The Compassion and Power of Jesus

QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER JOHN: THAT YOU MAY BELIEVE John 11:28-44 “JESUS CONQUERS DEATH AND GRANTS LIFE?” Sept 1, 2019 As you listen to the Sermon today, try and answer some of these questions to contemplate the meaning of the text and think about how it applies to your life. 1) How does Jesus react to the Mary and Martha’s loss and to those mourning over Lazarus’ death (vs. 28‐36) ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ 2) Have you ever considered how Jesus weeps with you through agonizing situations like the loss of a loved one? How do you feel as you consider that? How should you respond or minister to others who are suffering loss in light of this? Talk this over with your family or a friend. ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ 3) How did Jesus show ultimate power in this situation (vs. 37‐44) ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ 4) Have you ever thought of Lazarus resurrection being a precursor or “trailer” of your own? How does this powerful display of Jesus power give you confidence as you consider the time of your own death? __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ 5) Jesus was moved with anger and acted to ultimately defeat sin and death for any and all who would believe in His name. How does knowing this effect your day to day life? __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________