2024 Easter Sunday

BELIEVE AND SEE: EXPERIENCING THE GLORY OF GOD

John 11:25-44

Key Verse: 11:40

Open it:

1. Have you ever felt like you were in a place of darkness or despair, where it seemed like there was no way out?

Explore it:

2. Read verses 25-26. What did Jesus say he is? (Think about the “I AM” statements in John’s Gospel- 6:35,/8:12/10:7/11:25/14:6/15:1,5) What did Jesus say would happen to those who believed in him? (26)

3. Read verses 27-35. What belief did Martha express to Jesus? (27) How did Mary respond when she saw Jesus? (30-32) How did Jesus respond to the weeping of Mary and the others? (33-35)

4. Read verses 36-38. What question did some people have about what Jesus could have done? How did Jesus feel when he went to Lazarus’ tomb? (38) In what type of tomb was Lazarus buried? (39)

5. Read 39-40. How did Marth respond to Jesus’ request to take away the stone? How did Jesus show Martha the importance of her faith? (40) When have you had faith in God’s ability to work out an impossible situation?

6. Read verses 41-44. What did Jesus say to the Father? Why? (41-42) How did Jesus raise Lazarus from the dead? (43-44) What did Lazarus do when Jesus called to him? What did Jesus tell the people to do?

Apply it:

7. As we reflect on the resurrection of Lazarus and the hope it brings, how can we carry this message of renewal and transformation into our lives and the lives of those around us?