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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Friday, November 12, 2010

John 16-17


John 16-17 Study Guide – to be discussed November 18
Day 1: Read John 16:1-11 (with footnote 7a)
1. What kinds of trials did Jesus say his apostles would have to face? Why would they face these?



2. How would the Holy Ghost help the apostles through their trials? (See also D&C 76:5-10.)



3. Why did Jesus need to leave?


BONUS: List functions of the Holy Ghost from John 16:8-11.



Day 2: Read John 16:12-22
4. List functions of the Holy Ghost from John 16:13-14.



5. When did Jesus say his apostles would see Him again?


6. How would the apostles’ sorrow be turned to joy? (John 16:20)



Day 3. Read John 16:23-33 (with footnotes 23a, 25a), 3 Nephi 19:18-22
7. What did Jesus teach his apostles about prayer? Why do you think this was so important as he prepared to leave them? (See also 3 Nephi 19:18-22.)



8. How would Christ show his apostles plainly of the Father?


9. Identify the question, the prophecy, and the words of comfort in John 16:31-33.



Day 4: Read John 17:1-10 [Note: This chapter is often referred to as Christ’s “Great Intercessory Prayer”]
10. Who did Jesus pray for in John 17:1-5? Why did he ask the Father to “glorify” him?



11. According to John 17:3, what is eternal life? Cross-reference this scripture to John 6:54.



12. Give three reasons for Jesus’ special love and connection to “his own.”



Day 5: Read John 17:11-19
13. How are we “in the world”? How are we NOT “of the world”?



14. What favors regarding “his own” did Jesus ask of the Father?




15. What did Jesus mean when he said, “… I sanctify myself that they also might be sanctified through the truth (v.19)?



Day 6: Read John 17:20-26, Bible Dictionary entry, “Glory of the Lord”
16. Why is unity necessary in the Godhead? In the Church? In the ward? In the family? (See also Moses 7:18.)




17. Read the Bible Dictionary entry, “Glory of the Lord.” How does the Lord give you glory?



18. List Jesus’ final requests to the Father in behalf of his disciples.




Day 7: Review John 17
19. From John 17, list six things Jesus said he gives us if we are his own.




20. Mark phrases in John 17 you might use as a parent praying for your children.




21. How many times is the word “glory” or “glorified” used in John 17? What did you learn about glory in this study?
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