John 11

John 11

1 - 16 The Death of Lazarus

Jesus' friend Lazarus, who lives in Bethany, the village of Mary (who annointed Jesus' feet) & her sister Martha is sick. They call Jesus who comes, risking his life.

17 - 27 Jesus the Resurrection and the Life

When Jesus arrives, Lazarus has been in the tomb for 4 days. He tells Martha her brother will rise again. Then he tells her, "I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. (25 - 26 *ish*) Martha tells Jesus she believes.

28 - 44 Jesus Raises Lazarus

Martha tells Mary who comes and weeps at Jesus' feet. Some Jews believe Jesus and others don't (which disturbs Jesus). Jesus comes to the tomb and tells them to take away the stone (it stinks). "Did I tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?" (40) He prays and says in a loud voice, "Lazarus, come out!" And out he comes! This story prefigures Jesus' resurrection.

45 - 57 The Plot to Kill Jesus

Many who saw Lazarus's resurrection believe, but some report him to the Pharisees; the high priest Ciaphas says it would be better if one man were to die than a whole nation ("The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few?") so from that day the plan to put Jesus to death. Now Jesus can no longer walk openly, and as Passover draws near, the priests give orders for anyone who knows where Jesus is to turn him in.