Jesus Raises A Man From the Dead

John 11:1-27

Scripture.  Choose the passage.  Have a plan, don’t make it a random passage inthe Bible.

Observation.  What does the passage say?  What is difficult to understand?  Whatdoes it say to me?

Application.  How do I apply these verses?  Is there something to give God thanksfor?  Is there is a sin to avoid?

Prayer.  Simply end your time with God talking with Him.

 

SCRIPTURE .  John 11:1-27.  Look it up in your Bible, on a Bible app or on Biblegateway.com or Biblehub.com.

This is the true story of Jesus raising his friend Lazarus from the dead.  If time allows read the passage a couple of times, reacting to the emotions of the events.  If you have lived through the heartbreak of losing someone you love, you can feel the pain in the story.  And look beyond at the purpose of Jesus’ delay and the reactions of all involved, Mary, Martha, the disciples.  It will take a couple of days to work through this event in history.

 

OBSERVATION. Think about what the verse says.  What instruction does it give?   If you have a journal or notebook, write down some thoughts.

Who is sick?    Who was he related to?   And what was their history with Jesus?

 

What did Jesus do when he heard that Lazarus was sick?

 

When Jesus tells the disciples that Jesus had died, He says he was glad He was not there (v. 15).  Why did He say that?

 

Look at the conversation between Martha and Jesus.  What does Jesus claim about himself in verses 25-27?

 

How does Martha respond?

 

APPLICATION

S  Is there a sin for me to confess?

P. is there a promise for me to claim?

A.  Is there an attitude for me to change?

C.  Is there a command for me to obey?

E. Is there an example for me to follow?

 Following Jesus does not prevent pain from entering our lives.  But just as Jesus used the pain in the family of Lazarus for His glory, He uses pain in our lives for His glory.  And He takes the hurt, the heartache and devastation (even if we cause it ourselves) and flips it on its head for the good of those who love God and are called to His purpose.  (Romans 8:28)

 

That is what happens in these events.  And that is what can happen in your life if you run to God in your pain and heartache.

 

 PRAYER. Take a few moments to really talk to God.  Use CHAT to help you guide your prayer time.  But most of all, be real with God.  Talk to Him.

 

Confess

True confession is agreeing with God about your sin.  It includes repentance, doing a 180 from your sin.  Repentance is not just being sorry for being caught, but sorry for breaking the heart of God.  Examine your heart. Admit your faults.  Be teachable.

 

Honor

Honor God by praising Him for who He is.  You can do this by reading verse of praise or singing a song to God.

Ask

Ask God for your needs.  Praying for your own needs, both daily and crisis needs.  Also, pray for the needs of others.  Be specific!

Thank

Express gratitude for God has done!  Write it down so you can remember how God has answered your prayers!

 

 

Pray.  Remember, just talk to God.  Look at the ingredients above.  Not every prayer has to include all the ingredients.  Just remember, be honest.  Don’t try to sound religious or churchy.  Just be real as you talk to God.