1) Most people think in categories of this life and the life to come. In the Gospel of John, Jesus says,Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life (John 5:24) . How does this claim impact how you think about this life and the life to come?
2) In the fourth Gospel Jesus is both the Lamb of God (John 1:29) and the Good Shepherd (John 10:11). Which metaphor for Jesus do you like better and why?
3) Some people feel the Book of Revelation is disturbing and dangerous. Others find it attractive and appealing. (Be sure to note the global perspective at this point.) How would you account for these differing views?
How do you view the Book of Revelation, especially if it is read as a series of cycles/spirals?
4) In my introductory video I made connections between three parts or thirds in John and the Jewish festival/calendar year. Here I made a connection with the Old-Testament related themes like God’s giving life through water, the Spirit’s help in the wilderness, and Jesus being with his temple/household/family. Please pick one of these three themes and provide your reflections on it from a biblical and/or a personal perspective.
