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Do we really understand God’s questions?
For the New Testament Bible Study Assignment, I will be using the Turabian formatting style,
and my chosen passage is John 14: 1-12
BIBL 110; New Testament Survey (D16)
November 25, 2023
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I. Introduction and Thesis Statement
In the Gospel of John, chapter fourteen, Jesus’ disciples are asked questions that they have a hard
time answering. I believe Jesus’ goal is to have us reflect on passages in the bible to understand and answer his questions. At times, he seems to be like the Riddler from Batman, asking us to solve issues with a riddle. Jesus looks straight into this friend’s eyes and asks, “
Still
, Philip?
Still, you do not know me? After all this time? After all these years? Am I still a stranger to you?”
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To Philip, these questions are a riddle. Are they a riddle to us?” Do we really understand what God is asking or telling us? I would like to try to clarify the questions Jesus asked his disciples in John 14:1-12. It is paramount for us to understand the questions and answers to Jesus's questions to his disciples as they were some of the last words Jesus spoke in person. In the answers to Jesus’ questions, we will find his comfort and assurance as well as being shown that he is the way, the truth, and life so we can have eternal life in a place he is preparing for us, his children. II. Observation
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Cara L. T. Murphy, The Inquisitive Christ: 12 Engaging Questions
(New York City, NY: FaithWords, 2020), 123.
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A. I have read the passage in both a formal translation (KJV, NKJV, NASB, ESV, or CSB) and
a functional translation (NIV, NLT, or NCV). Highlight the correct answer. You will find a copy of the NASB, ESV, CSB, and NLT in Logos.
o
Yes
o
No
B. Identify the basic elements of the story you are studying
1.
Main characters: Jesus (The Father (God) The Holy Spirit)
The Disciples
Thomas Philip
2. Plot: The reader is invited to sit with the disciples for the Last Supper between Jesus and his
disciples, which was designated to celebrate the Jewish Passover feast
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As Jesus had his last meal with his disciples in the Upper Room, he asked the questions that seemed
to befuddle them. His last days will be spent with his disciples (13 – 17): there is much to tell them and little time left.
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Jesus was teaching his disciples of things to come. The disciples had problems understanding Jesus. The disciples were not 2
Cara L. T. Murphy, “John,”
in Approaching the New Testament: A Guide for Students
(Nashville, TN: B&H Academic, 2022), 83–147.
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thinking heavenly; they were trying to understand in earthy things. Do we read and study the bible in earthy terms?
3. Story structure (inciting incident, rising action, climax, falling action): The disciples did not quite understand the questions Jesus was asking them. Jesus was trying to tell them of his death and resurrection. Jesus also was trying to explain that the Holy Spirit would be there to assist them in their future ministries without him. The disciples were confused and unsure of what Jesus was saying to them. I am sure Jesus was a little discouraged that his disciples were unable to understand; however, he knew that in time, they would reflect on this last meal with them, remember and understand his last words. The Last Supper is full of misunderstanding, denial, forecasting of the future, as well as tension among Jesus and his disciples.
4. Question(s) asked in narrative: If
it
were
not
so,
would
I
have
told
you
that
I
go
to
prepare
a
place
for
you? How
can
we
know
the
way?
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Zondervan.
Zondervan Handbook to the Bible : Fifth Edition
, HarperCollins Christian Publishing, 2017.
ProQuest Ebook Central
, http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/liberty/detail.action?docID=6121636.
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Have
I
been
with
you
so
long,
and
you
still
do
not
know
me,
Philip?
C. List basic observations about this passage using the “Key Questions” for observation. 1. Who: Jesus asked a question to all his disciples.
Thomas asked Jesus a question.
Jesus asked Philip a question.
2.
What:
Jesus and his disciples were having dinner. Jesus took this time of fellowship to tell his disciples of what was to come. Jesus informed them that he would die and rise again. He would go to heaven to prepare a place for all who chose to follow him. He also let them know that the Holy Spirit would be sent to assist them in following his command to go and witness to the world, creating new believers.
3.
Where: The yearly Passover meal was the most important such event among the Jews. Jesus chose this occasion to institute the Lord’s Supper or Eucharist.
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In Jerusalem typical 4
Youngblood, Ronald F..
Nelson's Illustrated Bible Dictionary : New and Enhanced Edition
, Thomas Nelson Incorporated, 2014.
ProQuest Ebook Central
, http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/liberty/detail.action?docID=5391582.
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houses in Bible times had few rooms. The upper room, enclosed on the housetop, was the most desirable one in the house, and it usually was given to house guests. Jesus probably held the Last Supper in a room like this.
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4. When:
The exact date of the Lord’s Supper is still debated to this day. In researching the “When I found an article on the web that broke down all the information. I think the article gives us the best date of the Lord’s Supper. The Last Supper was either on April 2, 33, or April 5, 30.
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Created from liberty on 2023-12-02 18:30:18.
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Youngblood, Ronald F..
Nelson's Illustrated Bible Dictionary : New and Enhanced Edition
, Thomas Nelson Incorporated, 2014.
ProQuest Ebook Central
, http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/liberty/detail.action?docID=5391582.
Created from liberty on 2023-12-02 18:35:53.
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“When Was the Last Supper?” n.d. Christianity.com. Accessed December 2, 2023. https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/when-was-the-last-supper.html
.
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III. Interpretation
A. Determine the author’s main point. In this writing, John demonstrates how true belief in the God of the Scriptures changes the way we think, speak, and live. John’s Gospel, unique and distinctive from the other three Gospel accounts, issues an invitation into a life of belief in Jesus Christ, both in the world that presently exists as well as the world to come. Jesus took time during the Lord’s Supper to educate his disciples about what was to happen in the next few days as well as for the rest of eternity. The disciples were troubled by Jesus’ questions and questioned Jesus back.
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B. Look again at the questions asked within the narrative. In 1 paragraph (200 words) explain the purpose of these questions to the story, as well as how the particular question(s) that Jesus asked related to his relationship with the other character(s).
C. Based on your answers above, narrow down one principle from this passage. You should be able to express this principle in 1-3 sentences.
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IV. Correlation
A. How does this passage fit within the metanarrative of the Bible? State what type of story you believe this to be (creation, fall, redemption, or new creation) and explain why you believe this to be so. Your explanation should be 1 paragraph (100-200 words) in length.
B. How does this passage reflect other truths found in the Scriptures? State and explain at least one way that the principle of this passage can be identified elsewhere in the Bible. Your explanation should be 1 paragraph (100-200 words) in length.
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C. How does this passage reflect the person and work of Jesus Christ? State and explain at least
one way that the principle of this passage identifies something of the person and work of Jesus Christ. Your explanation should be 1 paragraph (100-200 words) in length. V. Application
What points of application can be made using the Four Questions for Application? State and explain 1 point of application for your life for each of these four questions. Your explanation for each of these points should be 1 paragraph (100-200 words) in length. A. The question of duty
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B. The question of character
C. The question of goals
D. The question of discernment
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VI. Conclusion
Summarize your major points and concluding thoughts here. Bibliography
Cara L. T. Murphy, The Inquisitive Christ: 12 Engaging Questions
(New York City, NY: FaithWords, 2020), 123.
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