Jesus Paid for Death

What concerned Thomas?

The Jewish leaders were seeking an opportunity to kill Jesus and going to Judea would give them an opportunity.

He imagined that they would all die for following Jesus.

Not certain what the motivation was behind the statement: (1) trust, or (2) resignation.

What drove Jesus?

He loved Mary (who loved him and anointed him), Martha, and Lazarus

Bringing Life and Light to a world walking in hatred (religious leaders) and despair (death)

Jesus pays for death because of His great love for you and me

Do you believe Jesus is the resurrection and the life?

How are you doing with Covid-19: the isolation, the frustration, the loss?

Where is the Light, the Resurrection, and the Life in the midst of global pandemic?

What does belief look like during this crisis?

Does it ignore the loss? No. Jesus wept as He experiences what a fallen world does to those He loves.

Does it resign itself? No. It trusts that the Resurrection and the Life can use this time to provide eternal life to people.

Does it hold back? No. It follows the Light of the world into perilous places where only He can bring hope.

How does the world react to The Life?

Seeks to kill the Resurrection and the Life

Cynical: He healed the blind but can’t prevent death? (v36)

They seek to kill The Life, those He loves, and those who bear evidence of His effectiveness (see 12:9-11)