Lesson 183: John 11:35
The Blueprint — The Verse
JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. More wept.
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The Context — The History
At Lazarus's tomb near Bethany, JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. More faces grief two miles from Jerusalem where authorities plot his death. John's Gospel presents JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. More as fully divine yet deeply human in compassion.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
Martha and Mary mourn their brother four days dead. JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. More is deeply moved by their sorrow and the pain of death itself, weeping before commanding LazarusLazarus appears in two major New Testament accounts: the resurrected man from Bethany in John 11, and the poor man in Jesus’ parable in Luke 16. Both reveal God’s authority over death and the great reversal between earthly status and eternal reality. More to come out.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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and said, “Where have you laid him?” They told him, “Lord, come and see.”
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The Jews therefore said, “See how much affection he had for him!”
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Discussion
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How does knowing JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. More weeps change how you bring him your grief?
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When have you seen God's power joined with tender compassion?
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Who around you needs your tears as well as your strength?
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