Lazarus Sleeps

NORTHWEST BIBLE CHURCH – Sept. 22, 2013 – Worship Service – Alan Conner

Jn. 11:7-16

Lazarus Sleeps

Intro

A. THE JOURNEY OF JESUS (John 11:7-11, 16).

1) The Lord announces His plans to go to Judea (John 11:7).

2) The disciples believe it to be a suicide mission (John 11:8).

3) The Lord must complete His work (John 11:9-10).

4) Jesus explains His reason for going (John 11:11-15).

5) Thomas believes that they will die in Judea (John 11:16).

B. THE METAPHOR OF JESUS (John 11:11-15).

1) Jesus uses figurative language.

2) Death is sleep for the believer.

C. THE JOY OF JESUS (John 11:15).

1) Jesus has joy.

2) The reason behind the joy here.

Conclusion