# John 11 Bible study questions

> Lazarus dies. Jesus comes late, talks with Martha and Mary, weeps, and calls Lazarus out of the tomb. The leaders plot to kill Jesus.

Source: https://www.lumin.faith/group-questions/john-11
10 questions for a small group or a leader. Read the chapter aloud first: https://www.lumin.faith/read/john/11.md

## Start here

1. Who is someone you miss?

## Look: what does it say?

2. What message do the sisters send, and what does Jesus do when he hears it? (John 11:3-6)
3. What does Martha say to Jesus, and what does Jesus say about himself? (John 11:21-27)
4. What does Jesus do at the tomb? (John 11:33-44)

## Understand: what does it mean?

5. Jesus loved them, so he stayed 2 more days. How can both be true? (John 11:5-6)
6. Jesus knows he will raise Lazarus, and he still weeps. Why? (John 11:35)
7. Why does raising Lazarus lead the leaders to plan Jesus’ death? (John 11:47-53)

## Live it: what will we do?

8. When has God seemed late to you? (John 11:21,32)
9. Martha told Jesus what she believed in the middle of her grief. What would you say to Jesus about your own loss? (John 11:27)
10. Jesus told others to take away the stone and unwrap Lazarus. Who could you help to be set free? (John 11:39,44)

## Close in prayer

Pray for anyone in the group who is grieving, and thank Jesus that he is the resurrection and the life.

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