nppenland ch 3 questions

1. Scott tells us that Jesus is most commonly referred to as the "Son of man" in the gospel of John. What was John trying to get readers to know about Jesus as being the "Son of man", instead of emphasizing him as the "Son of God?"

Scott talks about John's concern in communicating that Jesus was "the Annointed One." This knLong awaited deliverer. I think that John was trying to communicate Jesus' humanity, but also his annointing. Throughout his Gospel, John mentions the Son of man being glorified, giving eternal life, given authority, etc. I have to think that John understood the neccesity and sacrifice that Christ made by being made human (as Paul describes in Philippians 2) but recgonized that difference in Him (His annointing) than any others that were claiming to be the "Messiah."


2. According to Scott John had a specific purpose in using the word „sign‟. What was John‟s his primary purpose in using this word according to Scott, and what does this word reveal about the character of Jesus?

Scott says the "signs" point to the unique power of who Jesus is and allowed His followers to compare Him to others. ("Who can do more signs that Him?" John is proving Jesus' identity to his audience by giving them signs as proof to His annointing. I think these signs point to Jesus' mercy. Many of The signs that he portrays are those that serve others. He has Mercy on sinful people that realize He has the power to help. John may be using lesser signs to show the power of Christ so that they may believe the greatest "sign," the ressurection, which would save them.


3. In Scott‟s discussion of John 6:44-45 he notes a significance about the Greek word helkuo. How does understanding the Greek meaning of this word change your understanding of the verse? and/or your understanding of God.

This word that John uses implies that God is willing to do anything to attract a sutbborn, sinful people to Himself. To Haul, Drag, Pull, or Attract. These four words are different ways that the Lord brings us to Him and back to Him. For me it proves that God puts value in His relationships with people and that he desires to bring individuals to Him.