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Q2. (John 13:14-15) Q. Why do you think Jesus went to such an extent to break all social norms in washing his disciples feet? A. To teach His disciples and all of us the ministry of service to one another that requires humility. Q. What value did he establish in his Kingdom by this dramatic act? A. He succeeded in demonstrating humilty at its peak that requires leaders to serve and not just be served. Q. How are we to live this out in the Christian community? A. Be people who would serve and not wait to be served all the time.

Q1. (John 13:10) Q. Jesus seems to speak to Peter in symbolic language here. In what sense does a "full bath" represent baptism? A. "Full bath" refers to spiritual cleansing that comes at salvation and is followed by baptism which is a symbolic public testimony that one is a changed person. Q. If this is so, then what kind of needed cleansing does "footwashing" symbolize? A. "Foot washing" symbolises the cleansing that comes from confessing our daily sins.

Q6. (John 12:47-49) In what way can judging people get in the way of saving them? How did Jesus deal with this in his own ministry? What will it take for us to lose our stiffness and judgmental demeanor so that we might be able to be Jesus' agents of salvation? He was balanced by encouraging those who believed by telling them that would be saved. He also told those who did not believe that He did not come to judge the world but that His word that they refused to believe will judge them. We should declare the Gospel of truth in love and ask God to deliver us from judgemental spirit and focuses on leading people to God.

Q5. (John 12:42-43) Q. When we are quiet about our relationship to God out of fear that people will criticize us, what does this say about our priorities? A. It means that we prefer to get the praise of men instead of praise from God. Q. About whether we are true disciples? A.This may mean that we are not true disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ. Q. When Peter denied knowing Jesus in the High Priest's courtyard, what was the effect in his life? A. He felt bitter and guilty about himself for denying his Lord and Saviour.

Q4. (John 12:37-41) Q. In what way does declaring truth to resistant people harden them further? A. When people had hardened their hearts again the source of truth, they would not listen to the declared truth even if the truth is proclaimed with miracles. Q. How can a person (or a Pharisee) see a miracle and become even more determined to resist Jesus? A. As stated above, once people had set their hearts against Jesus, even when He performed miracles, they still did not believe Him or put their faith in Him. Q. How do you understand this paradox? A. A bit difficult for me to understand.

Q3. (John 12:32-33) What does Jesus mean when he talks about being "lifted up." Do you think Jesus means being "lifted up" literally or figuratively or both? When Jesus talked about being "lifted up", He meant his crucifiction on the cross, resurrection from the grave and assension to heaven. "Extra credit": How does this phrase relate to Isaiah 52:12? In Isaiah 52:13 we see the prophet proclaiming that Jesus would be lifted/ raised up and be highly exalted and He was! How does it relate to Philippians 2:8-9? Paul testified to the fulfilment of prophesies as Jesus was lifted up on the cross to die for sin but glorified by God as He was raised from the grave and taken up to heaven where He sits on the right hand of God.

Q2. (John 12:25-26) In what way is verse 25 the essence of what it means to be a disciple? The disciple follows and willingly obeys the Master whether it is convenient or not, even if it means losing his life. There is eternal reward for this. This is what verse 25 is saying. He who loves his life will lose it. In this verse, what does it mean to "love" your life? To 'love' ones life is to put ones interest and comfort first before the service of the Lord. The reverse should be the case. What does it mean to "hate" your life? To 'hate' ones life is to be able to go any where the Master sends one and to be willing to suffer for the Master's work. How did Jesus live this out in the Garden of Gethsemane? Jesus lived this out in the Garden of Gethsemane by going ahead willingly to face the cross and death despite the anticipated humiliation, pains and eventual death.

Q1. (John 12:23-24) How can God's glory be revealed even in death? Death of a Christian is not the end but a translation to a glorious and imperishable eternal one. Jesus death, resurrection and assension was into glory as He was restored to His former glory at the right side if God. The release of the Holy Spirit unto many was another reason of the glory. How does the seed illustrate this? A dies to give several seeds. How does Jesus' death illustrate this? See my comments on the first part of the question above. How does us dying to our old life illustrate this? Dying to our old life leads to a new life that reflects the glory of God due to Spirit of God in us.

Q4. If Jesus is your King, what kind of worship is appropriate? What kind of service? What kind of priorities? What kind of obedience? Are you giving Jesus his due as King? Now that Jesus is my king, I should henseforth worship/ serve him in obedience and with all my heart, soul, and mind.

Q3. (John 12:12-13) What about the people's praise show they believed Jesus to be the Messiah? The people have heard the miracle of raising Lazaus from death while saw it happened. Joyful praise shows their conviction that Jesus was the Messiah. On this occasion, why doesn't Jesus shun such an open declaration that he is the Messiah, as he has in the past? Jesus had finish his mission and need not hide or avoid death anymore. He knew that He came for that purpose and thus was ready to face the cross for me and you.

Q2. (John 12:14-16) What is the prophetic significance of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey? To fulfill the prophessy. made about Him. Why did he do it?What was the effect on the crowds? The crowd saw in Him a Messiah and went wild in worship.

Q1. (John 12:3-8) Why did Judas object to Mary's extravagant act of devotion? Why did Jesus defend her? Why did Mary do this? What does this teach us about worship? Does your worship tend to be cheap or extravagant? For you, what would be extravagant worship Judas was just bothered that the oil was not sold and given to him as the purse holder so that he could help himself Jesusus knew that Mary had done great act of worship. We should also emulate Mary

Q1. (John 12:3-8) Why did Judas object to Mary's extravagant act of devotion? He was not really concerned about the poor but his greed and tendency to help himself from the treasury prompted his idea to sell the oil. Why did Jesus defend her? Jesus defended her because He knew that was done for Him was an act of worship that we are all called to do for Him. Why did Mary do this? To show show her heart felt love Jesus What does this teach us about worship? We too should offer the best for Jesus especially worship. Does your worship tend to be cheap or extravagant? Some how. For you, what would be extravagant worship? Spend long periods alone with Him in adoration and praise.

Q6. (John 11:54) Why did Jesus withdraw to Ephraim? Because he wanted to avoid the Jews who wanted to kill him as his time had not yet come. Does this show fear? No. What does this teach us about strategic retreat? There are times we should confront issues and or people head on and there are times we should wait for the right time as revealed by God through prayers and listening to Him

Q5. (John 11:49-53). What did Caiaphas intend to say to the Sanhedrin? He tried to vonvince them to let Jesus die rather than allow the whole nation perish. In other words, Jesus' life for the nation. What is the prophetic meaning of his statement? He merely reafirms the purpose of Jesus coming to the world- to die for the whole world. One life for many!

Q4. (John 11:32-38) Different writers interpret Jesus' emotions on this occasion differently. Why do you think Jesus was "deeply moved"? Jesus was deeply moved I think, because of the grief and sorrow he saw from his friends and the other people brought about by sin and death.. Why did he weep? He wept because of the unbelief of the Jews.

Q3. (John 11:27) Based on Luke 10:38-42, what is Martha's reputation compared to that of her sister Mary? Martha's reputation is that of someone always on the move doing something. What is so amazing about Martha's confession? Martha connfession about Jesus being the son of God shows her the level of great faith What does this tell us about her? Martha is not just a busy body but one who is spiritual too. Which of the sisters seems more spiritual on this day -- Martha or Mary? Martha seems more spiritual this day.

Q2. (John 11:25-26) In what sense does Jesus embody resurrection? Jesus has the power to die and rises. In addition, He has the power to raise any one who died. In what sense does he embody life? Jesus embodies life because He is the source and giver of life. What is the great promise that he offers us in verses 25 and 26? Whoever believes in Him will not die (spiritually), and even when he dies, he will rise again to spiritual life with he Lord.

Q1. (John 11:16) What does verse 16 teach us about Thomas's character? About his faith? Thomas known as the doubting Thomas demonstrated couraged and loyalty when he asked his coleagues to go along with their master and be ready todie with him.

Q4. (John 10:27-30) In the world of shepherds, who would try to "snatch" a sheep? A thieve or wild animal will try to snatch a sheep. Who would try to "snatch" a Christian if he could? The devil will try to snatch a Christian through temptation and other subtle ways of enticement in oder to lead to sin. What promise of absolute security are we given? Jesus has assured us that no one can steal us away from him because the Lord God that gave us to him is very strong to protect and deliver. How does that assure you? This assurance of protection should give and all Christians confidence o live trusting in the protection promised us.

Q3. (John 10:11-15) How does a "good shepherd" differ from what a hired shepherd would do in time of danger? In what way did Jesus the Good Shepherd "lay down his life for the sheep"? The "good shepherd " stays to face the danger threatening his aheep at the risk of his life while the hired worker will flee for his life because the sheep are not his own. Jesus our Good Shepherd gave Himself to be crucified on the cross for the redemption of all mankind.

Q2. (John 10:10) What would an "abundant life" look like if you were a sheep with a really good shepherd? In what ways is the Christian life to be an "abundant" life? How does this abundance relate to persecutions and hardships that come to us as Christians. Can the life of a unbeliever be more "abundant," free, and fun? By abundant life to a sheep with a good shepherd means that the sheep has full care, protection and provision. The Christian can experience abundant life when he totally depeend on the Good Sheherd- the LordJesus Christ who asures us that we shall not want oor daily needs. This does exemps us from persecution or hardship because these are ingredients for maturiy in our faith. An unbeliever may have what is judged as abundance but it not be without disharmoney of heart and spirit due to the qbsence of the divine peace form the Good Shepherd.

The phrase "the sheep know the voice of the shepherd" means that the intimacy between the shepherd and the sheep enables the sheep to hear and discern/ know the voice of their shepherd. We can be able distinguish between our thoughts, the voices of others and the voice of our Shepherd is through intimacy developed over time. We need to learn to listen and also seek the help of ecperienced older Christians.

Q4. (John 9:39-41) Were the Pharisees responsible for their hard hearts and spiritual blindness? Yes, the Pharisees were responsible for hard hearts because they have set their minds not believe Jesus. According to 2 Corinthians 4:4, what causes spiritual blindness? According the 2 Corinthians 4:4 the de devil, the god of this world is the cause of spiritual blindness. Was Pharaoh responsible for his hardness of heart? (see Exodus 8:15, 32; 9:34; 10:3; 13:15; 1 Samuel 6:6). According to these verses, Pharaoh was responsible for the hardness of his heart. He stubbornly refused to believe the word of God that was sent through Moses. Consequently, he refused to let the people of God to go.

Jesus looked for the man to introduced him to the message of salvation ie to heal him spiritually. He was a man of integrity and one willing to know and ready to believe and accept the true message. His level of knowledge of Jesus was limited. He however had big faith as seen in his acceptance and believe in what Jesus told him. He needed discipleship, to be taught about the truth, the light and spuritual healing. I don't know of such people but believe they are many and are around us. We need to pray that God will lead us to such people, to tell the about the saviour and salvation.