Day 45: John 11:25
John 11:25
The Blueprint — The Verse
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies;
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The Context — The History
Jesus spoke at Bethany near Jerusalem, where Lazarus had been dead four days — beyond hope by Jewish custom. Many Jews believed in a future resurrection, but Jesus claimed to be resurrection and life present in person.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
Martha met Jesus on the road and confessed faith in the resurrection on the last day. Jesus declares Himself the source of life now and asks Martha the decisive question: Do you believe this?
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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John 11:24
24Martha answered, “I know he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day.”
Read the verse immediately before this lesson (John 11:24) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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John 11:26
26and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?”
Read the verse immediately after this lesson (John 11:26) to continue the passage.
Discussion
- What does it mean that Jesus is the resurrection and the life today?
- How would you answer Jesus' question to Martha?
- How does belief in Jesus change the way you view death?