Bible 10: Controversy

February 24, 2014

What 1st century groups have we talked about?• What are some modern parallels of those groups?• Which of those groups did Jesus upset most?

Christianity… • What is a Christian?• Correct definition• Practical definition

• Would Jesus be a Christian?

Homework:- Add one more comment/quote to the discussion forum in light of today’s discussion.- Study Matthew 9 and notes from class for quiz tomorrow.- Late T.D. posters – get your original posts in- Scripture Quiz Wednesday: John 2:1-12

Bible 10: Controversy

February 25, 2014

What 1st century groups have we talked about?• What are some modern parallels of those groups?• Which of those groups did Jesus upset most?

Christianity… • What is a Christian?• Correct definition• Practical definition

• Would Jesus be a Christian?

Silent Reading: Matthew 9:18-34• Who is involved in these stories?• What is so controversial about these stories?• Any questions about the text?

Some observations…•Why would Jesus draw attention to the unclean woman?•What are the implications of Jesus helping a synagogue ruler?•Was the little girl sleeping or was she dead?•What is the correlation between faith and healing?•What would motivate the Pharisees to accuse Jesus of casting

demons out by the power of Satan?

Homework:- Study Matthew 9 and notes from class for quiz tomorrow.- Scripture Quiz Tomorrow also: John 2:1-12

Bible 10: Controversyand 7 Signs

February 26-27, 2014

Scripture Quiz: John 2:1-121. In what town did this miracle take place?2. On what day did the wedding in this story take place?3. Who told Jesus that there was no more wine?4. What were the stone water jars typically used for?5. What did the servants originally fill the stone jars with?6. After the miracle took place, to whom did the servants take the first

bit of wine?7. What was said about the quality of the wine?8. How did Jesus’ disciples respond to the miracle?9. Where did Jesus, his mother, brothers, and disciples, go afterward?

Silent Reading: Matthew 9:18-34• Who is involved in these stories?• What is so controversial about these stories?• Any questions about the text?

Some observations…•Why would Jesus draw attention to the unclean woman?•What are the implications of Jesus helping a synagogue ruler?•Was the little girl sleeping or was she dead?•What is the correlation between faith and healing?•What would motivate the Pharisees to accuse Jesus of casting

demons out by the power of Satan?

Matthew 9 Quiz Review

John 2:11•What Jesus did here in

Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.

How many signs are there?1. Changing water into wine in John 2:1-112. Healing the royal official's son in Capernaum in John 4:46-543. Healing the paralytic at Bethesda in John 5:1-184. Feeding the 5000 in John 6:5-145. Jesus' walk on water in John 6:16-246. Healing the man born blind in John 9:1-77. Raising of Lazarus in John 11:1-45

Numerical Significance?•Seven – • The number of completion. • The number of wholeness.

•Eight – • The number of new beginnings.

Observations about Jesus’ First SignOn the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, 2 and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.”4 “Woman,[a] why do you involve me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.”5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”6 Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial washing, each holding from twenty to thirty gallons.[b]

Day 7 of John’s 1st week Wedding feasts/Hospitality were a big deal.

Religious Rituals

Observations about Jesus’ First Sign7 Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim.8 Then he told them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.”They did so, 9 and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside 10 and said, “Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved the best till now.”11 What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.

What does “the best” mean in context?

The Purpose of the Signs

Bible 10: 7 Signs

February 28, 2014

Observations about Jesus’ First SignOn the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, 2 and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.”4 “Woman,[a] why do you involve me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.”5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”6 Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial washing, each holding from twenty to thirty gallons.[b]

Day 7 of John’s 1st week Wedding feasts/Hospitality were a big deal.

Religious Rituals

Observations about Jesus’ First Sign7 Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim.8 Then he told them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.”They did so, 9 and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside 10 and said, “Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved the best till now.”11 What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.

What does “the best” mean in context?

The Purpose of the Signs

The Purpose of These Signs• Based on what we saw with the water and wine… what do

you think the purpose would be?• John 20:30-31: Therefore many other signs Jesus also

performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name

What immediately follows this passage?

• Cleansing of the temple.• Selling in the “Court of Gentiles”• Why are they selling here?

• The Work of Money Changing• How do they make money?• Who would they change money for?

Bible 10: 7 Signs

March 3, 2014

Observations about Jesus’ First Sign7 Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim.8 Then he told them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.”They did so, 9 and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside 10 and said, “Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved the best till now.”11 What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.

What does “the best” mean in context?

The Purpose of the Signs

The Purpose of These Signs• Based on what we saw with the water and wine… what do

you think the purpose would be?• John 20:30-31: Therefore many other signs Jesus also

performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name

What immediately follows this passage?

• Cleansing of the temple.• Selling in the “Court of Gentiles”• Why are they selling here?

• The Work of Money Changing• How do they make money?• Who would they change money for?

Read John 4:46-54• Into which of the Jewish classes would the “royal official” fit?• 53: “He himself believed, and all his household.”• Is touch a part of this miracle?

Healings… faith, touch, secrecy?• Faith: What is the correlation between faith and healing?• Touch: Why does he often touch the healed (but not always)?• Secrecy: Why does he keep it secret?

Passage Selection Advice:• If you choose a passage that a lot of others choose:• Pro: You’ll have a lot of other students to collaborate with.• Con: You’ll get less individual attention from the instructor.

• If you choose a passage that few others choose:• Pro: You’ll get more individual attention from the instructor.• Con: You’ll have fewer students to collaborate with.

• If you choose a familiar passage:• Pro: You’ll be familiar with the text and have a head start on content.• Con: You may make assumptions about the text and misread it.• Con: You may get lazy and do poor work because you think it will be easier.

Homework:• Threaded Discussion tonight by 9pm for Extra Credit.•Choose Exegesis Passage and turn in with explanation

of why you chose the passage by Friday.

Bible 10: 7 Signs

March 4, 2014

•What does Messianic Expectation mean?• What is expected when messiah comes?

•Manna miracle will be repeated in the messianic age.• Reordering of the dangerous elements of

nature in messianic age.• Healings as in the days of Elijah will

accompany the messiah.

Silently read your assigned text.•Who are the different parties involved?•What is their involvement?•What images, symbols, or items of significance are present?•What is the result of the sign?•What parallels are there in the surrounding context?

The paralytic at Bethesda: Sign #3• Expert group report on the text.• Significance of Water in Israel.• The pool is irrelevant.• Jesus has power over disabilities.• Context: Verse 18 “Equal with God”

Feeding of the 5,000: Sign #4• Expert group report on the text.• Barley and Fish: poor food.• Food is no problem for Jesus (Mt 4).• Result: Belief (v14)• Reaffirm the need for secrecy (v15)• Context: Manna and New Bread (6:32).

Jesus Walks on Water: Sign #5• Expert group report on the text.• Power over the elements.• Yamm – god of the sea.• Context: “I am the bread of life” (v35)

Homework:- Jesus: TGLOA pages 72-73 (8 prompts total)- Threaded Discussion 12: 1 Post and 2 Comments by Thursday at 9pm.- Choose Exegesis Passage and turn in with explanation of why you chose the passage by Friday.

Bible 10: 7 SignsMarch 5-6, 2014

Jesus Walks on Water: Sign #5• Expert group report on the text.• Power over the elements.• Yamm – god of the sea.• Context: “I am the bread of life” (v35)

Sign #6: Healing the man born blind – 9:1-7

•Who sinned?• Assumptions about the cause of disease?

• I am the light of the world.• Light and vision• Statement accompanies a sign.

•What’s with the mud?• Pool of Siloam• Sukkot• Messianic Prayer

Save us, we pray, O LORD!O LORD, we pray, let us thrive!Blessed is he who comes in the

name of the LORD!We bless you from the house of

the LORD.”

John 9:13-34: the epitome of stubbornness

Sign #7: Raising Lazarus – 11:1-45• Preceded by Chapter 10: • “I and the Father are one”

• Verse 4: Why does Jesus delay?• Verse 25: “I am” statement• Jesus weeps?• V42: The purpose of the miracle• So that “they believe you sent me”

• Jesus shows he has power over death.

Mini Quiz:1. What was the first sign of Jesus?2. What was the second sign of Jesus?3. What was the third sign of Jesus?4. What was the fourth sign of Jesus?5. What was the fifth sign of Jesus?6. What was the sixth sign of Jesus?7. What was the seventh sign of Jesus?8. What was the eighth sign of Jesus?

John 8:58: Before Abraham was born… I AM.John 18:1-7: I AM he

1. “I am the bread of life.” (John 6:35).2. “I am the light of the world.”  (John 8:12).3. “I am the door.” (John 10:9).4. “I am the good shepherd.”  (John 10:11).5. “I am the resurrection and the life.” (John 11:25).6. “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” (John 14:6).7. “I am the true vine.” (John 15:1).

The Purpose of These Signs• John 20:30-31: Therefore many other signs Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name.

Reflective writing: What do these phrases mean, and how do they apply to our lives as followers of Jesus?