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Spend some time now praying for one another, especially if this is an area that you struggle with. In what way does the power of Jesus give you strength as you face up to your own mortality? Hebrews 2:14-15 is encouraging.Īnxiety and fear of death can be very real and frightening. Can you answer like Martha did when Jesus posed the question to her “Do you believe this?” 11 Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the town of aMary and her sister Martha.

There is anxiety about death in all those who are like sheep without a shepherd.

How does this help you understand the nature of our God? Identify all the emotions Jesus displays in this chapter.

John emphasises that we have a God who cares deeply about us.

How is the resurrection of Lazarus different to the other two accounts of Jesus resurrecting people? Why is this one so significant? And he that was dead came forth (John 11:44), as Lazarus, bound in his funeral garments, stepped out from his grave, alive again.

Discuss with your study buddy how you can both grow in your faith and ways you can encourage one another in this.

How do Martha’s responses to Jesus in verses 22, 24 and 27 show she has grown since her encounter with Jesus in Luke 10:38-42? In what ways is she the same?.

How does this passage give you comfort for those times?ĭespite Martha’s confusion, her faith is admirable.

Sometimes what we hope for in prayer does not happen.When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death. What does the narrative tell us about why Jesus does not come straight away and why he allowed Lazarus to die? Specifically look at v4, v5-6, v42 and 45. Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick. Mary and Martha both questioned Jesus’ decision to stay away (v21 and 32).Why were the disciples afraid of going back to Judea when Jesus finally decides to respond to Mary and Martha’s messenger? Read John 10:31-33 and 39 and also Thomas’ response in v16.Jesus was always seeking to strengthen the faith of his disciples, whose words and actions often demonstrated their weakness or confusion. The life and light being offered by Jesus amid death and darkness is becoming clear. A gloomy way to start a study, but there is a bright beacon of hope in this chapter! 42 And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me. 11:18 (Now Bethany was less than two miles from. Since that time, “Death is man’s last enemy” as Wiersbe said, and it will come to us all. 41 Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. 11:17 When Jesus arrived, he found that Lazarus had been in the tomb four days already. INDEXES: For a complete list of all the indexes on this blog, click here.Death entered the world when Adam and Eve were expelled from the garden for their rebellion and disobedience at the very beginning of mankind’s existence. Looking for something? Here are some indexes that might be helpful: If you haven't previously submitted something but would like to, you can find my email address by clicking on my name in the "About Me" section below. Submissions: I am so grateful to those of you who send me your own material to post! We all benefit from your creativity and generosity. (There is no need to credit the re:Worship blog itself.)

But, Lord, said Martha, the sister of the dead man, by this time there is a bad odor, for he has been there four days. It was a cave with a stone laid across the entrance. They are clearly identified in each blog post. Jesus, once more deeply moved, came to the tomb.

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