Dec 4 – The Gospel of John, Pt 1

Today we begin with John 1:1-18 which is commonly referred to as the prologue. A prologue is an introductory section that appears at the beginning of a literary piece and provides background information or context for the story. And that’s what is going to happen here. So get those Bibles and/or Bible Apps open to John 1 and let’s begin. Thanks for listening. God bless you! To find out more about our church please go to www.whccnb.org.

 

The Gospel of John Introductory Question and Answers:

1. Who wrote the book of John? John the Baptist or John the Apostle? Answer: John the Apostle.
2. Who were John’s parents? Answer: Zebedee and Salome.
3. (True or False) John had an older brother named James? True.
4. What was the name these two brothers were often referred to as? Answer: The sons of thunder.
5. (True or False) John was the only one of the 12 Apostles at the cross when Jesus was crucified? True.
6. Which of the following events are recorded ONLY in the Gospel of John? Answer: All of the above.
7. Which of the following themes are included in the Gospel of John? Answer: All of the above.
8. How many miracles are mentioned in the Gospel of John? Answer: 8 (7 miracles plus the Resurrection)
9. (True or False) Belief in Jesus as the Messiah and Son of God is the central theme of the Gospel of John? True.
10. (True or False) The fact that Jesus rose from the dead is the foundation of the Christian faith? Answer: True.
11. (True or False) The same power that raised Christ to life can give us the ability to follow Him each day? True.