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Q2. (John 9:6). Why do you think Jesus healed in different ways? Laying on of hands, command, mud on eyes, fingers in ears, etc.? Jesus healed in different ways [ laying of hands, command, mud on the eyes etc] depending on the leading of the Father who told him what and how to do it. How much do you think was at his Father's direction (5:19, 30; 12:49). I think in all instances, Jesus walked and worked with God in unity. Why is it important to seek God's guidance in how we should minister to a person? It is important to always seek and depend on God for wisdom and power to minister in whatever ministry we are into

Q1. (John 9:1-3) Is sin always the cause of sickness or affliction? Sin is not always the cause for sickness or affliction. God allows it to happen to teach or reveal something like in the case of Job. What are some of the good results that come out of the sicknesses and afflictions of godly people? In the case of Job, God allowed Satan to test Job but the end of the trials, God prospered Job more than his former years to demonstrate his awesome ability to restore even more that was lost

Q6. (John 8:58) What does Jesus' statement, "Before Abraham was, I am," tell us about Jesus? How does this statement relate to John 1:1-5? The statement tells that Jesus is God and existed before Abraham. This agrees with 1 John 1: 1-5 which tells us that Jesus was there at the beginning and is God through him everything was created.

Q5. (John 8:44) What does this verse teach us about the devil's character? What does this tell us about people who don't always tell the truth? If Jesus is "the Truth" (14:6), what is an habitual liar? The devil is a liar and his character is lying. It thus means that anyone who lies speaks the language of his father the devil. Jesus is the truth, anyone who habitually tells lies is not a son of God i.e. not born again.

Satan control the mind of the person and make him to actthe manner he wants. Fsith in the Lord Jesus is required. "Truth" is knowing that fact that only Jesus can set one free. People are set free by the Son when they put their faith Christ for salvation and the piwer of the holy spirit to help them overcome temptation. One should run to Jesus and surrender to him.

Q4. (John 8:34-36) How does sinning enslave a person? What is necessary to set a person free from bondage to sin? What part does Jesus' "truth" (8:32) have in this? How does the "Son" set people free? If you find yourself trapped by habitual sin, how can you get free? Sinning enslaves people as their minds are controlled by sin and the sin master- Satan to do things Satan’s influence. Trusting in Jesus and submitting to Him and the power of His Spirit- the Holy Spirit will free the person from the power of Satan. Jesus is the Truth, his word is the truth. Believing in him and continuing to trust in him and his power will deliver one from the power of sin.

Q3. (John 8:31-32) What is the mark of a "real" disciple? What does it mean to "continue" in Jesus' word? What truth sets us free? When this is quoted in a secular content, how does its meaning differ from its context here in John's Gospel? The mark of a "real"disciple of Christ the one who believes and abide or continue to hold on to the teaching/ word of the Lord. To "continue" means never abandoning the teaching/ word of Jesus but to stick to it forever. The truth that sets us free is the spiritual truth of the word of Jesus that convicts of sin and if we respond positively in faith by accepting and living continuously in it we are set free from sin and its penalty. In secular context, it may be quoted to among other things, to mean educational truth that sets free from poverty; or knowledge of truth on health isuues that keeps away from sickness if apply that truth.

Q2. (John 8:21-24) What does it mean to "die in your sins"? What is the consequence of this? How is it possible for Jesus' enemies to be speaking with the Savior from sin without receiving forgiveness from him? They are so close, but so far! Do you know anyone like this? To die in one's sin is to die without accepting and trusting in the Lord Jesus as saviour and the only source for the forgiveness of one's sin. The consequences of this is the judgement and condemnation to be faced after death and to account for every sin committed here on earth. Jesus'enemies trusted in their keeping the laws and their works for salvation with believing in and accepting the Lord Jesus Christ as their source of life. I believe there are many who go to church but are just trusting in their works and church activities for salvation without accepting putting their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation. He is the only way unto salvation.

Q1. (John 8:12) In what sense is Jesus the Light of the World? What is Jesus' promise concerning light for his followers? Exactly what does that mean for the way you live? Jesus is the Light of the World in the sense that anyone who believes in him and obey his world will walk in the path of righteousness by the power and direction of the spirit of Christ in him. Jesus promised his followers that they would never walk in darkness because he would guide walk aright. It means Jesus guides his children to live right.

Q4. (John 8:10-11) Why didn't Jesus condemn the lady? Was she guilty, do you think? Instead of condemnation, what did Jesus tell her to do? Why is repentance necessary for salvation? What happens to the gospel when we don't emphasize repentance? Jesus did not condem the woman because there was no witness left to fulfill the legal requirement to do so as judge. She certainly was guilty and jesus was not really endorsing adultery but wanted to show that Jews did not meet the legal requirements that would qulify for stoning the woman to death. He thus told her that she should stop sinning therafter. Without repentance there is no savation thus the necessity of repentance a pre requisit for salvation. They Gospel will loose its importance if repentance is not emphasised.

Q3. (John 8:3-8) Why do you think Jesus wrote on the ground? Was the content of his writing important to the story? What effect did this have on the situation? Jesus wrote on the ground to allow their charges to sink into the minds of everyone present. If the content of what he wrote was significant, it would have been revealed/ documented. The effect of his writing on the ground had on the situation was that it allowed enough time for everyone to consider the case and they were able to see that their conspiracy has been exposed.

Q2. (John 8:3-8) Why did Jesus insist on unbiased, righteous witnesses casting the first stone? Why is verse 7 so often misused? Does Jesus require sinlessness of those called on to judge? What does he require? How does this compare with Jesus' teaching in Matthew 7:1-5? He insisted on unbiased, righteous witnesses to cast the first stone beacuse that was in line with the provision of the Jewish law. The text in John 8:7 is often misused because it is interpreted to mean anyone who has not sin. It however means any one (a judge) without an unbiased intrest in the case. No, Jesus does not requre sinlessness in those required to judge but that they should not have any bias intrest. This is like Jesus teaching in Matthew 7:1-5 that requires one to remove his own sin before he can correct someone else.

Q1. (John 8:3-6) What was the trap Jesus' enemies tried to spring on him with the woman taken in adultery? What might be the consequence if he upheld stoning her? What might be the consequence if he said not to stone her? They wanted to trap him by setting a no-win situation; to see whether he would endorse stoning the woman or setting her free. If he had upheld stoning the woman, they would acuse him of not showing mercy as he had always taught and acted. Further more, this would set him against the Romans authority as the decision would have been above his bounds. I had said that she should be set free, they would have acused him of violeting the law of Moses that required the stoning of such an offender.

Q4. (John 7:37-39) In Jesus' teaching on streams of living water from within, whom does he invite to drink? What does he promise to believers? How is this fulfilled at Pentecost rather than immediately after Jesus spoke it? To what degree has this been fulfilled in your life? Anyone who is thirsty Streams of living water- the Holy spirit The Holy Spirit came on the disciples as tongs of fire and they spoke different languages I believe I am filled with the Holy Spirit who guides me, and enpower me to walk in the power of the Lord

Q3. (John 7:17) Can we truly know God's will if we're not really willing to obey the truth we know? Why not? One cannot truly know God’s will if one is not really willing to obey the truth one knows because God reveals his will only to those who truly want to know it and obey.

Q2. (John 7:15-17) How were rabbis trained in Jesus' day? How was Jesus trained? How were his disciples trained? What is the value of formal theological training? What is the value of learning to hear and obey the voice of the Spirit? A2. Rabbis were trained by studying as disciples under famous Rabbis Jesus was taught Hebrews and scripture in Jewish Synagogue. But God was his “Rabbi” who taught him Forma theological education teaches how to read, understand and interpret the Bible. In addition to learning the Bible, we need to hear God speak to us through the pages of the Bible through the interpretation of the Holy Spirit and also to obey what He tells us.

Q1. (John 7:1-5) Why did Jesus stay in Galilee and avoid Jerusalem? What is the balance between taking precautions to protect yourself and trusting yourself into God's care? He stayed away from Jerusalem to avoid his enemies who were looking an opportunity to kill him. We should not willingly expose ourselves to danger as it will be tantamount to testing God. Trusting God does not mean that we should not be rasonable.

Q6. (John 6:61-66) What was the difference between the Twelve and the crowd of "disciples" that turned away from Jesus? What is the mark of true disciples according to John 8:31-32? The twelve disciples heard Jesus's words and believed because the spirit help them to understand but the crowd did not understand and thus left because the teaching sounded hard. To abide in Jesus (to live by what he says) so as to know the truth and be set free.

Q5. (John 6:53-59) What is "eating the Bread of Life" a metaphor of? What is "eating Jesus' flesh and drinking his blood" a metaphor of? How are these metaphors similar to each other? Why do you think Jesus used such a vivid and repugnant metaphor? Both "eating of the Bread of Life" and "eating Jesus' flesh and drinking his blood are metaphor. They mean having faith in Jesus and his name for resulting in new life- eternal life. He used such strong metaphor to show the need to be united with him, to have strong faith and to abide in him.

. (John 6:35-51) What does the metaphor of "eating the Bread of Life" mean in practical terms? To extend the same metaphor, what do you think might be the difference between nibbling the Bread of Life rather than actually making a meal of it? "Eating the Bread of Life" means believing in the Lord Jesus Christ and being saved, qualifying for eternal life. 'nibbling' the bread I thing is to come to Jesus but not totally surrendered to Him while 'making a meal of it' means total believe resulting to righteousness and thus salvation.

Q3. (John 6:37, 44, 65) What is the significance of Jesus' teaching that only the ones the Father "draws" to him can come to him? In what way does this sound like predestination? How does the Holy Spirit prepare people to put their faith in Christ? The Father has the sole prerogative to decide who yields to Jesus. He however wants every one to be saved and works in the background through the Holy Spirit to give us the faith to respond to Jesus. It may sound like predestination but God's plan is for everyone to be saved. Thus He will not bar anyone from being saved. The Holy Spirit softens the stony hearts of men and explains the word for them to understand, believe and then be saved.

Q2. (John 6:28-29) What kind of “works” do people sometimes pursue to please God? According to Jesus, what is the most important “work” that God requires of us? Works that are aimed at getting food (things) that do not have eternal vaulue, that is, food that spoils. The "important" work requires of us according to Jesus is to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as sent by the Father.

Q1. (John 6:26-27) Why were some of these "believers" following Jesus? What were their selfish motives? For what motives do true disciples seek Jesus? Because they were fed with the loaf and fish They were just concerned about their physical needs rather than the giver of the physical needs True disciples should be interested in the Master, the giver of living bread, for eternal life.

Q5. (John 6:14) How does the people's desire to make him king relate to the third temptation Jesus met in the wilderness (Luke 4:9)? What would have happened to God's plan of redemption if Jesus hadn't retreated to the hills on this occasion? Why must we carefully consider people's plans for our lives? I see more similarity in the second temptation in Luke 4: 6-7 (rather than in Luke 4:9) where Satan wanted the Heavenly King of kings to worship him so that he would make him to be the king of the earthly kingdoms of the world. Here too, the Jews wanted to make Him by force to be their king who would deliver them from the rule of the Romans. He came to this world for the salvation of all mankind and not just to be a Jewish king. This singular goal would have been thwarted by the myopic plans of the Jews. We have to carefully consider people's plans for our lives to ensure that they are in line with the divine plan of the Lord for us.

Q4. (John 6:12-13) Why does Jesus have his disciples pick up the left-over pieces? What does this have to do with his attitude towards waste? What does it have to do with his teaching the disciples about abundance? Jesus had his disciples picked up the left-over for two reasons: 1) So that nothing would be wasted 2) So that He would demonstrate to the disciples that God'd provision are more than adequate. God can not only meet our needs, He can provide more than enough. The lesson Jesus is teaching us here is that we should not waste resources given to us.