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i am the resurrection: John 11
April 5th 2026

Ice Breakers: If you had the power to “bring something back” (not a person ), a trend, a place, a season of life, a food item, what would it be?

1. When God Feels Slow

In the sermon, Jesus delays going to Lazarus—even though He loves the family (John 11:5–6).
Where in your life does it feel like God is “late” or not answering the way you hoped?
• How does this passage challenge your interpretation of God’s love?
• Read Isaiah 55:8–9 and Psalm 27:13–14 — what might trusting God look like this week in that situation?

2. Bringing Honest Emotions to Jesus

Martha and Mary both say, “Lord, if you had been here…” (John 11:21, 32).
How comfortable are you being that honest with God?
• What keeps you from expressing your real thoughts or frustrations in prayer?
• Read 1 Peter 5:7 — what would it look like to actually do that this week?

3. Head Knowledge vs. Heart Trust

Martha had correct theology (v.24) but needed to trust Jesus personally.
Where might your faith be more “correct” than it is “alive”?
• In your family, work, or stress—where do you default to control instead of trust?
• Read James 1:22 — what’s one way to live out what you already know?

4. “Do You Believe This?” (Personal Faith Check)

Jesus’ question in John 11:26 is deeply personal.
If Jesus asked you that directly today, what would your honest answer be—and why?
• How does your answer show up in your daily decisions, priorities, and fears?
• Read Romans 10:9 — how does belief move from private thought to lived reality?

5. Living as “Resurrection People”

The sermon emphasized that believers don’t just hope for future life—they live differently now.
What would change in your daily life if you truly believed “the worst thing (death) is no longer the worst thing”?
• At work or school: how would that affect anxiety, performance, or comparison?
• Read Colossians 3:1–4 — what does that look like practically this week?

6. How Jesus Meets Different Needs

Jesus engages Martha with truth and Mary with compassion (John 11:20–35).
Which do you tend to need more right now—truth or comfort?
• In your relationships (family, friendships), are you more likely to give truth when someone needs comfort—or vice versa?
• Read Romans 12:15 — how can you better care for someone this week?

7. Facing Death with Gospel Hope

The sermon pointed out that everyone will live forever—just not in the same place.
How often do you think about eternity—and how does that shape your present life?
• How might this change how you talk to your kids, friends, or coworkers about faith?
• Read Philippians 1:21 — what would it look like to truly believe that?

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