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literary |
Skilled in learning and literature. |
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philosopher |
One who pursues knowledge, understanding, and wisdom. |
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theology |
The study of God and His relationship to the universe. |
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versatile |
Able to do many things well. |
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proselyte
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one newly converted to a religion |
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infallible |
Not capable of error; never wrong. |
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manuscript |
A handwritten original work as opposed to a printed copy. |
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mercenary |
Motivated by a greedy desire for money or other gain. |
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narrative |
A story or account. |
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origin |
Source or beginning. |
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publican |
A collector of public revenues, taxes, or tolls. |
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Matthew calls himself |
publican in his Gospel. |
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Matthew's book is first,in its location in the |
New Testament and in its time of writing. |
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Matthew wrote his narrative, he was in the town of |
Capernaum, a community on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. |
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Matthew was probably from the province |
Israel. |
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Matthew was of |
Jewish origin. |
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Matthew was a |
publican , or tax-gatherer. |
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Why did the Jews hate the publicans? |
The publicans helped the Romans, whom the Jews hated. |
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Matthew was a disciple of Christ and traveled with him for |
three years. |
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How do we know that Matthew changed after Jesus called him? |
He invited his friends to a feast, where they could meet Jesus.He gave away all of his money. |
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anointed |
Consecrated or set apart, often signified by applying oil in a ceremony |
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catechism |
A form of oral teaching by questions and answers. |
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chronological |
Arranged in order of occurrence. |
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compilation |
A collection of material from various sources to form a separate work. |
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discourse |
Communication of thoughts through spoken or written language. |
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genealogy |
An account of the descent of a person from ancestors. |
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parable |
A short, simple story from which a lesson is drawn. |
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recipient |
One who receives. |
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Matthew's Gospel was written in approximately |
A.D.58, before the destruction of Jerusalem |
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Matthew seems to have written his Gospel primarily to the: |
Jews |
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Matthew's Gospel contains close to 100 references and quotations from what source? |
Old Testament prophecy |
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Matthew's genealogy of Jesus goes back as far as: |
Abraham |
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Matthew wrote his work in what language? |
Greek |
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Matthew wanted to convince the ______ that Jesus was the Messiah. |
Jews |
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In what ways did Matthew depict Christ as the king? |
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In what way did Christ show that He was a priest? |
by offering His blood to God to atone for sin |
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How do we know Jesus was the Prophet sent from God? |
The words He spoke were from God.He told the disciples about future events, including His second return. |
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Matthew's earlier career experience can be seen in his |
writing |
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Select the words used by Matthew that would be familiar to a publican: |
money-changers,debt,reckoning |
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Peter asked Jesus if he should forgive a man__________ _______ but Jesus said he should forgive a man____________ x______ ______ |
7 times, but Jesus said he should forgive a man 70 x 7 times. |
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When a servant who owed his lord money begged for mercy: |
the lord forgave the servant of the debt |
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The first servant had a fellow servant who owed him: |
less than the amount he owed |
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The first servant |
imprisoned the second servant |
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When the lord heard the story about how the first servant treated the second servant: |
the lord delivered the first servant over to be tortured until his debt was paid |
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Jesus said that His heavenly Father would do likewise if we |
do not forgive our brothers. |
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Select the seven subjects covered in the Sermon on the Mount: |
murder |
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Based on your reading in Matthew Chapter 10, to whom were the 12 apostles sent? |
the house of Israel |
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Based on your reading in Matthew Chapter 10, Jesus sent each of the twelve apostles forth as |
sheep in the midst of wolves |
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Based on your reading of Matthew Chapter 10, the disciples of Jesus would be brought before ____ for His sake, as a testimony to them. |
kings and governors |
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Select the things the kingdom of God is compared to in Matthew chapter 13. |
a man who sowed good seed in his field |
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For which of the following does Christ pronounce "Woe" or judgment on the scribes and Pharisees in Matthew 23? |
They prevented people from entering God's kingdom. |
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Concerning what future events did Christ speak in Matthew 24? |
the destruction of the Temple |
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One who accompanies another and serves him is called a(n) |
attendant |
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While his Roman name was Mark, or , his Jewish name was |
Marcus , his Jewish name was John |
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Mark's mother's name was______,and they lived in |
Mary , and they lived in Jerusalem . |
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Mark was a nephew |
of Barnabas. |
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Peter called Mark his |
son. |
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What was Mark's role during his journey with Paul and Barnabas? |
attendant |
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Which of the following church leaders was likely the most influential in shaping Mark's writings? |
Peter |
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centurion |
A Roman military officer in charge of a hundred men. |
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concise |
Brief and to the point |
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graphic |
Clearly or vividly described. |
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temperament |
Frame of mind; nature of disposition. |
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The book of Mark is probably the |
first Gospel to be written. |
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Mark seems to have written his account primarily to the |
gentiles |
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The book of Mark was written |
before the destruction of Jerusalem. |
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Mark's Gospel has fewer Old Testament quotations than |
Matthew's Gospel. |
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The theme of Mark's Gospel depicts Jesus as a humble |
servant |
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When writing his gospel, Mark concentrated on the: |
actions of Jesus |
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The action reported in the Gospel of Mark suggests that: |
Mark learned much from the firsthand accounts told to him by Peter |
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Mark's Gospel emphasizes |
service, power, and victory. |
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Select the words which describe Mark's writing style: |
concise forceful |
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Arrange the order of events as found in the Gospel according to Mark. |
The Preparation The Galilean Ministry The Journey to Jerusalem The Final Week The Resurrection and Ascension |
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Which events in Christ's life did Mark emphasize the most? |
Jesus' death and resurrection |
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How many chapters are in the book of Mark? |
16 |
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Which miracles are included in Mark Chapter 5? |
raising of Jairus' daughter from the dead casting out demons from the man from the country of the Gadarenes |
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cultured |
Broadly educated in the arts, humanities, and sciences. |
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documentary |
A factual record or account. |
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proselyte |
One newly converted to a religion. |
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reconcile |
To bring into harmony. |
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Luke was probably a |
Gentile and a Greek. |
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Luke was very |
greatly educated. |
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Luke's place of birth was quite likely the city of |
Antioch |
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Aristarchus, Marcus, and Justus--were |
"of the circumcision, |
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Luke wrote what two New Testament books? |
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Paul affectionately called Luke the |
beloved physician |
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Luke's writings show that he was very interested in: |
the ill and infirmed |
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literary |
Skilled in learning and literature. |
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philosopher |
One who pursues knowledge, understanding, and wisdom. |
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theology |
The study of God and His relationship to the universe. |
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versatile |
Able to do many things well. |
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Select those items which scholars use as evidence to determine when Luke was written. |
Acts 1:1 indicates that Luke's second work continues the story begun in the Gospel of Luke. |
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Luke wrote to a Greek Gentile and nobleman named: |
Theophilus |
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This nobleman had undergone instruction by question and answer, called: |
catechism |
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Select the types of information that the Gospel writers used to help Gentile readers understand their story |
Specific locations of towns. |
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Luke wrote a |
chronological sequence of events in his gospel |
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The theme of Luke's Gospel is |
"most excellent Theophilus." |
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Luke demonstrates Christ's humanity through which of the following? |
Geneology from Adam to Christ |
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Which of the following are aspects of Luke's style? |
Formal, polished Greek style,Careful descriptions and details |
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Select the names of those whose songs of joy are recorded in Luke's Gospel. |
Elisabeth Simeon |
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Luke gave a more detailed account of |
Christ's birth than any other New Testament writer. |
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Luke kept a record of the names of important officials who lived at the same time Jesus was on the |
earth. |
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Luke was the only gospel writer to include |
to the emperors, kings, and officials |
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In Luke Chapter 10, the Lord appointed_______ disciples,and sent them out |
seventy disciples and sent them out in groups of two |
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In Luke Chapter 10, what did Jesus say was great? |
the harvest |
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In Luke Chapter 10, who could the laborers be that Jesus refers to? |
missionaries followers of Christ willing to tell others about Jesus |
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In Luke Chapter 10, the disciples returned with joy because: |
They saw what could be done through the power that Jesus had given them |
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In Luke Chapter 10, how did Jesus respond to the rejoicing of the disciples who had returned after a "missions trip"? |
He rejoiced with them and thanked the Father. He told them they were blessed for having seen what they saw. |
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The parables in Luke Chapter 15 serve to teach about: |
the joy in heaven over one sinner that repents |
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doctrine |
Teachings or beliefs. |
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profound |
Intellectually deep; not superficial. |
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synoptic |
Presenting a common view. |
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transfiguration |
The changing of form or appearance. |
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What did John have in common with Andrew and Peter? |
They all came from Bethsaida in Galilee. |
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John's brother was . Together, these disciples were called the |
James.these disciples were called the "sons of Zebedee |
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was very ambitious for her sons and asked Jesus to place them in important positions in His kingdom. |
salome |
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John, along with James and _________ became part of the inner circle of disciples, closest to Jesus during His earthly existence. |
Peter |
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John was probably originally a disciple of |
John the Baptist. |
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______ calls himself by name in his Gospel. |
John |
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John stayed with John the Baptist after seeing the |
"sons of Zebedee |
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Jesus sent John as an Apostle immediately. |
first |
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John became a part of the inner circle, |
with Luke and James. |
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On what three occasions were only Peter, James, and John allowed to be with Christ? |
Christ's transfiguration Christ's suffering in the Garden of Gethsemane |
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What evidence suggests that John, of all the disciples, was closest to Christ? |
He describes himself as "the disciple whom Jesus loved." |
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abstract |
Pertaining to ideas rather than things. |
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conjunction |
A word used to connect words, phrases, clauses, or sentences. |
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repetitive |
Tending toward frequent use of certain words, phrases or ideas |
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significance |
Importance, consequence, weight. |
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supplement |
To give additional information; to make up for a lack. |
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Select the reasons that point to a late date for John's Gospel. |
John's material shows a spiritual maturity not present in earlier Gospels. John gives details of certain events that had not been disclosed earlier, possibly for protection of people involved. |
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What great miracle did John write about that the other Gospels did not include? |
raising Lazarus from the dead |
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John wrote his Gospel primarily for the |
Gentiles |
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John emphasized that Jesus was |
the Son of God. |
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John was aware of any other |
Gospel accounts. |
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John wrote so people would |
believe that Jesus is the Christ. |
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John wanted people to find |
eternal life in the Son of God. |
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The theme of John's Gospel is |
Jesus as the Son of God . |
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God the Son is the |
second Person of the Trinity. |
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Those who believe in Jesus receive authority to become |
children of God |
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John's approach to his Gospel is |
spiritual. |
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John uses an extensive |
writing |
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John speaks |
english |
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John's words are simple |
as are his sentences. |
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Select the Jewish feasts that John records in his Gospel. |
Passover Feast of Tabernacles |
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Select the witnesses who proclaimed Christ's divine ministry. |
God the Father |
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Jesus' ministry lasted for: |
3 and a half years |
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Select the eleven "I AM" declarations of Christ in John's Gospel. |
the Messiah the Resurrection and the Life the Good Shepherd |
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Order the outline of John's Gospel. |
The Revelation of the Word The Declaration of the Word The Disbelief in the Word The Disciples of the Word The Rejection of the Word The Resurrection of the Word The Reality of the Word |
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A man of the Pharisees |
named Nicodemus , a ruler of the Jews,came to Jesus by night. |
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In John 3:3, Jesus speaks to Nicodemus. |
Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again , he cannot see the kingdom of God." |
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In John 3:30, John the Baptist said of Jesus, |
"He must increase , but I must decrease ." |
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Select the things that Jesus, as the Good Shepherd, does for those who trust in Him. |
He calls them by name He goes before them. |
