SUMMARY of John 11:17-27
Jesus arrived in Bethany four days after Lazarus died. Martha met Jesus when she heard he was coming. Jesus pronounced another “I am” statement: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die.”
BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 15, Day 3: John 11:17-27
7a) Martha goes from saying if Jesus would have been there, Lazarus would have survived to believing that he would live again through Jesus. She goes from the finality of death to the eternity of life.
b) Given me a great family, life, and home. It’s all because of him.
8a) Whoever believes in him will have eternal life.
b) I know I will live forever in God’s kingdom, which gets me through the dark days in life.
Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 15, Day 3: John 11:17-27
I love how Jesus is always concerned for others.
End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 15, Day 3: John 11:17-27
Jewish tradition said that the Jewish soul stayed near the grave for three days, which is why Jesus waited until the fourth day to raise Lazarus so that there would be no doubt it was a miracle from God.
Mary stayed behind out of grief.
Martha believed Jesus could only heal Lazarus, not raise him. Yet, she still trusted Jesus.
When you know Jesus, you have resurrection and life. Jesus tells Mary to trust she is the source of eternal life.
Bethany was only about 2 miles east of Jerusalem. Jesus was across the Jordan River, a bit away.
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