Jesus Raises A Man From the Dead Part 2

John 11:28–48

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 11:28-48.  Look it up in your Bible, on a Bible app or on Biblegateway.com or Biblehub.com.

The second part of this important event in history reveals both the character of Jesus and of some of the religious leaders of the day.  Jesus is motivated by glorifying God, the Father and by His love for people.  Religious leaders were motivated by protecting their position and bringing glory to their own name.

 

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

When Jesus calls for Mary, what is her reaction?

When Mary sees Jesus, what does she do and say?

Read verse 33-37 again.  How does Jesus respond?

Jesus is deeply moved again as He came to the tomb.  What are His instructions?

Put yourself in Mary or Martha’s sandals.  What happens next?  How do you feel?

Many believed in Jesus as a result of this miracle.  But some did not.  Who and why?

 

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?

You have a choice:  to live for yourself and your fame and be small footnote in history like these Pharisees.  OR you can live for the glory of God who loves you like crazy and bring honor to him.  Your story will echo forever as a part of God’s story.

God knows all of your pain.  God loves and accepts you just the way you are.  Believe in Him.  Surrender your heart to Him.

 

 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.