Abiding In the Vine
Jesus: The Way to the Father
John Chapters 11-15
(SOME THINGS TO CONSIDER :)
1. Chapter 11: Jesus the Resurrector
• Why did Jesus wait so long before He went to Bethany to? (11:1-16)
• How was Martha’s faith in Jesus displayed in verse 21? What did Jesus mean by “Everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die?” (11:17-27)
• What displays of grief did Jesus display in Verses 28-37?
• What was the glory of God Jesus spoke about in verse 40? “Didn’t I tell you that if you believed you would see the glory of God?” What did Jesus mean by this phrase? (11:38-44)
• Why were the Jewish religious officials so anxious about arresting Jesus? What does it mean that Caiaphas “Prophesied that Jesus was going to die for the nation?” (11:45-57)
2. Chapter 12: Jesus Prepares to Die.
• Why did Mary anoint the feet of Jesus? (12:1-8)
• Why did the Jews plan to kill Lazarus (12:9-11)
• Who was the large crowd that med Jesus and led Him into Jerusalem? (12:12-19)
• What was Jesus referring to when He said, “If I am lifted up from the earth I will draw all people to myself?” (12:20-36)
• Many prophecies in the Bible have a then but also a future fulfillment or meaning. What was the meaning of Isaiah’s prophecy then as well as the present when John recorded it? (12:37-43)
• Verses 44-50 are the summation of Jesus’ ministry. What is the reason Jesus came to earth? (12:44-50)
3. Chapter 13: The Humility of the King
• Why did Jesus wash the disciples’ feet? (1-20)
• Who betrayed Jesus? Why did he betray Jesus?
4. Chapter 14: Jesus introduces the Comforter
• Where was Jesus talking about in verses 1-6? And why was Thomas confused about knowing what Jesus was talking about? (4-5) (1-6)
• Had the disciples seen the Father before? (7-13)
• Who is the Holy Spirit and what is His role in the Trinity? 16-25)
5 Chapter 15: Abiding
• What is the lesson in the parable of the Vine? (1-11)
• What was Jesus’ greatest command to the disciples? (12-17)
• What was Jesus warning the disciple they would encounter in the world (18-27)