Bible Study Part 2b New Testament

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

1 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 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?” 1 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 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 Cara L. T. Murphy, The Inquisitive Christ: 12 Engaging Questions (New York City, NY: FaithWords, 2020), 123.

3 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, and 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? 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:

4 3. Where: 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. 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. III. Interpretation

6 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.

7 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

9 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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