John 2-5 Flashcards
(36 cards)
What does Isaiah 25:6 describe? (What type of wine at the messianic banquet)
A feast of rich food and aged wine for all people, symbolizing the Messianic banquet and the New Covenant.
What is prophesied in Amos 9:11-14?
The restoration of David’s fallen tent and abundance of wine and crops—a vision of future blessing and Messianic hope.
What themes appear in Zechariah 14?
The Day of the Lord, living waters flowing from Jerusalem, and God reigning as King over the whole earth.
What message is given in Malachi 3? (who will God send to where?)
God will send a messenger to purify the temple and prepare the way
What does Isaiah 56:7 say about the temple?
It will be a house of prayer for all nations, symbolizing inclusion of the Gentiles.
What does the miracle of water into wine at Cana symbolize?
The beginning of the New Covenant, replacing old purification rituals with joy, abundance, and fulfillment (Isaiah 25:6).
What is condemned in Jeremiah 7:11?
The temple becoming a “den of robbers,” rebuking Israel’s false security and hypocrisy.
What is the symbolic meaning of Jesus using purification jars at the wedding?
It signifies the replacement of the old purification system with the New Covenant in Christ.
Why did Jesus clear the temple?
To judge Israel’s corruption and fulfill Jeremiah 7:11 and Isaiah 56:7—restoring the temple as a place of true worship.
What is promised in Ezekiel 36:25?
God will sprinkle clean water and cleanse His people from all impurities—symbolizing spiritual renewal.
Who is Nicodemus and when does he meet Jesus?
A Pharisee who visits Jesus secretly at night to understand His teachings and asks how to get into the kingdom of heaven
What does Jesus tell Nicodemus about entering the Kingdom?
One must be born again—of water and the Spirit—to see the Kingdom of God.
What does being “born of water and Spirit” mean?
Being born physically (water) and spiritually (by the Spirit)—a complete rebirth from above.
Why do the wicked avoid the light in John 3?
Because it exposes their evil deeds—they prefer to remain in darkness.
What does John the Baptist say about Jesus in John 3?
He is the friend of the bridegroom, sent before Jesus to prepare the way.
What vision does Ezekiel 47:1-12 present?
A river of living water flowing from the temple, bringing life and healing to all it touches.
What does Exodus 16 describe?
God providing manna in the wilderness—a symbol of His provision and foreshadowing Jesus as the bread of life.
What historical event is found in 2 Kings 17:24?
The resettlement of foreigners in Samaria by the Assyrians, leading to the origin of the Samaritans.
What does Isaiah 60:4 describe? (gathering who?)
People gathering and nations coming to the light
Why was it necessary for Jesus to go through Samaria?
To fulfill divine purpose
What did Samaritans believe about the Messiah?
That He would be a prophet like Moses, and they only accepted the Pentateuch.
What was the Jewish expectation of the Messiah?
A warrior king who would overthrow Rome and restore Israel.
Where did the Samaritans worship?
On Mount Gerizim, where they had their own temple.
What does Jesus offer the Samaritan woman?
Living water—symbolizing salvation, healing, and spiritual renewal.
