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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 15, Day 5: John 11:45-57

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Summary of John 11:45-57

Many believed in Jesus after Lazarus’ resurrection, but many did not and told the Sanhedrin what had happened. They believed that the Romans would oppress them and take away their power/control of Israel if Jesus and his powers were to be believed. They said it was better for one man to die for the country than all of them, so they began to plot his death.

Jesus withdrew to Ephraim with his disciples to hide. Jesus did not go to immediately to Passover because orders had been given to arrest him on sight.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 15, Day 5: John 11:45-57

12) Many believed in Jesus after Lazarus’ resurrection, but many did not and told the Sanhedrin what had happened.

13a)  “If we let him go on like this, everyone will believe in him, and then the Romans will come and take away both our temple and our nation.” They were afraid the whole nation would perish.

b) Their primary focus and motivation was to keep power for themselves. They believed the Romans would take away their autonomy, and they did not want that. We must always be aware of the motivation of our own decisions, as many times we make decisions out of fear or self-preservation.

14) It is ironic because that is exactly why Jesus came to earth — to die for us so that we may all live! Caiaphas is speaking of the nation of Israel, but Jesus saved all of us forever. God loves us!

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 15, Day 5: John 11:45-57

I love how jealousy, fear, and the desire for power can be man’s main motivations, but in Jesus, it’s always love for us!

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 15, Day 5: John 11:45-57

We know what happened when the Sanhedrin was called because someone who was there would later become a Christian (maybe even Joseph of Arimathea). They believed he was the Messiah, and now they were afraid they would lose power.

Ironic that it is just because the Pharisees did not let Christ alone that we believe and worship Him.

In fact, the Romans would sack Jerusalem and destroy the temple, but it had nothing to do with Jesus.

It’s never moral to kill an innocent man, even to save a country.

Now, the higher officials wanted Jesus dead.

Ephraim is north of Jerusalem. Jesus’ time had not yet come, so he retreated again until Passover.

map of Ephraim

 

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 15, Day 4: John 11:28-44

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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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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 15, Day 3: John 11:17-27

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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

map of Bethany where Lazarus was raised

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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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 15, Day 2: John 11:1-16

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SUMMARY OF JOHN 11:1-16

Jesus’ friend Lazarus was sick. Yet, Lazarus would not die for God’s glory.

Jesus went back to Judea, and his disciples protested, saying that was where the Jews wanted to stone him. Jesus said no one who walked with him would stumble.

Jesus said he needed to go back to resurrect Lazarus.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 15, Day 2: John 11:1-16

3a) Lazarus was from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. (This Mary, whose brother Lazarus now lay sick, was the same one who poured perfume on the Lord and wiped his feet with her hair.) 3 So the sisters sent word to Jesus, “Lord, the one you love is sick.” Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.

b) Jesus knew he would resurrect Lazarus as a miracle to glorify God.

c) The way you handle a crisis and your faith through it can honor God and bring him glory. He can also heal you miraculously.

4a) Their message shows they understood Jesus loved Lazarus and shows their faith that Jesus would know who they were talking about because Jesus knows all things. They also did not need to ask Jesus to heal Lazarus. They knew him well enough that if it was God’s will to heal Lazarus, he would.

b) So that there would be no doubt that his resurrection would be only by the power of God. Jesus also knew the resurrection would be the final straw that would force his enemies’ hands against him.

c) Schools for kids. That my wish was not God’s wish or what he wanted for my children. I learned that all things work for God’s purpose and my and my family’s good.

5) Jesus still had work to do. They would be safe until it was time for Jesus’ death. When you walk with Jesus, there is no fear. It’s only when you don’t that you stumble. When I have faith that Jesus is with me, I won’t stumble, and I will choose His way.

6) No matter what they faced back in Judea, they would be faithfully by Jesus’ side. They were ready to die with Jesus.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 15, Day 2: John 11:1-16

Great stuff here. I love this story of Lazarus and how Jesus uses events to glorify God. This shows that our lives can glorify Him, too.

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 15, Day 2: John 11:1-16

Raising Lazarus from the dead is the 7th sign of Jesus.

Another miracle calling us to believe in Jesus.

We see in John’s Gospel three occasions where Jesus is asked to do something:

Jesus could have raised Lazarus without being present, but he goes to him.

Saying someone is asleep was common to say they were dead (Matthew 9:24) (Acts 7:60).

Jesus was glad because he knew he would raise him.

Thomas was called The Twin because he resembled Jesus. He had faith and would go with Jesus even if he died.

Jesus trusted God’s timing in everything. God’s purpose guided Jesus.

The disciples only wanted to be with Jesus.

Fun Fact: All Jews had a Hebrew and a Greek name due to the fact the Romans ruled Judea.

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