1. John 5:1 refers to a “feast of the Jews.” Scholars differ over   identification of this   feast. Name the two feasts that they believe are meant here.

2. The text argues that if Jesus’ ministry lasted for a fraction more   than three years,  then it had to be which feast?

3. In Jerusalem, by the sheep gate, was a pool with a Hebrew name.   It was?

4. The text, pp. 195-217, records a running battle between Jesus and the Pharisees over the use of the Sabbath—over what you can and can not do on this day (according to the views and traditions of the Pharisees). Identify and sum up the three things that Jesus does on the Sabbath which draw the fire of his enemies.

5. Jesus knows that his actions (identified in 4.) will offend the   Pharisees. Why does he knowingly offend them? What is his purpose?

6. How does Jesus justify doing what he does on the Sabbath? How does he explain his actions? (If you answered this question in no. 5., skip to no. 7.)

7. Which two apostles did Jesus surname “Boanerges”? What does “Boanerges” mean?

8. Who was the father of these two apostles?

9. “Peter” is a surname which Jesus gave to which Apostle?

10. Thomas is also called _____________ (the Greek word for twin).

11. Mark’s gospel calls one of the apostles Simon the Cananaean.  Luke calls him Simon the _____________

12. Which apostle was a brother of Peter?

13. A second apostle named James was the son of _______________

14. Which of the gospels calls Matthew “the publican”?