John 11:17-36

What events took place at the funeral of Lazarus?

I. The Providential arrival of Christ: vs 17-19

a. The Death of Lazarus: vs 17

He had already been in the tomb four days…

b. The Location of Bethany: vs 18

Now Bethany was near Jerusalem…

c. The Culture of Compassion: vs 19

To console them concerning their brother

II. The Powerful Claims of Christ: vs 20-27

Martha therefore, when she heard that Jesus was coming…

a. The Emotions of Martha: vs 21-24

Martha then said to Jesus…

b. The Proclamation of Christ

Jesus said to her…

i. His Person I am (vs 26)

ii. His Power The resurrection and the life (vs 25)

iii. His Promises He who believes in me will live even though he dies… & Everyone who live and believes in me will never die (vs 26)

c. The Confession of Martha vs 27

Yes Lord, I have believed…

III. The Passionate Love of Christ: vs 28-36

See how He loved him…

a. The Deity of Christ: vs 28-32

The Teacher is here and is calling for you…

i. His Plan: vs 29-31 Now Jesus had not yet come into village…

ii. His Person: vs 32 Lord, if you had been here my brother would not have died.

b. The Humanity of Christ: vs 33-36

He was deeply moved in his spirit…

i. His Indignation: vs 33 and was troubled…

ii. His Compassion: vs 35 Jesus wept…