Reaction in the Face of Death (John 11:1-37)

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Reaction in the Face of Death (John 11:1-37) - Study Notes

Introduction: Personal Experiences and Challenges.

Biblical Passage: John 11:1-37

Context:

• Hostility towards Jesus had been growing, leading Him to withdraw beyond Jordan.
• John 10:40-41: Jesus retreats to where John baptized Him due to increasing antagonism.

Key Lessons and Themes

• God’s Timing and Purpose:
  • Jesus’ delay is intentional, to fulfil God’s purpose and glorify Him.
  • God’s apparent delays are part of His perfect timing and greater plan, even when it’s hard to understand.
• Faith in the Face of Death:
  • The importance of maintaining faith despite circumstances and delays.
  • Jesus’ actions are motivated by love and a desire to grow His followers’ faith.
• Handling Negativity:
  • The impact of surrounding oneself with negative influences.
  • Encouragement to stay focused on faith and trust in God’s plan, avoiding being dragged down by pessimism.

Conversation with Martha (John 11:17-27)

Key Points:

• Verses 17-20:
  • Lazarus has been dead for four days.
  • Many Jews have come to comfort Mary and Martha.
  • Martha goes to meet Jesus, expressing her faith despite her grief.
• Verses 21-27:
  • Martha’s statement of regret but also of faith in Jesus’ power.
  • Jesus’ declaration: “I am the resurrection and the life.”
  • Martha’s affirmation of belief in Jesus as the Messiah, the Son of God.

Themes:

• Jesus as the Resurrection and Life:
  • Present reality, not just a future hope.
  • Eternal life through belief in Jesus.
• Affirmation of Faith:
  • Martha’s declaration reflects the purpose of John’s Gospel: to believe in Jesus as the Messiah and have life in His name.

Conversation with Mary (John 11:28-37)

Key Points:

• Verses 28-32:
  • Mary goes to Jesus, expressing similar sentiments to Martha.
  • Deep emotional response from Mary and the Jews mourning with her.
• Verses 33-37:
  • Jesus is deeply moved and troubled by their sorrow.
  • Jesus weeps, showing His compassion and humanity.
  • Mixed reactions from the onlookers, questioning Jesus’ power and timing.

Themes:

• Jesus’ Empathy and Compassion:
  • Jesus shares in human sorrow, deeply moved by grief.
  • The shortest verse, “Jesus wept,” highlights His genuine emotional response.
• Mixed Reactions to Jesus’ Actions:
  • Demonstrates the varying levels of understanding and belief among the people.
  • Sets the stage for the upcoming miraculous demonstration of Jesus’ power over death.

Application and Reflection

• Facing Death and Grief:
  • Encouragement to trust in God’

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Chapter

1. Reaction in the Face of Death (John 11:1-37) (00:00:00)

2. [Ad] Apostolic Mentoring (00:12:01)

3. (Cont.) Reaction in the Face of Death (John 11:1-37) (00:12:39)