By Michael C. Mack 1. Would you want to know the date and cause of your death? Why or why not? Read John 11:38-44. 2. How would you describe Jesus’ heart and his motive in this passage? 3. What were his overall purposes for this miraculous sign (also see vv. 4, 15, 26)? 4. Martha […]
The Lesson and Life for January 31, 2016
Devotional thoughts on John 11:38-44 By Elizabeth Matko Jesus said, “In this world you will have trouble, but take heart. I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). He wants us to know that despite grief, tears, problems, and pain, his peace is ours for the taking. Even in the face of trouble, hardship, persecution, and […]
Dealing with the Death of a Friend–John 11
By David Faust Where can you find hope in times of grief? Just ask King David: The Good Shepherd walks with us through the valley of death (Psalm 23). Or ask the apostle Paul: Death can’t separate us from God’s love (Romans 8). Christ arose, and we will receive imperishable bodies of our own […]