Sunday Morning Bible Study: Lazarus

9:30 -10:15 AM IN ROOM 1 • LED BY REV. IVO MEILANDS

The miracle of the resurrection of Lazarus demonstrated the extent of Jesus’ mighty power (see John 11: 38-44). The disciples were shown that even death was subject to the Lord’s divine authority. Yet, while the resurrection of Lazarus was indeed spectacular, it was only a prelude to the great resurrection event still to come.

During the Galilean ministry, the disciples were confused and just beginning to learn first the fact and then the true meaning of Christ’s suffering, death, and resurrection. However, as Peter’s great Pentecost sermon later revealed (Acts 2:14-36), after the resurrection of Christ the disciples were confused no longer. They understood the full meaning of Christ’s fifth “I am” declaration in the Gospel of John. Jesus told Martha, “I am the resurrection and the life” and asked her, “Do you believe this?” Join this discussion on Sunday.