John Chapter 12

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True False (35) Multiple Choice (33) Multi Answer (9) Matching (3)

Matching (3)

Match the following terms: Left: A. Those who serve Jesus (John 12:26) | B. Father (John 12:49) | C. Lazarus raised (John 12:9-11) | D. Blessed (John 12:13) | E. Isaiah (John 12:39-40) Right: 1. Blind eyes, hardened hearts | 2. King of Israel | 3. Must follow Jesus | 4. Many believed | 5. Commanded Jesus what to say and how to say it

A Those who serve Jesus (John 12:26)
B Father (John 12:49)
C Lazarus raised (John 12:9-11)
D Blessed (John 12:13)
E Isaiah (John 12:39-40)
Full View
A-3, B-5, C-4, D-2, E-1

Match the following terms: Left: A. Bethany (John 12:1-3) | B. Jesus enters Bethany (John 12:1,12) | C. Philip (John 12:21) | D. Isaiah (John 12:39-40) | E. Son of Man (John 12:34) Right: 1. Bethsaida in Galilee | 2. Blinded eyes, deadened hearts | 3. Mary, Martha, Lazarus | 4. Lifted up | 5. Passover Feast

A Bethany (John 12:1-3)
B Jesus enters Bethany (John 12:1,12)
C Philip (John 12:21)
D Isaiah (John 12:39-40)
E Son of Man (John 12:34)
Full View
A-3, B-5, C-1, D-2, E-4
Medium Discuss

Match the following terms: Left: A. Greeks (12:20-21) | B. Isaiah (12:40) | C. Dies (12:24) | D. Father (12:49) | E. Lazarus (12:17-18) Right: 1. Neither see with eyes, nor understand with hearts | 2. Many seeds | 3. Wanted to see Jesus | 4. People believed | 5. Commands what to say

A Greeks (John 12:20-21)
B Isaiah (12:40)
C Dies (12:24)
D Father (12:49)
E Lazarus (12:17-18)
Full View
A-3, B-1, C-2, D-5, E-4

Multi Answer (9)

What did Jesus say about one’s life after He entered Jerusalem? (John 12:25)

A The man who loves his life will lose it
B The man who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life
C The man who hates his life in this world is not pleasing to Him

What happened after Jesus said, “For this very reason I came to this hour. Father, glorify your name!” (John 12:28–29)

A the crowd said an angel had spoken to Jesus
B a voice from heaven said, “I have glorified it, and will glorify it again.”
C the crowd heard a voice and said it thundered

Even after Jesus did miracles, they did not believe. This fulfilled the words of Isaiah who said ____________. (John 12:37–40)

A their eyes are open to see the arm of the Lord revealed
B they can neither see with their eyes nor understand with our hearts
C who has believed our message?

What did Jesus say after “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified?” (John 12:23-25)

A A kernel of wheat dies and produces many seeds
B The man who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life
C No one can follow the Son of Man and drink the cup that He drinks

After the voice from heaven was heard saying, “I have glorified it and will glorify it again,” what did Jesus say? (John 12:31-32)

A Now is the time for judgment on this world
B Now the prince of this world will be driven out
C That He would stay on earth to draw all men to Himself

Jesus said that whoever serves Him _____________. (John 12:26)

A must follow Him
B the Father will honor him
C will be where He is
Medium Discuss

What did Jesus say after He said His soul was troubled ? (John 12:27-28)

A "Father, glorify your Name!"
B "It was for this very reason I came to this hour."
C "I will rebuild this Temple in 3 days."
Medium Discuss

Jesus said this to show the kind of death He was going to die. (John 12:31-33)

A Now is the time for the judgment on this world
B The prince of this world will be driven out
C When I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to myself
Medium Discuss

What does Jesus say about the person who hears His words but does not keep them? (John 12:47-48)

A Jesus will judge him
B Jesus will not judge him
C There is a judge for the one who does not accept His words

Multiple Choice (33)

What did Mary do at the table while Jesus was having a meal with Lazarus and Martha? (John 12:3)

A Served the food at the table so Martha could sit
B Washed the disciples’ feet
C Poured a pint of nard on Jesus’ feet and wiped them with her hair

Why was Judas upset that Mary poured perfume on Jesus’ feet? (John 12:6)

A he wanted it to be sold and then he could help himself to the money
B he cared about poor people and said the money should go to the poor
C because feet should be washed with water first before pouring perfume on them

Why did the chief priests want to kill Lazarus? (John 12:10–11)

A he was Jesus’ friend
B many were putting their faith in Jesus because of him being raised from the dead
C Lazarus had many disciples

What did the prophecy say about Jesus as He entered Jerusalem? (John 12:15)

A Do not be afraid, daughter of Zion, see, your king is coming, seated on a horse.
B Do not be afraid, daughter of Zion, see, your king is coming, seated on a chariot.
C Do not be afraid, daughter of Zion; see, your king is coming, seated on a donkey’s colt.

What did the Greeks who came to the Feast ask of Philip? (John 12:20–21)

A to see Jesus
B to heal their friend who was sick
C to see a miracle

Jesus said that the hour had come for the Son of Man to be glorified. What illustration did He give after this? (John 12:24)

A if a kernel of wheat dies, it produces many seeds
B a kernel of wheat will grow into a large tree
C a kernel of wheat should not be planted, but kept for the following year

Jesus said, “Put your trust in the light while you have it, so that ________.” (John 12:36)

A it does not fade and you cannot find it
B you may become sons of light
C you may have glory

Why were the leaders who believed in Jesus afraid to confess their faith in Him? (John 12:42–43)

A they would be put out of the synagogue and they loved praise from men more
B they didn’t want Jesus to suffer because of them
C they were afraid the disciples would not accept them

What will condemn someone on the last day? (John 12:48)

A the very word that Jesus spoke
B the angels
C the disciples

After the voice had spoken from heaven saying, “I have glorified it, and will glorify it again,” what did Jesus say it was time for? (John 12:28–31)

A judgment on the world for killing His prophets
B judgment on Jerusalem for killing His followers
C judgment on the world and for the prince of this world to be driven out

How much perfume did Mary pour on Jesus feet and how much was it worth? (John 12:3,5)

A A gallon, 2 years’ wages
B A pint, 2 years’ wages
C A pint, 1 year’s wages

On account of whom did many of the Jews go over to Jesus and put their faith in him? (John 12:10-11)

A The blind beggar
B Lazarus
C John

After Jesus entered Jerusalem, who continued to spread the word about Jesus? (John 12:17)

A The crowd who saw Lazarus raised from dead
B The crowd who took palm branches and shouted Hosanna
C The Jews who had separated from the Pharisees

Jesus said He does everything the Father tells Him; what does He say the Father’s command leads to? (John 12:50)

A Loving each other
B Faith in the Son
C Eternal life

Who was referred to as having loved praise from men more than praise from God? (John 12:42-43)

A The leaders of the synagogue who believed in Jesus
B The crowd who was present at the resurrection of Lazarus
C The high priests

Put your trust in the light while you have it, so that ________. (John 12:36)

A You will not be overtaken by the darkness
B You can see the path clearly
C You may become children of light

On the last day, what or who would condemn the one who rejects Jesus and does not accept His words? (John 12:48)

A The Son
B The very word which Jesus spoke
C the Father who sent the Son

Jesus’ heart was troubled and He _________.(John 12:27)

A wanted the Father to save Him from this hour.
B said it was not time to glorify the Father’s name.
C said it was for this very reason He came to this hour.

The man who hates his life in this world will ______. (John 12:25)

A lose it
B keep it for eternal life
C be persecuted

What fulfilled the words of the prophet Isaiah that said, “Lord, who has believed our message?” (John 12:37-38)

A People still did not believe in Jesus despite so many signs done in their presence.
B The priests turned the crowd away from believing in Jesus.
C The disciples still did not believe Jesus was who He said He was.

Who said to Philip, “Sir, we would like to see Jesus.”? (John 12:20-21)

A Some Greeks
B A crowd of Jews
C A group of priests

About which category of people did Jesus say, “you will always them among you”? (John 12:8)

A the orphans
B the widows
C the poor

Jesus said, “And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” He said this to _____. (John 12:32)

A bring glory to the Father
B explain that the hour for the Son of Man to be glorified had come
C show the kind of death he was going to die
Medium Discuss

What town was Jesus in when Mary poured the perfume on Jesus’ feet? (John 12:1,3)

A Bethsaida
B Bethlehem
C Bethany
Medium Discuss

Who prophesied: “they can neither see with their eyes, nor understand with their hearts?” (John 12:40-41)

A Isaiah
B Jeremiah
C Joel
Medium Discuss

According to Judas, how much was the perfume Mary used for Jesus’ feet worth? (John 12:5)

A Two years’ wages
B One year’s wages
C 400 denarii
Medium Discuss

Who was the man whom the priests wanted to kill because many were going over to Jesus on account of him? (John 12:10-11)

A The healed leper
B John
C Lazarus
Medium Discuss

Who will honor those who serve Jesus? (John 12:26)

A The Father
B All of Heaven
C Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
D None
E None
Medium Discuss

What must happen to the kernel of wheat in order to produce many seeds? (John 12:24)

A It must remain near the root
B It must die
C It must be planted
D None
E None
Medium Discuss

What Jewish celebration were people gathered for when Jesus made the triumphal entry into Jerusalem?(John 12:1,12)

A Feast of Tabernacles
B Pentecost
C Passover
Medium Discuss

What did Jesus say before he told them that the kernel of wheat must die to produce many seeds? (John 12:23-24)

A The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.
B Many are called but few are chosen.
C Those who leave everything for Him will have a great reward.
Medium Discuss

Why was the crowd confused when Jesus said, “The Son of Man must be lifted up?” (John 12:34)

A They didn’t know where He would be lifted up to
B They heard from the Law that Messiah will remain forever
C The prophets had not referred to Jesus as “Son of Man”
D None
E None
Medium Discuss

Why were the leaders who believed in Jesus afraid to confess their faith? (John 12:42)

A They were afraid of being stoned
B They were afraid of the crowd
C They would be put out of the synagogue by the Pharisees

True False (35)

Before the Passover, Jesus went to Bethany and visited Lazarus, Mary, and Martha. (John 12:1–3)

Jesus said the perfume Mary poured on His feet was intended for His entry into Jerusalem. (John 12:7)

The great crowd that gathered for the Feast in Jerusalem went to meet Jesus and shouted, “Glory to God in the highest!” (John 12:12–13)

The disciples would only understand the prophecy about Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem when He would be glorified. (John 12:16)

The Pharisees were angry when the crowd went to Jesus because they had heard of Lazarus being raised from the dead. (John 12:17–19)

After Jesus entered Jerusalem during the Feast, He said the hour had come for the Son of Man to be glorified. (John 12:23)

Jesus was not troubled by the hour that had come after He entered Jerusalem. (John 12:27)

Jesus said that when He is lifted up from the earth, He will draw all men to Himself to show the kind of death He was going to die. (John 12:32–33)

When a man believes in Jesus, he also believes in the one who sent Him. (John 12:44)

Jesus came to judge the world before saving it. (John 12:47)

Jesus arrived at Bethany six days before the Passover. (John 12:1)

Judas was called a thief because he stole from the bags of the poor. (John 12:6)

The disciples immediately understood Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem and that these things had been written about him and that they had done these things to him. (John 12:16)

After Jesus entered Jerusalem, the Greeks went to Simon and asked him to see Jesus. (John 12:20-21)

After the voice from heaven said, “I will glorify it again,” the crowd thought it was thunder or an angel speaking to Him. (John 12:29-30)

The crowd spoke up and said they had heard from the Law that the Messiah will remain forever. (John 12:34)

The crowd took olive branches and went out to meet Him, shouting, “Hosanna!” ( John 12:13)

After Jesus spoke to them about His death, He Hid Himself from the crowd. (John 12:36)

Jesus said, “As for the person who hears my words but does not keep them, I judge him.” (John 12:47)

Jesus said, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.” (John 12:23)

Jesus said, “Now my soul is troubled, and I will say, ‘Father save me from this hour’.” (John 12:28)

Many people, because they had heard that Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, went out to meet him. (John 12:17-18)

Jesus said, “You are going to have the light for a long while.” (John 12:35)

Jesus said, “Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of corn falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed.” (John 12:24)

Many even among the leaders believed in him. But because of the Pharisees they would not openly acknowledge their faith for fear they would be arrested. (John 12:42)

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But I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to myself. (John 12:32)

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Jesus told Peter, “It was intended that she should save this perfume for the day of my burial.” (John 12:4-7)

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Isaiah saw Jesus’ glory and spoke about him. (John 12:41)

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As for the person who hears my words but does not keep them, I will judge him. (John 12:47)

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The command of the Father leads to eternal life. (John 12:49-50)

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Judas, as keeper of the money bag, gave much to the poor. (John 12:6)

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When Jesus entered on a young donkey into Jerusalem, the crowd proclaimed He was King of Israel. (John 12:13)

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When Jesus entered Jerusalem on a young donkey, the disciples immediately realized that these things had been written about Him and that they had done these things to him. (John 12:16)

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When the voice from heaven said, “I have glorified it and I will glorify it again,” it was referring to the Father’s Name. (John 12:28)

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The very words Jesus spoke will condemn those who reject Him and do not accept His words at the last day. (John 12:48)

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