Raising of Lazarus

Discussion Topic Material: John 11. The Raising of Lazarus from the Dead

1. Review John 11 and the institute student manual commentary for John 11:1–46, “What Is the Significance of the Death and Restoration to Life of Lazarus?” (pp. 125–26). Complete the following sentences about the account of Lazarus using the information you read in John 11 and the institute manual: 
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3. Jesus Christ says that he is the resurrection and the light. Because Martha said she knew that Lazarus would arise at the resurrection but the Lord said that he is the resurrection. That those who believe in him will live even though they once had died. That they shall never die if they shall believe in him.
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• When the Savior heard that Lazarus was sick he said, “This sickness ...” 
• "is not unto death but for the glory of God that the Son of God might be glorified thereby"
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• In what way do you believe that the death of Lazarus was part of the Lord's plan to glorify the Savior?
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• The disciples didn’t want the Lord to go to Jerusalem; they said, “Master, ...”
•  "the Jews of late sought to stone thee, and goest thou thither again?
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• The Savior said He was glad that He “was not there ...” 
•  "to the intent that ye may believe, nevertheless let us go unto him"
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• Why would the Lord want to let his disciples see this miracle of raising Lazarus?
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• Martha testified, “Yea, Lord: I believe that ...” 
•  thou art Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world.
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• Mary said to Jesus, “If thou hadst been here, ...” 
• My brother had not died
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• What do Mary and Martha's responses show about their testimonies?
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• As evidence of His compassion for the people, Jesus Christ “groaned in the spirit, and ...” was troubled
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• What does Jesus Christ being troubled show about his compassion? What else might it show (why else might he have groaned)
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• The Savior verbally thanked the Father “because of the ...” 
•  because of the people that were standing by I said it, that they may believe that though hast sent me
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• After the Savior raised Lazarus from the dead, “many of the Jews ...” 
•  Believed on him
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• “But some of them ...” 
•  some went to the Pharisees and told them
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• What impresses me most about this story is ... 
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5. Explain in two or three sentences how knowing that Jesus Christ has power over death is important to your faith in Him. 
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7. It helps me know that families can be together forever, that I will be able to see them again and that the Lord has a plan because he loves us and wants us to return to him. This also shows how important we are to our loving Heavenly Father.