IT IS FOR GOD’S GLORY
John 11:1-16
Key Verse 11:4 “When he heard this, Jesus said, ‘This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for God’s glory so that God’s Son may be glorified through it.’”
1. What was the relationship between Jesus and the family of Lazarus? (1-5; See also Luke 10:38-41) What message did the sisters send to Jesus and what were they expecting?
2. Why didn’t Jesus go to Bethany immediately? (6,17) What is different about Jesus’ way of looking at the crisis from that of most people? (4; John 9:3)
3. How did Jesus encourage his disciples? (8-10) What does Jesus mean by verses 9-10? (cf. John 8:12, 9:4-5)
4. What did Jesus teach his disciples about death? (11-15; cf. 1 Corinthians 15:20) What was the attitude underlying Thomas’ decision? (16)
5. How does Jesus teach us to view tragedies and hardships we encounter in life? Have you ever had expectations or prayers that seemed unanswered but led to God’s glory being revealed?