POWER IN THE WORD W/ PASTOR DALE L. FOSTER (Bible Study Answer Sheet) 3/18/2026

F.S.M. BIBLE STUDY GUIDE

Character study of John (Son of Zebedee)

◊ The life of John the apostle shows us:
That experiencing Christ’s love personally leads to a life of
loyal devotion, perseverance through suffering, and humble
service.

◊ John the disciple whom Jesus loved
(Key reasons for this designation include)
● self-reference, highlighting his identity as a recipient of
Christ’s profound love
● Intimacy & Proximity
*John was part of Jesus’s inner circle,
* witnessing key events like the Transfiguration and
the raising of Jairus’s daughter.
* He famously leaned on Jesus' breast at the Last
Supper, indicating a very close, personal friendship
● Devotion & Loyalty
* He was the only disciple recorded as being present at
the Crucifixion demonstrating profound loyalty
● Trust and Responsibility
* While on the cross, Jesus entrusted his mother,
Mary, to John’s care, signifying a deep level of trust.
● Humility and Identity:
* the way that John defined himself through his
relationship with Jesus rather than his own persona

◊ 6 Things You Should Know about St. John the Apostle
1. John first met Jesus when he was fishing with his brother
James on the Sea of Galilee. (Luke 5:1-11).
2. John is known as the disciple “whom Jesus loved.” (John
13:23)
3. John and his brother James were the only people to receive nicknames from Jesus. (Mark 3:17).
4. Throughout his Gospel account and epistles, John
emphasizes the significance of love. (John 15:9-12)
5. John’s Gospel includes numerous details that are
not seen in other Gospel accounts.
6. John was the only disciple to pass away peacefully rather
than in martyrdom.

◊ The Gospel of John
● a theological account of Jesus' life designed to prove he
is the divine Son of GOD and Messiah
* The Deity of Christ
* The Book of Signs (Ch. 2-12):
* The “I AM”  Statements (John 6:35, 10:11, 14:6)

◊ 1 ST John
● written to assure believers of their salvation, promote
fellowship with GOD, and counter false teachings
(specifically Gnosticism) that denied Jesus’s humanity

◊ 2 ND John
● a short New Testament letter from “the elder” (John) to
“the elect lady” (a local church),warning against false
teachers who deny Jesus’s humanity

◊ 3 RD John
● centers on Jesus’ teaching Nicodemus, (a Pharisee), that
spiritual rebirth (“born again”) is essential to see the
Kingdom of GOD. It highlights salvation through belief in
Jesus as GOD’S Son.

◊ Revelation
● written to encourage persecuted Christians, using vivid
apocalyptic symbolism to reveal Jesus Christ’s ultimate
triumph over evil, death, and Satan