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Lesson 11 · September 9, 1899

Resurrection of Lazarus

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Bethany, A. D. 30.

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  1. 1.In the extremity of Lazarus' sickness, what message did his sisters send to Jesus? Why? . Side texts: ; .
  2. 2.How long did Jesus remain in Perea after receiving this message? What conversation followed Christ's announcement that He would return to Judea? . Side texts: , margin; ; .
  3. 3.What object had Jesus in delaying His journey to Bethany? . See note 1.
  4. 4.When He arrived there, how long had Lazarus been dead? .
  5. 5.Whom did Jesus find at Bethany on His arrival? .
  6. 6.While still outside of the town, who went out to meet Jesus? .
  7. 7.Upon meeting the Lord, what conversation passed between Him and Martha? . Side texts: ; .
  8. 8.When Martha returned to the house with a message from Jesus to Mary, what did she immediately do? Verses 28-30.
  9. 9.Did the Jews present suspect her mission? Verse 31.
  10. 10.When Mary met Jesus, with what words did she greet Him? Verse 32. Side texts: .
  11. 11.How was Jesus troubled at her presence? .
  12. 12.When the Jews saw Jesus weeping, what reproachful words did they offer? . See note 2. Side texts: .
  13. 13.Knowing the sentiments of some of these Jews, with what feelings did Jesus approach the grave? .
  14. 14.What word of authority then came from the Saviour's lips? What reply did Martha make? .
  15. 15.With what words did Jesus reprove the unbelief of Martha? .
  16. 16.When the stone was removed from the grave, what confiding words did Jesus offer to God? Verses 41, 42. See note 3. Side texts: .
  17. 17.What word of command was then uttered? With what effect? .
  18. 18.While many of the Jews were constrained to believe in Jesus, what did some of them do? .
  19. 19.In the council that followed, what fears were expressed? . Side texts: .
  20. 20.What counsel did the high priest then offer? Verses 49-52. See note 4. Side texts: .

Notes

Reading.

chapter 58. "Spirit of Prophecy," vol. 2, chapter 31.

1. Lazarus probably died about the time Jesus received the message bearing the news of his dangerous condition. Remaining in His place two days, and then occupying two days more by slow journey to Bethany, He found the funeral obsequies past, and the mourning ceremony in operation. To appear there after the death of Lazarus and raise him from the tomb, would be more evidence of Christ's Messiahship than to heal him from his sickness, because the Jews attributed such work to malign influences alone.

2. Dean Alford considers it evident from the peculiar construction of the original text that this question was an adverse criticism of the Lord's apparent helplessness. His tears were to them a mark of His lack of power to help the situation. The healing of the blind man (chapter 9) to them was surely a fraud, for had Jesus power to heal one so beloved, He certainly would not have delayed so long His appearance in Bethany.

3. Already, in the quiet of His own heart, Jesus had communed with God, and knew that His prayer regarding Lazarus was answered. In His audible prayer, therefore, He simply thanked the Father for hearing, that others might be benefited and the name of God glorified by what was to follow.

4. In effect Caiaphas said: "You have not considered that it is expedient for you, in view of your interests as priests and rabbis, that this one man should die, to save Israel from the certain destruction that threatens it, if you would let Him stir up a Messianic revolt; for in that case the whole nation would perish. The Romans will come with their legions, and close our temple, annul our independence by abolishing our laws, and waste us with fire and sword."—Geikie's Life of Christ, vol. 2, p. 316.

Bible texts in this lesson

John 11:1-52 · John 11:1-5 · Luke 10:38-42 · John 9:3 · John 9:6-14 · Deuteronomy 31:16 · Acts 7:60 · 1 Corinthians 15:51 · 1 Corinthians 15:15 · 1 Corinthians 15:17 · 1 Corinthians 15:18 · 1 Corinthians 15:19 · 1 Corinthians 15:20 · 1 Corinthians 15:21-27 · John 5:21 · Colossians 3:4 · John 11:21 · John 11:33-35 · John 11:36 · John 11:37 · John 9:18 · John 9:38 · John 9:39 · John 9:40 · John 12:30 · John 12:43 · John 12:44 · John 12:45 · John 12:46 · John 12:47 · John 12:48 · Acts 4:16 · Acts 4:17 · John 18:14

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