GOSPEL OF JOHN | CHAPTERS
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INTRO | Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 3 | Chapter 4 | Chapter 5 | Chapter 6 | Chapter 7 | Chapter 8 | Chapter 9 | Chapter 10 | Chapter 11 | Chapter 12 | Chapter 13 | Chapter 14
SERMONS | 1 - Following Jesus Together | 2 - The Real Jesus | 3 - Born Again | 4 - Living Water For Thirsty Souls | 5 - Confidence In Jesus | 6 - The Bread Of Life | 7 - Stand Firm | 8 - Truth Or Lies | 9 - Spiritual Vision | 10 - Trust The Shepherd
GOSPEL OF JOHN
WEEK ELEVEN: INDESTRUCTIBLE HOPE
READ: CHAPTER ELEVEN
COMMENTARY ONLY
COMMENTARY & SCRIPTURE
DEVOTIONAL
Chapter Eleven – INDESTRUCTIBLE HOPE
King Jesus defeats death, our formidable foe. The story in this chapter is complex, beginning with God’s timing. Jesus arrives on the scene much later than desired by Lazarus’ sisters. They expected an earlier entrance and a healing story. Instead, Jesus waited until after Lazarus died, which resulted in greater glory to God.
Jesus brings a hope greater than our challenges that travels beyond the grave.
Jesus wept with the mourners, felt the pain of loss, and entered in emotionally to the time of grieving. God does His greatest work in the darkest moments. Do not let your heart be troubled. Continue to trust God. Jesus walks over to the grave after Lazarus had been dead for many days.
Jesus called forth, and with His voice, Lazarus came back to life.
This passage reminds us of the creation story in the book of Genesis and the power of God’s word. This miracle is a foreshadowing of the death and resurrection of Jesus. When you know how the story ends, it changes the way you endure hardships. Let the infinite hope of Jesus flood your soul during these light and momentary difficulties. God’s power and perspective are triumphant, not defeated.
Just Choose Hope
HOPE POINT
Jesus is victorious over death.
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
1. How do we have hope and glorify God in the most difficult moments? (11:1-16)
2. How does eternal truth comfort us? (11:17-27)
3. What is the significance of Jesus weeping? (11:28-37)
4. What does this miracle teach us? (11:38-44)
5. Why are some people against Jesus? (11:45-57)
6. Who can you share this Scripture with during the upcoming week?
PRAYER
Heavenly Father, thank You for all of the ways You pull us out of despair. You are the lifter of our heads and give us a firm place to stand. You rejoice over us with singing, and our hearts are filled with Your truth. Thank You for Your comfort when we grieve. Your timing is impeccable. Your wisdom teaches us daily how to live. Jesus, You are our risen Savior. Death is defeated. You reign, and we will be with You forever. In Your wonderful name we pray, amen.
