JESUS, THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE
John 11:17-44
Key Verse 11:25,26 “Jesus said to her, ‘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. Do you believe this?’”
1. What was the situation when Jesus arrived in Bethany? (17) How did Martha’s greeting show both confidence in Jesus and also disappointment? (20-22)
2. What promise did Jesus make, and how did Martha understand it? (23-24) What does it mean that Jesus is “the resurrection and the life”? (25-26) What promise does he give to those who believe in him?
3. What confession of faith did Martha make? (27) How did Mary respond to the news of Jesus’ arrival? (28-32)
4. Why was Jesus deeply moved in spirit and troubled to the point of weeping? (33-38; Other translations say, “He was angry.”) When Jesus ordered them to take away the stone, how did Martha react? (39)
5. How did Jesus challenge Martha to believe? (40) What does Jesus’ prayer reveal about the purpose of raising Lazarus (41-42)? How is this miraculous sign a preview of Jesus’ own resurrection?
6. What impact does believing that Jesus is the resurrection and the life have in your life?