Sermon Notes
1. Jesus teaches us in John 11 that death is not permanent.
2. Jesus comes to be present with us in our grief because He cares for us!
3. Jesus teaches in John 11 that in Him the dead live and the living do not die!
4. John 11 shows us that Jesus understands our pain.
5. In John 11 Jesus never apologizes.
Follow-up Questions from Sunday:
Quick Review:
Looking back at your notes from this week’s teaching, was there anything you heard for the first time or that caught your attention, challenged, or confused you?
Introduction question for groups:
What was one of your favorite memories over Easter
Digging Deeper:
1. As you read John 11:1-7, Jesus is down by Jericho and He receives a message that Lazarus is sick. What do you think Jesus means in vs 4 and why do you think He stayed so long before going to Bethany?
2. In John 11:7-16, Jesus tells the twelve that they need to go back to Bethany and then He teaches them about the will of God in vs 9. What do you think His point is?
3. Why do you think Jesus refers to death as sleep in verses 11-15?
4. What does vs 16 reveal to you about the personality of Thomas?
5. As you read John 11:21-27, what do you learn about Martha from these verses?
6. The shortest verse in the Bible is “Jesus wept”. What does this verse reveal to you about the heart and nature of God?
7. When was the last time you experienced the nearness and empathy of God’s heart in your life?
8. Read John 11:25-26. How important are these words of Jesus in your life today and how do these words affect the way you live?
9. In John 11, Jesus never apologizes for being “late” or for letting Lazarus die. Why do you think that is?
10. We read in Isaiah 55:8-9 that God’s ways are higher than ours. How do you think this applies to John 11?
11. What does Jesus teach you about himself and the topic of death in John 11?
Taking it Home:
Memorize Proverbs 3:5-6 and Isaiah 55:8-9. Pray these verses over your hardest times of God not answering your prayer with a “Yes”.