According to tradition, Lazarus never smiled during the thirty years after his resurrection, worried by the sight of unredeemed souls he had seen during his four-day stay in Hell.
Q. What is the meaning of John chapter 11?
Starting from verse 1 in John Chapter 11, Jesus is informed that a man (whom he dearly loves) named Lazarus is very sick. Jesus, once again showing his perfect foreknowledge, tells his disciples that Lazarus’ sickness will not end in death. The light Jesus speaks of is eternal and from God.
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Q. What did John 11 learn?
By this statement, Jesus taught that resurrection and eternal life are represented in His person. He is the source of resurrection and eternal life and the reason that these are possible for Heavenly Father’s children.
Q. What is the relationship between Jesus and Lazarus?
Lazarus was one of the few friends of Jesus Christ who was mentioned by name in the Gospels. In fact, we’re told Jesus loved him. Mary and Martha, the sisters of Lazarus, sent a messenger to Jesus to tell him their brother was sick. Instead of rushing to Lazarus’ bedside, Jesus remained where he was two more days.
Q. How did Jesus ascend to Heaven?
The Ascension of Jesus (anglicized from the Vulgate Latin: ascensio Iesu, lit. In the Christian tradition, reflected in the major Christian creeds and confessional statements, God exalted Jesus after his death, raising him from the dead and taking him to Heaven, where Jesus took his seat at the right hand of God.
Q. What is the theme of John Chapter 11?
John – Chapter 11. There is the theme of Jesus having authority over death and over life and that Lazarus’ death and resurrection, or resuscitation in this case, is really a foretaste, a kind of portrayal of Jesus’ own death, but His resurrection. Lazarus, as you know, was resuscitated, but he died again.
Q. Why is Chapter 11 important in the Bible?
We are going to look tonight at John chapter 11 and this is a particularly important chapter because it marks a literary divide in this Gospel. The ‘book of signs’, as it is sometimes called, includes chapters one through twelve.
Q. Who are Thomas and Didymus in John 11?
John 11:16 Thomas (Aramaic) and Didymus (Greek) both mean twin. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek.
