Introduction
Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead.
Questions
1. What did Jesus do when he heard Lazarus was sick?
v 6 When therefore he heard that he was sick, he stayed two days in the place where he was.
2. When did Martha believe that Lazarus would rise again?
v 24 "... I know that he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day."
3. What had Martha come to believe about Jesus?
v 27 She said to him, “Yes, Lord. I have come to believe that you are the Christ, God’s Son, he who comes into the world.”
Summary Points
- v 1 to 16 After hearing of Lazarus’ death, Jesus waits two days before going to Bethany
- v 17 to 27 Martha expresses her belief in resurrection and that Jesus is the Christ
- v 28 to 39 Mary and the other mourners meet Jesus and go with him to the tomb
- v 40 to 44 Jesus brings Lazarus back to life
- v 45 to 57 Many of the Jews believe in Jesus. The Jewish leaders are aware that Jesus is undermining their authority, so they plot to kill him. So Jesus and his disciples leave the area