The apostle John came from apparently comfortable circumstances in Galilee, where he and his brother James left their home and fishing trade to follow a man named Jesus. More than sixty years later John, the Beloved of the Lord, recorded his testimony of the divinity of the Savior. His gospel stands apart in literature as a careful and passionate witness of the Son of God. In stating his reasons for writing, John explained, "And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name" (John 20:30-31).
John's Gospel carries a unique focus on the words "believe," and "life." It was written for Church members, those who already believe. John bears a tender and intimate witness of the Lord Jesus Christ, that we might know Him and gain Eternal life through faith in His sacrifice; that "when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is." (1 John 3:2). John invites us to leave behind the things that bind us to this world, as he once left his fishing nets on the shore of Galilee, and to follow the Son of God as sheep follow their shepherd.

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Sunday, November 7, 2010

John 14-15



John 14-15 Study Guide – to be discussed November 11
Day 1: Read John 14:1-6, D&C 72:4
1. Read John 14:2 with D&C 72:4. How can we become worthy to inherit the Father’s mansions?



2. How is Jesus “the Way”? (See also Isaiah 35:8, Isaiah 55:8-9, 1 Corinthians 10:13.)




3. How is Jesus “the Truth”? (See also Deuteronomy 32:4, D&C 93:26-30.)




Day 2: Read John 14:7-14, D&C 88:45-50
4. What did Jesus mean when he said, “…from henceforth ye know [the Father], and have seen him” (John 14:7)? Why did Philip misunderstand?



5. Give three evidences of Jesus’ deity from John 14:10-14.




6. Read D&C 88:45-50. How can we see God’s majesty and power?



Day 3: Read John 14:15-26 (with footnote 18a), Bible Dictionary entry, “Comforter”
7. How can we express our true love for the Savior?



BONUS: List three names Jesus used for the Holy Spirit in John 14:15-26. How does each name give a unique description of the mission of the third member of the Godhead?




8. Read the Bible Dictionary entry, “Comforter.” What did Jesus mean when he said he would send “another comforter, that he may abide with you forever” (John 14:16)?




9. List promises from John 14:21 and 23 to those who have and keep the Lord’s commandments.



Day 4: Read John 14:27-31 (with footnote 30a)
10. How is God’s peace different from the peace of the world? (See also Philippians 4:7, James 3:17, and D&C 6:23.)



11. Why did Jesus want his disciples to rejoice at his death?



12. Who is the “prince of this world”? Read the footnote to John 14:30a. Over whom does the prince of darkness have power?



Day 5: Read John 15:1-8 (with footnote 2c)
13. How is Christ like a vine, or tree trunk? Who is the husbandman?



14. In this parable, who are the branches? What is the purpose of the branches?



15. How is the Father glorified?



Day 6: Read John 15:9-17
16. List promises to those who keep God’s commandments.



17. Why did Jesus call his apostles “friends”?



18. How does Christ-like love bear fruit? (See also Galatians 5:22.)



Day 7: Read John 15:18-27 (with footnote 22b)
19. Why does the world hate truth?



20. Why did Jesus’ listeners have no “cloak” or excuse for sin?



21. How does the Lord offer protection from the persecutions of the world?
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