1 SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS – John 11:1-53 for Starters

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS – John 11:1-53

For starters – You have probably heard someone say something like this – “Death is just a natural part of life.” What do you think of that statement?

READING TO UNDERSTAND – JOHN 11:1-53

1. Why does Jesus say that Lazarus’ sickness will not end in death (v.4)?

2. In what way will Lazarus’ sickness bring glory to God?

3. What is Jesus talking about in vv.9-10? (See John 8:12 for help)

4. In what way to Martha and Mary demonstrate a faith in Jesus?

5. In what way does Martha and Mary’s faith in Jesus need to grow?

6. How should the truth that Jesus is the resurrection and the life shape our lives here and now?

7. In v.33 Jesus was indignant (NIV translation “deeply moved” is a little too weak) and then in v. 35 Jesus wept. Why was Jesus indignant and why did he weep?

8. What does Jesus do to raise Lazarus from the dead? What does this demonstrate about who he is?

9. Consider the following:

• What Jesus says in John 10:18. • The comments made by the apostle John in 11:51-52 with respect to the high priest’s words in 11:50. • The events of John 11 what they point forward to.

Now read John 11:53. Who is really in control over whether Jesus lives or dies?

MEDITATION ON THE WORD AND PRAYER – JOHN 11:1-53

Adoration – What can I praise God for in light of what this teaches me?

Confession – What sin can I confess because of what this teaches me?

Thanksgiving – What can I thank God for in light of what Jesus has done?

Supplication – What do I need to ask of God in order to grow in light of this?