The Resurrection and the Life

Thursday, April 2, 2015
John 11:20-27 KJV 

20 Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat [still] in the house. 21 Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. 22 But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give [it] thee. 23 Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again. 24 Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day. 25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: 26 And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? 27 She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world.

OBSERVATION QUESTIONS
1) Our Lord Jesus had purposefully delayed going to heal Mary and Martha's brother (Lazarus). Lazarus had died four days earlier. What did Martha do when she heard that Jesus was returning to Bethany? What did her sister Mary do? (v.20)
2) What did Martha say to Jesus upon arrival? (v.21-22)
3) How did Jesus respond to Martha? (v.23)
4) What did Martha say next? (v.24)
5) What did Jesus reveal to Martha and ask her? (v.25-26)
6) What was Martha's response? (v.27

APPLICATION QUESTIONS
7) What situation in your life is "dead"?
8) What will you do to demonstrate your trust in the Lord despite whatever feelings of helplessness or hopelessness you may feel?

LIFE LESSONS
9) Our Lord Jesus is able to bring "life" back into the "dead" situations in your life. Trust Him.