Author of life

Bible study on Lord Jesus bringing Lazarus back to life

1. Welcome to the Bible Study Benalin . [email protected]

2. Have you ever had a time when you needed a friend and they did not come through? How did you feel?

3. Author of life

4. John 11:1- 44 .

5. Name the family close to Jesus? Who all were there in that family?

6. What can you Understand about Jesus' relationship with Mary, Martha & Lazarus from this passage? (v. 3, 5, 6, 21-22, 35)

7. How do you think they felt when Jesus waited two days to see Lazarus?

8. How long did Jesus linger after learning that Lazarus was ill? Does this make sense? Why did Jesus choose not to go immediately to see Lazarus? (John 11:4)

9. What are the disciples reactions to going back to Judea? (v. 8, 16)

10. The disciples fear going back in to Judea (Bethany was two miles from Jerusalem) because on three occasions the Jewish leaders there had sought to kill Jesus (5:18,8:59,10:31 – each time because Jesus claimed to be equal with God).

11. What did Jesus mean by “falling asleep?” v 11

12. Hopeless situation for A) Lazarus B) Disciples

13. What do Martha and Mary's reactions to Jesus in v. 21-27 and 32, 33 show about their knowledge of his power?

14. After Jesus tells Martha that her brother will rise, he makes a startling claim. (v. 25-26) What is the double meaning of this claim?

15. The Seven “I Am” Sayings of Jesus in John’s Gospel 1. “I am the bread of life” – John 6:35, 41 2 . “I am the light of the world” – John 8:12, 9:5 3 . “I am the door of the sheep” – John 10:7, 9 4 . “I am the good shepherd” – John 10:11, 14 5 . “I am the resurrection and the life” – John 11:25 6 . “I am the way, the truth and the life” – John 14:6 7 . “I am the true vine” – John 15:1, 5

16. Jesus cries when he sees Mary and her friends, but he didn't when he first got news of Lazarus – Why do you think that is?  If the group has trouble with this question, point them to v. 4, 15, 23, 33 & 42.

17. What does the fact that Jesus wept say about him?

18. Hebrews 4:15,16

19. Describe the situation as Jesus prays in v.41. i.e. what are the sights, sounds, smells? What is the mood of the people?

20. How do imagine the mood would change as Lazarus came out of the tomb? Read v. 25-26a.

21. TO Which Bible character can you identify yourself most. Why?

22. Key Lessons Faith of Martha vs Faith of Disciples Who is Lord Jesus to you? The Holy God One who can raise us in the last day One who intervenes in our need One who identifies with us How can we trust God when all hopes are over

23. Jesus claim and promise here are not just for Martha, but for all people at all times.

24. Comparing your spiritual life to the story of Lazarus, where are you right now – Still in the grave? Watching the stone being rolled away? Alive but still in the grave clothes? Alive and unwrapped?