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Raising of Lazarus
Students may read John 11:38-44 or entire chapter
Martha and Mary sent a message to Jesus saying their brother Lazarus was very ill. Jesus replied but waited a few days before heading to Bethany. Four days after Lazarus died, Jesus arrived in Bethany. Martha went out to greet him, and he said, “Your brother shall rise again.” Then, Jesus went to the tomb and cried out, “Lazarus, come forth!” At this, Lazarus emerged from the tomb, still covered with grave cloths. Many rejoiced, but Jesus’ enemies refused to believe.
Discussion Questions
Jesus said to Martha, “I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.” Why do you think Jesus chose to resurrect Lazarus? How does the promise of eternal life help us in our day-to-day life?
