I Am Series - I Am The Resurrection And The Life
- Grant Watts
- Apr 20
- 1 min read
I Am The Resurrection and The Life
(John 11)
John 11:1-44
Understanding the Context and Characters:
The Setting:
What do we know about Lazarus, Martha, and Mary? What was their relationship with Jesus?
Why do the disciples express concern about Jesus returning to Judea? (See John 11:8)
The Dialogue:
How do Martha and Mary each respond to Jesus's arrival? What differences do you notice in their interactions with him?
What theological truths does Jesus reveal in his conversation with Martha (especially in John 11:25-26)?
Why does Jesus weep (John 11:35)? What does this reveal about his emotions?
Analysing the Miracle:
How does this miracle demonstrate Jesus's power over death?
What does Jesus mean when he says "I am the resurrection and the life"?
What instructions does Jesus give before raising Lazarus? Why are these instructions significant?
What impact did this miracle have on the people who witnessed it?
Personal Application:
Faith and Doubt:
How does this story address the tension between faith and doubt in the face of suffering?
How can we maintain faith in God's power even when circumstances seem hopeless?
God's Timing:
What does this passage teach us about God's timing? How can we trust him when his timing doesn't align with our expectations?
Compassion and Grief:
How does Jesus's response to Mary and Martha's grief provide an example for us?
How does this story provide hope when experiencing grief?
Jesus' power:
How does this story reinforce the reality of Jesus's power over death, and what does that mean for your personal beliefs?
