcement of Jesus’ Death Failure on the Part of the Disciples Jesus Teaches on Discipleship Jesus will suffer, be rejected, killed, and will rise
Biblical Five Controversies from Mark 2:1–3:6 Reference Point of Conflict 2:1–12 forgiveness 2:15–17 eating with sinners 2:18–22 fasting 2:23–28 Sabbath 3:1–6 Sabbath, and the decision to kill Jesus
Biblical Key Themes in Matthew 1. Portrait of Jesus. Jesus is the true Messiah, Immanuel (God incarnate with his people), Son of God, King of Israel, and Lord of the church. 1:1, 23; 2:2; 14:33; 16:16; 18:20; 21:5–9 2. The bridge between Old and New Testaments. Jesus fulfills
