I GIVE THEM ETERNAL LIFE

John 10:22-42

Key Verse: 10:28

"I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no

one can snatch them out of my hand."

1. Read verses 22-24. When and where did this conversation take place?

What had been the attitude of the Jews toward Jesus? What does it

mean that they were in suspense? Think about some suspenseful

situations.

2. Read verses 24-25. Why did they ask Jesus to tell them plainly if he

were the Christ? How did Jesus answer?

3. What were some of the miracles which Jesus had done in the Father's

name? See 2:1-11,23; 4:43-54; 5:1-8; 6:1-15; 9:1-8. In what respect

are these miracles "signs"? What do they teach about Jesus?

4. Why did these Jewish leaders not believe the signs of Jesus'

Messiahship? (26) Read verses 26-27. Who are Jesus' sheep? And who

are not? What is the most important knowledge one can have? Why?

5. Read verses 28-30. What does it mean that Jesus gives eternal life?

(1Co 15:32; Mk 8:35-38) Contrast the lifestyle, attitude and influence

of those with and without eternal life. What assurance does Jesus

give his sheep?

6. How does Jesus give eternal life? (Jn 19:28-37; Isa 53:3-6)

7. Read verses 31-33. Why did the Jews want to stone Jesus? What was

their charge? How did Jesus refute their charge? Read verses 34-38.

What was the factual evidence which Jesus presented through

miracles?

8. How did the Jews respond to this factual evidence? (39) Read verses

40-42. Why did some people remain as remnants?