Week of
Purpose of study: Study the meaning
of the resurrection of Lazarus
Intro Q.:
Read Bible verses: John 11:1-44
1. Why do you think Jesus decides to wait until after
Lazarus dies before going to visit him?
2. What do you think Jesus means when he tells Martha
that he is "the resurrection and the life" (v. 25)?
3. Why do you think Jesus is "deeply
troubled" and weeps when he sees Mary and the Jews weeping? Note: the
Greek word for "deeply troubled" usually connotes anger.
4. Observe that in v. 40 Jesus tells Martha, "Did
I not tell you that if you believed you would see the glory of God?" Now
remember that in verse 4 Jesus said, "this
illness does not lead to death. It is for the glory of God, so that the Son of
God may be glorified in it." How does this story glorify God? Why
might it be so important that we view this as being for the glory of God?
5. What does it mean to you personally that Jesus is
the resurrection and the life?