3. Where is the following statement found: "In the 24th year of Tchao-Wang of the dynasty of the Tcheou, on the 8th day of the 4th moon, a light appeared in the Southwest which illumined the king's palace"?

4. According to Chapter 20, what was the most popular feast of the year?

5. To whom does the term "bridegroom" in Chapter 9 best refer?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does "reason" dictate according to the author? What does "reason" assure?

2. Discuss the relationship between God and Israel as detailed in the Old Testament.

3. Analyze the key to the Sermon on the Mount.

4. Define and describe the Magnificat in Chapter 2.

5. Discuss the prophecies of Plato and Socrates, Confucius, The Sibyls, and the Greek dramatist pre-announcing Jesus in Chapter 1.

6. Briefly discuss the two things that happened at the Feast of Tabernacles.

7. Compare and contrast the two different kinds of bread in Chapter 14.

8. Why did Jesus call Himself the "Son of Man"?

9. What does the author say makes the life of Christ unique In Chapter 9?

10. What idea stood out in the beginning of the discussion between Nicodemus and Our Lord? What is the difference between spiritual and physical life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the two trials of Jesus before Pontius Pilate. Use specific examples from the text to support your essay.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay examining how Apostle Peter functions in the book. Discuss how Peter affects Jesus and his relation to Jesus.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how Jesus was the Servant of the servants. Use specific examples from the text, including passages from Scripture, to support and justify your answer.

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