3. John and Johannine

Farewell Discourse — Quiz

Test your understanding of farewell discourse with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

Jesus often prefaces statements in the Farewell Discourse with ’Truly, truly, I say to you.’ What is the primary rhetorical effect of this device?

Question 2

John 13:1 begins ’Now before the Feast of the Passover…’. What theological significance does this temporal setting convey?

Question 3

In John 16:33, Jesus states, ’In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.’ What theological significance does this juxtaposition hold for the Johannine community?

Question 4

In John 17:13, Jesus prays, ’I speak these things… so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete.’ What does this reveal about discipleship joy in Johannine theology?

Question 5

The Farewell Discourse shifts from personal instruction in chapters 13–16 to public prayer in chapter 17. What does this structural movement suggest about Jesus’ concern for his followers?