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1. What does this story teach me about God or the gospel?

Unit 24 • Session 2

JESUS RAISED LAZARUS


John 11–12
2. What does this story teach me about myself?
WHY DO PEOPLE REJECT JESUS?
PEOPLE REJECT JESUS BECAUSE ALL PEOPLE ARE BORN WITH A SIN
NATURE AND WANT TO PLEASE THEMSELVES RATHER THAN OBEY GOD.

Jesus and Lazarus were friends. Lazarus lived in the town of Bethany, in
Judea, with his sisters, Mary and Martha. One day, Lazarus got sick. Mary and
3. Are there any commands in this story to obey? How are they for God’s Martha sent a message to Jesus.
glory and my good? Jesus told His disciples, “Lazarus’ sickness will not end in death.” Jesus

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stayed where He was for two more days. Then Jesus said, “Let’s go back
to Judea.”
By the time Jesus arrived in Bethany, Lazarus had been in a tomb for four
days. Martha said, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother wouldn’t have
died.” Martha knew Jesus could do a miracle though.
Jesus replied, “Your brother will rise again. I am the resurrection and the
4. Are there any promises in this story to remember? How do they help life. The one who believes in Me, even if he dies, will live. Everyone who lives
me trust and love God? and believes in Me will never die—ever.”
Martha said. “I believe You are the Messiah, the Son of God.”
Mary was crying. Jesus wept too.
Mary led Jesus to the tomb where Lazarus was buried.
Then Jesus shouted, “Lazarus, come out!”
Lazarus came out of the tomb, wrapped in linen and cloth. Jesus said,
“Unwrap him and let him go.”
5. How does this story help me to live on mission better? The religious leaders decided they wanted to kill Lazarus because many
people were trusting in Jesus.
Christ Connection: When Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, He showed that He has
power over death. Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life.” Jesus died on the cross
for our sins and rose from the dead. He gives eternal life to those who trust in Him.

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Raised to Life! | Unscramble the letters to spell out the message.

Order the Events | Number the events 1–8 in the correct order of the stor�.
Use John 11 to help you.

Jesus raised Lazarus from the tomb and said, “Lazarus, come out!”
By the time Jesus arrived, Lazarus had been dead four days.

Mar� and Martha sent a message to Jesus telling Him Lazarus was sick.

The religious leaders wanted to kill Jesus because many trusted in Him after
He raised Lazarus from the dead.

Martha told Jesus that if He had been here Lazarus would not have died.

Lazarus, Jesus’ friend, got sick.

Jesus said that ever�one who believes in Him will never die.

Lazarus came out of the tomb, wrapped in linen and cloth.

Unit 24, Session 2: Jesus Raised Lazarus

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