John 11:17-36
What events took place at the funeral of Lazarus?
I. The Providential arrival of Christ: vs 17-19
a. The Death of Lazarus: vs 17
He had already been in the tomb four days…
b. The Location of Bethany: vs 18
Now Bethany was near Jerusalem…
c. The Culture of Compassion: vs 19
To console them concerning their brother
II. The Powerful Claims of Christ: vs 20-27
Martha therefore, when she heard that Jesus was coming…
a. The Emotions of Martha: vs 21-24
Martha then said to Jesus…
b. The Proclamation of Christ
Jesus said to her…
i. His Person I am (vs 26)
ii. His Power The resurrection and the life (vs 25)
iii. His Promises He who believes in me will live even though he dies… & Everyone who live and believes in me will never die (vs 26)
c. The Confession of Martha vs 27
Yes Lord, I have believed…
III. The Passionate Love of Christ: vs 28-36
See how He loved him…
a. The Deity of Christ: vs 28-32
The Teacher is here and is calling for you…
i. His Plan: vs 29-31 Now Jesus had not yet come into village…
ii. His Person: vs 32 Lord, if you had been here my brother would not have died.
b. The Humanity of Christ: vs 33-36
He was deeply moved in his spirit…
i. His Indignation: vs 33 and was troubled…
ii. His Compassion: vs 35 Jesus wept…
