◄ John 18:5 ►
"Jesus of Nazareth," they answered. Jesus said, "I am He." And Judas His betrayer was standing there with them. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of John 18:5? 2. How does Jesus' response in John 18:5 demonstrate His divine authority and identity? 3. What does "I am He" reveal about Jesus' fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy? 4. How can we apply Jesus' calmness in John 18:5 to our daily challenges? 5. Why is it significant that Jesus identifies Himself to those arresting Him in John 18:5? 6. How does John 18:5 connect to God's self-revelation in Exodus 3:14? 7. Why does Jesus identify himself as "I am he" in John 18:5? 8. How does John 18:5 fulfill Old Testament prophecy? 9. What is the significance of Judas standing with the soldiers in John 18:5? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from John 18? 11. Was Jesus given a last name? 12. Was Jesus given a last name? 13. What did Judas do with the blood money for betraying Jesus? He bought a field (Acts 1:18) and threw it into the temple; priests used it to buy a burial field (Matthew 27:5). 14. If Jesus was sinless, why did He break the Sabbath by healing (John 5:18)? Discussion Questions 1. How does Jesus' declaration "I am He" in John 18:5 reveal His identity, and what significance does this have for our understanding of who Jesus is? 2. In what ways does Judas' betrayal challenge us to examine our own faithfulness to Christ? How can we guard against similar failures? 3. How does the fulfillment of prophecy in this passage strengthen your confidence in the reliability of Scripture? 4. Reflect on a time when you had to submit to God's will in a challenging situation. How can Jesus' example in the Garden of Gethsemane encourage you? 5. How can we find assurance in Jesus' presence and authority during our own times of trial and opposition? What other Scriptures can you connect to this assurance? John 18 Bible Study Questions 1. What does Jesus' response to His arrest teach us about handling situations of conflict or injustice? 2. How does Peter's denial of Jesus challenge you in your personal faith journey? 3. What can we learn from Jesus' boldness and honesty during His trials? 4. How does Jesus' assertion that His kingdom is not of this world shape your understanding of His mission? 5. How does the fulfillment of Jesus' prophecy about Peter's denial demonstrate Jesus' knowledge of human nature? 6. How can the crowd's choice of Barabbas over Jesus be seen in today's society? 7. In what ways can you identify with Peter's denial in your own life? 8. What does it mean to belong to the truth, as Jesus states in His dialogue with Pilate? 9. How does Jesus' surrender to arrest show His love and protection for His disciples? 10. How does Jesus' approach to His trials model faith and courage for you in your trials? 11. What does Judas' betrayal teach us about the consequences of turning away from Jesus? 12. How can you apply Jesus' boldness in speaking the truth in your life? 13. How can we respond when we, like Peter, have failed in our commitment to Christ? 14. How does the crowd's choice of Barabbas over Jesus reflect the world's rejection of Christ and what can we do to counter this? 15. How does Jesus’ fulfillment of His prophecy about His disciples not being lost during His arrest demonstrate His care for us? 16. How does the event of Jesus' trials challenge your understanding of fairness and justice? 17. How does Jesus' declaration of His otherworldly kingdom influence your perspective on earthly and heavenly priorities? 18. In what ways can we see Peter's denial of Jesus being reflected in today's society? 19. How does Jesus' statement to Pilate about everyone on the side of truth listening to Him challenge your own commitment to truth? 20. In light of Jesus' trials and Peter's denial, how can you show your commitment to Jesus in difficult times? Links John 18:5 NIV John 18:5 NLT John 18:5 ESV John 18:5 NASB John 18:5 KJV John 18:5 Commentaries Bible Hub