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NAVI G AT E • U N IT 4 , L E S S O N 1 Read & Observe | Study Passage: John 3:1–36 | Memory Passage: John 3:32–36 Read John 2:23–25. Then read your study passage, John 3:1–36, and mark the keywords born and again. Mark your key verse, John 3:36. 1. Whom did Jesus know, according to John 2:24? All p...

NAVI G AT E • U N IT 4 , L E S S O N 1 Read & Observe | Study Passage: John 3:1–36 | Memory Passage: John 3:32–36 Read John 2:23–25. Then read your study passage, John 3:1–36, and mark the keywords born and again. Mark your key verse, John 3:36. 1. Whom did Jesus know, according to John 2:24? All people/men 2. Record what you learn about Nicodemus from the following verses: 3:1 He was a man of the Pharisees/a Pharisee, a ruler of the Jews/a member of the Jewish ruling council 3:10 AWV. He was the teacher of Israel and yet did not understand. The Pharisees, whose name was derived from the Hebrew word which means “separated ones,” were a group of religious leaders. As zealous students of the Law and the oral traditions, they were considered experts in their field although they were known for their self-righteousness and pride (Luke 18:11). Jesus often rebuked them for their conformity to external practices to be noticed by men while neglecting their inner spiritual condition (Luke 11:39). As a member of the Sanhedrin, a Jewish ruling council of seventy, Nicodemus would have been a well-known and important person of influence. 3. How does Nicodemus describe Jesus in verse 2? AWV. Rabbi and a teacher come from God 4. What had Nicodemus, along with others, seen Jesus perform that caused him to think God was with Him? Signs/miracles Fill in the blanks to see how Jesus responded and complete the word study. Jesus answered him, “  Truly  , truly, I say to you, unless one is born     again   he   cannot   see the kingdom   of God.” –John 3:3 (ESV) again (John 3:3) Strong’s #: G509     Greek word: anōthen Strong’s Definition: from above; by analogy, from the first; by implication, anew 5. What did Jesus tell Nicodemus was necessary for a man to be born of in order to enter the kingdom of God, according to verse 5? Water and the Spirit 6. What did Jesus compare the wind to as an illustration in verse 8? Everyone who/that has been/is born/born of the Spirit 7. Complete the matching activity to help you see the contrasts in this chapter. d vv. 6–8     a. Earthly things—Heavenly things a v. 12     b. Light—Darkness e v. 17     b vv. 19–21     c     v. 31 d. Born of the flesh—Born of the Spirit e. Judge/condemn—Save f     v. 36 46 Jesus, the Son of God c. One from above—One who is from Earth f. Whoever believes in the Son will receive eternal life— Whoever rejects the Son will not see life • Unit 4, Lesson 1 EXP LOR E • U N I T 4 , L E S S O N 1 Read & Observe | Study Passage: John 3:1–36 | Memory Passage: Titus 3:4–7 Reread your study passage and mark the keywords truly/verily/most assuredly and kingdom. When Nicodemus approached Jesus, he may have wanted Jesus to tell him if He was indeed the Messiah. The Pharisees were looking for the Messiah to set up an earthly kingdom to overthrow the Roman rule they were under. Jesus, however, answers a question that Nicodemus does not ask regarding how one can see and enter the kingdom of God. The Westminster Dictionary of Theological Terms defines the “kingdom of God” as “God’s sovereign reign and rule. God’s reign was the major focus of Jesus’ teaching. Its fullness is in the future, and yet it has also come in Jesus Himself.” 1. Read these cross-references and write a statement for each about what you learn about the kingdom of God. a. Daniel 4:3: AWV. God’s kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. b. Matthew 13:44: AWV. Jesus told a parable comparing the kingdom to a treasure. c. Luke 17:20–21: AWV. Jesus said the kingdom is in your midst/in you. d. Romans 14:17: AWV. The kingdom of God is righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. 2. Read the following cross-references and record what is said about the role of the Holy Spirit in our regeneration. a. Ezekiel 36:24–28: AWV. God promised His people He would cleanse them of their sin and put His Spirit within them so they would be able to obey Him. b. Titus 3:5: AWV. God did not save us in accordance with our works but by His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit. The Westminster Dictionary of Theological Terms defines “regeneration” as “the action of the Holy Spirit in transforming the lives of those given the gift of faith so they experience a ‘new birth’ and salvation through Jesus Christ.” Unit 4, Lesson 1 • Jesus, the Son of God 47 NAVI G AT E • U N IT 4 , L E S S O N 2 Read & Observe | Study Passage: John 3:1–36 | Memory Passage: John 3:32–36 BACKGROUND STUDY People Groups: Rabbis Read your study passage and mark the keywords Rabbi and teacher. Rabbi (John 3:2) • Strong’s #: G4461     Greek word: rhabbi Strong’s Definition: my master, i.e Rabbi, as an official title of honor teacher (John 3:2) Strong’s #: G1320     Greek word: didaskalos Thayer’s Greek Lexicon Definition: in the N. T. one who teaches concerning the things of   God  , and the   duties   of man. Before a man could be recognized as a rabbi, he would need to prove himself as a superior student. This process began early as children commenced their education in the local synagogue. They read, learned, and memorized large portions of the Scriptures, often memorizing the entire Torah (Pentateuch)—the first five books of the Bible! As their education progressed to a higher level, the best students would learn the oral interpretations, the prophets, and other writings. Memorization was important as they only had access to the scrolls while at the synagogue. A very few of the most outstanding students would seek permission to study under a famous rabbi to continue their education. These exceptional students often left home for extended periods of time to live with and learn from their rabbis. This intense process was required as the student not only wanted to know what his rabbi knew, he wanted to become like his rabbi. While many students may have wanted to study under a particular rabbi, each rabbi decided who could be his student. It was not uncommon for rabbis to take their students with them as they traveled from city to city, teaching in the local synagogues. Using parables and illustrations, the rabbi would continue to teach with the goal that someday his students would become rabbis themselves. Read the cross-references and fill in the blank with the correct word. Matthew 7:28–29   Matthew 23:1–8   Luke 4:14–15 John 3:25–26   John 9:2   Acts 22:3 1. John the Baptist’s disciples called him    Rabbi   . 2. Paul studied under a famous rabbi in Jerusalem named   Gamaliel  . 3. Jesus’   disciples   addressed Him as Rabbi/Master. 4. The people were amazed at Jesus’ teaching because He taught as one having   authority  , not like their teachers of the law. 5. Jesus’ teaching about the scribes and   Pharisees   included how they loved being called rabbi, but Jesus instructed His disciples to not allow anyone to call them    rabbi   . 6.    Jesus   taught in the   synagogues   in Galilee. We are not told exactly what position Nicodemus held as a ruler of the Pharisees, but the fact that Jesus referred to him as the teacher of Israel implies he was a person of importance. He and Joseph of Arimathea prepared Christ’s body for burial after His crucifixion (John 19:38–40) which indicates he most likely became a true believer in Christ. Go to page 56 and follow the instructions to complete the map work. 48 Jesus, the Son of God • Unit 4, Lesson 2 EXP LOR E • U N I T 4 , L E S S O N 2 Read & Observe | Study Passage: John 3:1–36 | Memory Passage: Titus 3:4–7 Reread John chapter 3. Mark the keywords testimony/witness(es), testifies/bear(s) witness/ testifieth, heaven, and loved/loveth/loves. Underline the geographical references. 1. Use the Musical cipher to discover the segment divisions for Chapter 3. John 3:1–21 Christ Came to S a v e John 3:22–36 John the Baptist Came to T e s t i f y 2. What concern did John the Baptist’s disciples have that they brought to his attention? AWV. They were concerned that more people were following Jesus than John. 3. What was John the Baptist’s answer to them in verse 27? AWV. A person can only receive what has been given to him by heaven. 4. What statement did John the Baptist make that showed his attitude of humility regarding his diminishing ministry? He must increase, but I must decrease./He must become greater; I must become less. 5. Read the different testimonies below and match these truths to the people the statement describes. There may be more than one letter per statement. b       The Father c, e, f, h Jesus Christ       d, g John the Baptist       a       The world a. This is who God loved and gave His Son to save. b. He loves the Son and has given all things into His hand. c. He is the Bridegroom who has the bride. d. He is the friend of the Bridegroom who rejoices. e. He came from heaven and is above all. f. He was sent from God to speak the words of God. g. He is only of the earth and speaks of the earth. h. He did not come to judge/condemn the world. 6. What evidence do you see that shows why one should believe in Jesus Christ (vv.31–36)? AWV. He came from above and is above all. He testified to what He had seen and heard. He spoke the words of God for God gave Him the Spirit without limit. The Father placed everything in His hands. Those who don’t believe will not see life, but the wrath of God remains on them. Write your theme for Unit 4. Unit 4, Lesson 2 • Jesus, the Son of God 49 NAVI G AT E • U N IT 4 , L E S S O N 3 Interpret | Study Passage: John 3:1–36 | Memory Passage: John 3:32–36 Read your study passage and mark the keywords believe and lifted up. In His conversation with Nicodemus, Jesus mentioned an event that occurred when the children of Israel were in the wilderness. Although the Lord provided for His people, they became impatient and grumbled against Him. Read Numbers 21:4–9 and fill in the blanks. Write in the cross-references to match the events recorded in Numbers. Psalm 51:3–4   Romans 3:23   Romans 6:23   2 Corinthians 5:21 Numbers 21:4–9 The Gospel Cross-Reference The people spoke against   God   and   Moses  . The sin Romans 3:23 The   Lord   sent fiery serpents and many of the people   died  . The consequence Romans 6:23 The people confessed that they   sinned  . Their confession Psalm 51:3–4 Anyone who was bitten and looked at the bronze serpent on a   pole   would   live  . The solution God provided 2 Corinthians 5:21 1. According to Romans 5:8, what were you when Christ died for you? A sinner 2. According to John 3:14–15, what is promised for those who look to Christ and believe? Eternal life Bronze sometimes meant a sign of judgment in the Old Testament. Because the bronze serpent symbolized sin that had been judged, many of the Israelites looked at it and believed that God would save them from the punishment of death. Just as the children of Israel were powerless to save themselves from the deadly bite of the serpents, we are unable to save ourselves from sin. When Jesus was lifted up on the cross, He willingly satisfied God’s requirement for sin on our behalf (2 Cor. 5:21; Heb. 9:12, 22). Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?” She said to Him, “Yes, Lord, I believe that You are the Christ, the Son of God, who is to come into the world.” –John 11:25–27 (NKJV) 50 Jesus, the Son of God • Unit 4, Lesson 3 EXP LOR E • U N I T 4 , L E S S O N 3 Interpret | Study Passage: John 3:1–36 | Memory Passage: Titus 3:4–7 WHO IS JESUS CHRIST? The Savior of the World: Titus 3:3–7 Before God’s Son was born, an angel appeared to his earthly father Joseph and told him what to name the baby—Jesus. As names in the Bible often do, Jesus’ name describes who He is. • Read Matthew 1:21 and look up the meaning of “Jesus.” Jesus According to Hitchcock’s Bible Names Dictionary Definition: savior; deliverer The Jews were expecting a savior to deliver them from Roman tyranny. However, the angel told Joseph that Jesus would save people from their sins. 1. Read Titus 3:3–7 (KJV) and use the word bank to fill in the summary sentences with the correct word that helps us understand God’s great salvation through Christ. envy   eternal   foolish   grace   justified   kindness love   mercy   regeneration   righteousness   Saviour a. Verse 3: The Nature of Lost Mankind We were once   foolish   and disobedient, living in malice,   envy   , and hate. b. Verse 4: The Characteristics of God’s Nature The   kindness   and   love   of God toward man appeared. c. Verse 5–6: The Means of Salvation We are not saved by works of   righteousness   which we have done, but according to his   mercy  , by the washing of   regeneration  , and renewing of the Holy Ghost, which He shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our   Saviour  . d. Verse 7: The Result of Salvation Having been    justified   by his   grace  , we are heirs according to the hope of   eternal   life. 2. Read the following cross-references and write who acknowledged that Jesus was the Savior. a. John 4:40–42 AWV. Samaritans/people the woman at the well talked to b. Acts 5:29–31 Peter and the other apostles 3. Which cross-reference states what Jesus’ purpose for coming to Earth was? Luke 19:10   John 6:44   Hebrews 9:15 4. Which cross-reference states why Jesus is able to save completely? Matthew 12:17–18   John 10:10   Hebrews 7:25 Unit 4, Lesson 3 • Jesus, the Son of God 51 NAVI G AT E • U N IT 4 , L E S S O N 4 Apply | Study Passage: John 3:1–36 | Memory Passage: John 3:32–36 DISCOVERY DESTINATION Believe and Receive Eternal Life Read your study passage and mark the words eternal/everlasting, perish and does not obey/ believeth not/does not believe/rejects. Complete the following word studies. eternal (John 3:15) • Strong’s #: G166     Greek word: aiōnios Strong’s Definition: perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as well) perish (John 3:16) Strong’s #: G622    Greek word: apollymi Strong’s Definition: to destroy fully (reflexively, to perish, or lose), literally or figuratively does not obey/believeth not/does not believe/rejects (John 3:36) Strong’s #: G544     Greek word: apeitheō Strong’s Definition: to disbelieve (wilfully and perversely) Fill in the blanks to see the contrast between those who believe and those who do not believe. Believers Unbelievers They are born of water and the   Spirit   (vv. 5–6). They are born of the    flesh   , not the Spirit (vv. 3, 5–6). They will have eternal/everlasting   life  (v. 16). They will   perish   (v. 16). They are   not   judged/ condemned (v. 18). They practice the truth and come to the   light   (v. 21). They believe in the   Son   and will have eternal   life   (v. 36). They are judged/condemned   already   (v. 18). They loved the   darkness   rather than the   light   (v. 19). They do not obey (they reject) the   Son   and shall not see   life   as the   wrath   of God remains on them (v. 36). 1. Which cross-reference refers to believers as those who have passed from death to life? Matthew 7:14   John 5:24   John 10:28   John 17:3 2. Which cross-reference refers to the second death, the lake of fire, as the place unbelievers will be? Matthew 25:46   Hebrews 3:12   Revelation 14:11   Revelation 21:7–8 3. Have you looked to Jesus as your sacrifice for sin and the only way for salvation? AWV. 4. How does knowing these truths motivate you to share the gospel with those who do not know Jesus Christ? AWV. 52 Jesus, the Son of God • Unit 4, Lesson 4 EXP LOR E • U N I T 4 , L E S S O N 4 Apply | Study Passage: John 3:1–36 | Memory Passage: Titus 3:4–7 THEOLOGY IN HYMNS “To God Be the Glory”: Fanny Crosby Hymns can provide great theology that feeds our souls and strengthens our faith, aiding us in our Christian walk. Martin Luther believed that two things were essential to the church service: the sermon and the congregational singing. A. W. Tozer shared these thoughts on the importance of hymns: • After the Bible the next most valuable book for the Christian is a good hymnal. Let any young Christian spend a year prayerfully meditating on the hymns of Watts and Wesley alone and he will become a fine theologian.1 Read each of the “To God Be the Glory” stanzas and the refrain, and match its theology with the correct passage, using the highlighted words as clues. b To God be the glory, great things He hath done,     So loved He the world that He gave us His Son, Who yielded His life an atonement for sin, And opened the life gate that all may go in. a. 1 John 3:2 b. John 3:16 c     Refrain: Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear His voice! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice! Oh, come to the Father, through Jesus the Son, And give Him the glory, great things He hath done. c. Psalm 40:16 d. Luke 23:39–43 d Oh, perfect redemption, the purchase of blood,     To every believer the promise of God; The vilest offender who truly believes, That moment from Jesus a pardon receives. a Great things He hath taught us, great things He hath done,     And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son; But purer, and higher, and greater will be Our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see. Frances Jane Crosby was born in 1820 to Puritan parents, Mercy and John. Unfortunately, she became blind at six weeks old when a doctor placed hot poultices on her eyes. Her father died later that Fanny Crosby year, and Mercy became a widow and single mother at twenty-one (1820-1915) years of age. While Mercy worked long hours as a housemaid, her mother, Eunice, cared for Fanny and determined that blindness would not be a disadvantage. Her lessons with Fanny using textures, scents, and memory techniques to develop keen senses had profound, positive effects on Fanny’s life. Fanny attended the Institution for the Blind in New York City where she excelled academically, made friends easily, and was nicknamed “The Blind Poetess.” Later, she taught at the Institution and met her future husband, another blind teacher at the school. Many Christian music publishing companies hired Fanny because of her extraordinary ability to set words to music, and she wrote up to six hymns per week, albeit for meager pay. She also traveled, spoke, and wrote hymns for well-known speakers and musicians such as Dwight L. Moody and Ira Sankey. Fanny’s repertoire included over 1,000 poems, four poetry books, and five cantatas, but she is best known for her more than 6,000 hymns. Later in life, the “Queen of Gospel Song Writers” lived among and helped the poor. She died of a stroke in 1915 at the age of ninety-four. Unit 4, Lesson 4 • Jesus, the Son of God 53 NAVI G AT E • U N IT 4 , L E S S O N 5 Review | Study Passage: John 3:1–36 | Memory Passage: John 3:32–36 Complete the crossword puzzle to review this unit. ACROSS DOWN 5. Pharisee who had a conversation with Jesus 6. Jesus told Nicodemus that in order to enter the kingdom of God one must be born of water and the ________. 8. Jesus told Nicodemus he must be born again to see the ________ of God. 9. Believer’s practice the truth and come to this. 10. What word means “my master”? 11. Where did rabbis often teach? 1 4 6 S 7 P I 5 W R I N T 1. What did the people do in the wilderness when they spoke against God and Moses? 2. The English word which means to “destroy fully” 3. Bronze is sometimes a symbol of this in the Bible. 4. Unbelievers will not see life but have the ________ of God on them. 7. Who were the people whose name meant “separated ones”? 9. Those who believe will receive eternal ________. 2 S I C O D N 3 P E M R 8 K I J U D H A N A T E S M R H D H E N I 10 E R A B B E S G D O M N 9 S 11 S L I G H T I F Y N A G O G U E S KNOW GOD’S WORD AND MAKE HIM KNOWN Recite your memory passage, John 3:32–36. Have you truly been born again?   No I don’t know Yes Does your life reflect that you have become a true believer in Christ? No Sometimes Wholeheartedly Are you warning others of the judgment and condemnation for unbelief?   No Sometimes Wholeheartedly 54 Jesus, the Son of God • Unit 4, Lesson 5 EXP LOR E • U N I T 4 , L E S S O N 5 Review | Study Passage: John 3:1–36 | Memory Passage: Titus 3:4–7 Review the study passage, memory passages, lessons, word studies, and definitions and answer these questions. True or False T     1. Jesus spent most of His adult life in Galilee. T     2. Tiberius was Herod Antipas’ capital city. F     3. John the Baptist was envious of Jesus’ following. F     4. Jesus came to save Israel from Rome’s oppression. T     5. The result of our salvation is that we are made heirs and receive eternal life. Matching e     6. The final place for the unbelieving is the lake of fire/burning sulfur. a. Ezekiel 36:24–28 b. John 5:24 a     7. God promised that He would put His spirit within His people. c. Romans 14:17 d. Titus 3:5 c     8. The kingdom of God is righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. e. Revelation 21:7–8 d     9. We are not saved in accordance with our works but by God’s mercy. b 10. The one who believes has passed out of     death into life. Fill in the Blank 11. The Greek word which means “again” is    anōthen   . 12. The word which is defined as “the action of the Holy Spirit, who transforms the lives of those given the gift of faith so they experience a ‘new birth’ and salvation through Jesus Christ” is   regeneration  . 13. The Greek word which means “teacher” is    didaskalos   . 14. The word which means “a government by four persons ruling jointly” is   tetrarchy  . 15. God’s   love   is what motivated Him to send His only Son so that whoever believes in Him would not    perish   but receive eternal   life  . KNOW GOD’S WORD AND MAKE HIM KNOWN Recite your memory passage, Titus 3:4–7. Christ demonstrated God’s love for us by saving us. The promise of eternal life is for those who believe. What evidence in your life shows that you have truly believed in Him? How can you demonstrate God’s love by sharing these truths with others? Unit 4, Lesson 5 • Jesus, the Son of God 55 History and Geography: Herod’s Governance and Footsteps of John the Baptist The government of the Roman Empire when Jesus was born was a tetrarchy. The Romans dissolved the tetrarchy in 6 AD. However, Herod Antipas, whom the Bible calls Herod the tetrarch, continued to be responsible for Galilee and Perea. He was in power during Jesus’ lifetime. Although he ruled Perea east of the Jordan River, it is interesting to note that he was not responsible for Decapolis. Because Herod made Tiberius on the Sea of Galilee his capital city, he had close ties to the region of Galilee, where Jesus lived His entire life. King Herod’s relationship with John the Baptist was turbulent. Herod divorced his first wife, Phasaelis,2 the daughter of King Aretas IV of Nabatea, and married the wife of his half-brother Philip. Because John rebuked Herod for that sin and many other evils, Herod imprisoned him and later had him beheaded. (Matt. 14:3–10). The Jewish historian Josephus says these events took place at the fortress of Machaerus, in southern Perea. The Apostle John refers to two locations where John baptized—Bethany/Bethabara east of the Jordan where he baptized Jesus (John 1:28–29) and Aenon near Salim (John 3:23). The former location is in Perea, but Aenon near Salim was located in a “finger” of Decapolis that reached westward across the Jordan River into the area of Samaria. tetrarchy According to Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary Definition: government by four persons ruling jointly After reading the article above, do the map work to learn more about events that took place in or near the area where Herod ruled. 1. Draw a box around where John baptized because there was much water there. 2. Shade by drawing diagonal lines on the two regions of the area that Herod ruled. 3. Draw an “x” on Herod’s capital city. 4. Draw a circle around the name of the country where Herod’s first father-in-law ruled. 5. Draw prison bars where it is likely John the Baptist was imprisoned and died. 56 Jesus, the Son of God • Unit 4, Herod and John the Baptist