#BibleStudy Miracle #11 – Lazarus – John 11:1-3. 17-27, 38-47 2-13-2022. DISCUSSION

How does this miracle illustrate the new birth of Christians and the resurrection of Jesus (see John 3:7; 5:25,28-29) 

• Not death.
• The glory of God.
• Christians die to the old self.
• Dead in sins. Alive in Christ.

Using the analogy in the previous question, if you were Mary or Martha, how would you describe your emotional state when  

• Jesus arrives? 
• Relieved.
• Mad/Sad
• He healed others. Why did He let Lazarus die?

You see Lazarus walking in his grave clothes?

• Shock. Awe. Fear.
• Does Lazarus still smell?
• It's part of the miracle.
• Maybe it's Lazarus's spirit.

Lazarus joins you for a meal inside the house?

• Watching to see if Lazarus is real.
• Eating a lot is proof of physical life.

How does heavenly hope for the future positively affect you in this earthly life? 

• It keeps me alive
• Things that happen now are petty in the big picture.
• Helps me get through crisis situations.

How do you express your feelings when you’re in the middle of a crisis? 

• Run around in circles.
• Mary: Following the Law.
• Martha: To distract her from dealing with the situation.
• People react to grief in different ways: journaling, eating, anger, keeping busy.

If Martha had faith in Jesus, why was she skeptical when Jesus asked them to remove the stone from the tomb's entrance? 

• She was living the story, not looking at it retrospectively.
• Martha acted normal for her.