Gospel of John - John 11

Homiletics                                             Study of John

Lesson     15                                         Passage: John 11

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Lazarus sickness and death reported to Jesus  (John 11:1-16) a. Lazarus sisters minister to his sickness and send word to Jesus (1-3) b. Jesus declares that sickness will not end in death and decides to return to Judea  (4-10)   c. Jesus is told that Lazarus has fallen asleep and is dead (11-16)

Jesus arrives, showing compassion, raising Lazarus demonstrating a reason for belief (John 11:17-44) a. Jesus arrival finds Lazarus in tomb 4 days (17-19) b. Martha’s faith in Messiah pronounced (20-27)   c. Martha tells Mary of Teacher’s arrival and she goes quickly to Jesus (28-32a)   d. Weeping Mary tells of Lazarus death causing Jesus to weep (32b-37) e. Jesus prays to Father to raise Lazarus for people’s belief (38-44)

Reactions to what Jesus had done (John 11:45-57) a. Some Jews believe while others tell Pharisees and Chief Priests (45-47) b. Sanhedrin meet with expressions concern of Jesus’ impact (48-50) c. High Priest prophesied that Jesus would die for Jewish nation to make them one (51-53) d. Jesus withdraws while Jewish leaders look to arrest Jesus (54-57)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
Lazarus sickness and death reported to Jesus	John 11:1-16
Jesus arrives, showing compassion, raising Lazarus demonstrating a reason for belief	John 11:17-44
Reactions to what Jesus had done	John 11:45-57

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

Jesus demonstrates compassion raising Lazarus bringing belief and leadership consternation.

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL that compassionate Jesus acts in our life so that grace is seen and belief results.

Specific Application Questions

1.	In what ways are you connected to Jesus so that you can tell Him about your life concerns? How is this connection meaningful?
2.	Is your believe demonstrated visibly and, if so, how is this shown?  What life experiences bring you to tears, and how do you share that with your Heavenly Father?
3.	What reactions do you have to Jesus compassion in your life? Is there something that needs to change?

Principles to Remember

1.	Timing is important to Jesus work.
2.	Jesus is our compassionate friend.
3.	A decision of belief is required as a response to what Jesus has done.

Characteristic of God

Compassionate Lord

Theme: 

Jesus acts bringing life; the response shows the heart.