May God’s Presence touch all those that will read this passage both out loud and to those who will dwell and meditate over this passage a while with me. May the LORD shine His face on all that will come to reflect on You this day. Amen.
Let’s read John 11 together as I am going to read over this passage in the New American Standard Bible Published by Holman in 2020. Any other references to other translations I will specify as I may quote them.
Describe the people that mentioned in this passage and it’s location? Why were each of them mentioned in the Gospel account of John? Why were each of them a noteworthy person of importance in the overall message conveyed in this passage.
- Mary
- Martha
- Lazarus
- The disciples
- The crowds of people
- The Father
- Jesus
- Thomas
- The Pharisees
Who said the following statements and match them with the people that were mentioned in the passage along with scripture reference?
“Lord to whom You love is sick.”
“….not meant for death, but is for the glory of God”
“….the Jews are seeking to stone you, yet you are going there again?”
“Lazarus died, I am glad that I was not there…that you may believe…”
“Let’s go so that we may die with Him.”
“……my brother would not have died. I know whatever you ask of God , God will give You.”
“….will rise from the dead.”
What is the significance of the conversation of Martha and Jesus in this passage?
Fill in the blank for John 11:25-26
Jesus said to her, ” I am the _______________ and the life; the one who _________ in Me will live, even if he dies and ______________ who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you _________ this? She said to Him, Yes, Lord, I have come believe that you are the _______, the Son of God, and ___ who comes into the world.”
Where was Mary located in this passage of John and who were the people with her and why were they with her?
What was Mary’s reaction when she saw Jesus and what was it that she said to Him?
How does Jesus respond to both Mary and Martha individually about the death of their brother?
What was Jesus emotional response and how was he moved?
What was the crowd who were with Mary, purposing a question. Was this question spoken directly to Jesus or just thought about in their hearts?
How was Jesus moved within His spirit as He came to the tomb?
To whom does Jesus say to , “Remove the stone” and was the response, which he received and why? Then what does He say in response back to the person.
Write out the following scripture passage below, John 11:41-46
How was Lazarus described and why was His name mentioned?
What was the response of the people that witnessed this miracle and who did they tell?
In closing today’s stop in the journey of the Gospel of John, let’s stop and reflect over what we have read and answered about this passage. Then ask ourselves, ” Do we believe what was written and why, since we did not witness with our own eyes as they did? How does each of us respond to the miracle of Lazarus rising from the dead? Spend some time in prayer as you seek the LORD this day with all those that He has laid on your hearts. In Christ’s Name, AMEN!
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