3. John and Johannine

Signs And Symbolism — Quiz

Test your understanding of signs and symbolism with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

In the Gospel of John, what does the symbol of ‘the good shepherd’ primarily represent about Jesus’ relationship with his followers?

Question 2

In John 12:32, Jesus says, ‘And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.’ What does the symbolic language of ‘being lifted up’ refer to?

Question 3

In the Gospel of John, what is the symbolic significance of the sign of the healing of the paralytic at the pool of Bethesda (John 5)?

Question 4

In John 8:23, Jesus says, ‘You are from below; I am from above. You are of this world; I am not of this world.’ What does the ‘above’ and ‘below’ dualism symbolize in this context?

Question 5

In the Gospel of John, what does the symbol of ‘light’ represent in the context of John 9, where Jesus heals the man born blind?