Summary of John 11:28-44
Mary met Jesus outside Bethany and told him that if he had been there, he would not have died. The mourners followed her, also weeping alongside her. Jesus wept.
He went to the tomb and told the people to pull away the stone. He then called Lazarus out, and he came out, alive and well.
BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 15, Day 4: John 11:28-44
9a) Because he was sad that everyone around him was sad about Lazarus’ death.
b) It shows he is human and that he cares how we feel and how we are doing. It humanizes him essentially. It means that I can trust Jesus in all things, including my sorrows. That he hears me, sympathizes with me, and wants me to heal quickly. Jesus sees our tears. He is not indifferent to them.
c) Same as above. That he cares how I am doing and feeling and wants me to be/feel better. It shows he is sad, too.
10) Jesus and the Father are one, and he wants to make sure he is doing God’s will. It’s always important to pray before every decision for God’s will to be done.
11a) “Lazarus, come out!” “Take off the grave clothes and let him go.”
b) Very similar. Lazarus was granted time on this side of heaven; whereas, we’ll be granted time eternity on the other side of heaven. We are dead in sin, but alive in grace, mercy, and eternal life.
Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 15, Day 4: John 11:28-44
This is perhaps Jesus’ greatest miracle and one of the best proofs he is who he says he is. Love also how Jesus weeps here like all of us do.
End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 15, Day 4: John 11:28-44
This is the 7th sign/miracle that John records of Jesus’ power and authority.
Jesus is “The Teacher.” He teaches us every day in the way and the word.
Mary was probably called, so she could have some time alone with Jesus, too.
Both believed in Jesus enough to know he would have healed Lazarus, so he wouldn’t have died. But, they had no idea what was about to happen!
The weeping of the Jews would have been hysterical weeping, loud to where all could hear.
Jesus, on the other hand, was quietly weeping, as the verb in Greek indicates so.
Jesus was angry that sin caused (and still causes) such heartache in us (the penalty for our sins is death).
Jesus weeps out of his love for us. There is no shame or sin in tears.
“What if” talk leads to regret and should be avoided.
You see God’s glory when you believe. Otherwise, you just see the act.
The stench proved Lazarus’ death, which is why Jesus waited for four days.
Jesus prays and thanks God for the miracle he is about to perform to grow people’s faith and convert believers.
Others helped by removing the grave clothes. Jesus often asks others to participate in his miracles to give them a role and to grow their faith, too.
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