Lesson 45: John 11:25
Lesson 45: John 11:25
John 11:25
The Blueprint — The Verse
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies;
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The Context — The History
Jesus spoke at Bethany near Jerusalem, where Lazarus had been dead four days — beyond hope by Jewish custom. Many Jews believed in a future resurrection, but Jesus claimed to be resurrection and life present in person.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
Martha met Jesus on the road and confessed faith in the resurrection on the last day. Jesus declares Himself the source of life now and asks Martha the decisive question: Do you believe this?
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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John 11:24
Martha said to him, “I know that he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day.”
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John 11:26
Whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?”
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Discussion
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What does it mean that Jesus is the resurrection and the life today?
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How would you answer Jesus' question to Martha?
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How does belief in Jesus change the way you view death?
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