Sorrow has entered into this world because of sin. Sin also makes us weak, sick, and eventually we die. When the Lord Jesus was here, He healed the sick and raised the dead. What wonderful power He had! Even though He did these miracles, those in Judea wanted to kill Him. Jesus was going there again, and Thomas, called Didymus, said, “Let us also go, that we may die with Him.”
As soon as Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went to meet Him. Afterwards, when Mary came, she fell at His feet and said the same words as her sister: “Lord, if Thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.” They knew the Lord could heal their brother, but they didn’t know that He could raise him from among the dead.
When Jesus said, “Lazarus, come forth,” that dead man came out of the cave. What a testimony the people had that day to the power of God in the Man Christ Jesus! As a result, many believed on Him. However, there were others who refused to believe, and they went to the high priest. He told them “that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not.” That is exactly what came to pass. Blessing will finally come, not only to the nation of Israel, but also to all the children of God.
1. When Jesus heard that Lazarus was sick, what did He say was the purpose of his sickness? __________ John 11:___
2. What did Thomas say as a reason for going with Jesus that showed he really loved the Lord? __________ John 11:___
3. When Mary heard that Jesus was coming, what did she do that Martha did not do? __________ John 11:___
4. Jesus cried with a loud voice, “Lazarus, come forth.” Then what happened? __________ John 11:___
5. What did Caiaphas consider to be expedient for them and the whole nation? __________ John 11:___