Scripture
John 11:1-12:19
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Questions
Why did Jesus flee from Jeruslam [John 10:22-42]? What had Jesus been teaching at Jerusalem?
What was the significanac of the Decapolis [Matthew 4:25; Mark 5:20, 7:31]? Hint: carry on reading from Matthew 4:25 into chapter 5.
Read Ezekiel 47. Where does the river flow from? Where does the river flow to? Compare Ezekiel’s vision with Revelation 22:1-5? at is the river? What had to happen before the river could begin to flow?
Where did the Joshua and the Israelites enter the Proomised Land [Joshua 3:1]? Where did John baptise [Matthew 3:1]? Go back to John 10:40-41? Why are all these stories connecting at its location?
In the Orthodox churches the day before Palm Sunday is Lazarus Saturday. What is the connection? Pause and think about the connection between the raising of Lazarus and Jesus’ death and resurrection.
Who instigated the triumphal entry John 12:9, 17]?
John quotes Zecahriah 9:9 as being fulfilled at the Triumphal Entry [John 12:15]. Read or skim Zechariah 9. It is a prophecy of YHWH coming in judgment? What is the connection John is making that perhaps we are missing?
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