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2	Introduction: This is the seventh miraculous sign in John’s Gospel.
3	I. Jesus changes the way we look at death. John 11:1-16 “This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for God’s glory, so that God’s Son may be glorified through it.”
4	Everything in Jesus’ life he did to bring glory to the Father and through this miracle, Jesus would also be glorified. Every circumstance in our life can be used for God’s glory, if we will trust him too.
5	Death will not have the last word.
6	It is better to walk in the light with God, than to walk in the darkness without God. Jesus changed forever the way we look at death.
7	Sleep is a euphemism for death. It reminds us that death is temporary. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. II Corinthians 5:1-10 and Philippians 1:21-24. It reminds us that death is harmless. The sting is gone. I Corinthians 15:55-57
8	II. Jesus enters into our suffering and calls for faith. John 11:17-37 We see that with Martha. Verses 17-27 “Lord, if you had been here…” Jesus replies, “Your brother will rise again.”
9	“I am the resurrection and the life.” This is the fifth “I Am” statement in John.
10	Jesus is life and he gives life to all who place their trust in him. Do you believe this?
11	Martha’s reply is one of the great confessions in Scripture. “Yes Lord, I believe:
12	Jesus called for faith in Mary too. Verses 28-37 “The Teacher is here and is asking for you.” “Lord if you had been here.” Mary wept and Jesus wept.
13	Jesus’ human and divine natures are seen so clearly in this event. As a man, he is deeply moved and weeps. As God, he has the power to give life, because he is life.
14	III. Faith in Christ changes everything. John 11:38-46 “Take away the stone.” “Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?” Believing is seeing.
15	“Lazarus come out!”
16	This was a single event, but the day will come “when all who are in their graves will hear his voice and come out – those who have done good will rise to live, and those who have done evil will rise to be condemned.” John 5:28-29
17	Once again, the response to Jesus was divided. Verses 45-46 Many would see the miracle, but only those who believed would understand the meaning of it.
18	Faith in Christ changes everything.
19	Conclusion: The question Jesus asks each of us is “Do you believe this?”
20	Can we like Martha say about Jesus? You are my King. You are my God. You are my Savior.