John 21

1.) What is another name for the Sea of Tiberius and why do you think they
were there?

2.) Why do you think the disciples did not immediately recognize Jesus?

3.) What is the significance of this miracle catch of fish? Is this just
part of the historical narrative or is there a reason why the author John
chose to include this story.

4.) In verse 15, what do you think ³these² refers to? Why do you think
Jesus asks Peter three times, ³do you love me?² Is this a rebuke or an
affirmation? What does this interaction say about the relationship between
Jesus and Peter?

5.) What is it that Jesus wants Peter to do? i.e. What is the larger
change in life that Jesus is asking of Peter. Are you willing to make
these changes in your life-why or why not?

7.) Why do you think Peter asked Jesus about John? What is Jesus response
and what does it mean in the larger sense for us today?

8.) What do you think is the/a main theme of the book of John? What is
your favorite verse or story from the Gospel of John?

9.) Ask the group your own question from this week or from any story from
the Gospel of John.

10.) What have you learned about Jesus from this study of the Gospel of
John that has blessed you?

John 21

1.) What is another name for the Sea of Tiberius and why do you think they
were there?

2.) Why do you think the disciples did not immediately recognize Jesus?

3.) What is the significance of this miracle catch of fish? Is this just
part of the historical narrative or is there a reason why the author John
chose to include this story.

4.) In verse 15, what do you think ³these² refers to? Why do you think
Jesus asks Peter three times, ³do you love me?² Is this a rebuke or an
affirmation? What does this interaction say about the relationship between
Jesus and Peter?

5.) What is it that Jesus wants Peter to do? i.e. What is the larger
change in life that Jesus is asking of Peter. Are you willing to make
these changes in your life-why or why not?

7.) Why do you think Peter asked Jesus about John? What is Jesus response
and what does it mean in the larger sense for us today?

8.) What do you think is the/a main theme of the book of John? What is
your favorite verse or story from the Gospel of John?

9.) Ask the group your own question from this week or from any story from
the Gospel of John.

10.) What have you learned about Jesus from this study of the Gospel of
John that has blessed you?

John 8

Verses 1 - 11

1. Cite at least one lesson relating to the story of the woman caught in adultery. What could you do differently in your life to put that lesson into practice?

Verses 12 – 20; also skim I John 1-2

2. What do we have to do to walk in darkness? What do we have to do to walk in the light? How has Jesus been the light of your life?

Verses 21 – 30

3. Compare John 8:24 with Exodus 3:14, Deut. 32:39, Isaiah 43:10, John 8:58. Who does Jesus claim to be? Who do you say He is? Why?

4. Verse 24 contains the primary reason for Jesus’ conversation with the religious leaders. How would you explain the significance of this verse to someone?

5. What might change in your personal, family, business, or church life if you had Jesus’ attitude in verse 28? In verse 29?

Verses 31 – 59

6. From verse 32, how do you define truth? How do you define freedom?

7. What condition does Jesus place on freedom and truth? Have you been set free by the truth of Jesus Christ in some particular thing? What freedom are you asking God to give you today?

8. Jesus’ opponents also claim to have both Abraham and God as their father. According to Jesus, how does their conduct contradict their claim (vv. 39-47)?

9. Why is our conduct the truest test of our beliefs?