3. “Jesus wept” (John 11:35)

4. John 11 A unique account in a variety of ways Before we start reading… 11:1-3 - Lazarus, whom Jesus loved, is very sick 11:4 - “this sickness not to end in death…” 11:6 - Jesus waits two more days… 11:7-10 - …and then He heads back to Judea 11:11-15 - Lazarus has “fallen asleep” - but it is all going to turn out for the glory of God (cf. 11:4).

5. John 11:17-46 11:17 - “had been in the tomb four days…” (cf. 11:39) 11:21-22 - Martha: “If You had been here…” 11:23-27 - “Your brother will raise again!” “I am the resurrection and the life…” 11:29-32 - Mary: “If You had been here…” 11:33-34 - Jesus is moved (cf. 11:39) and comes to the tomb 11:35 - “Jesus wept” (genuine sorrow - 11:36) 11:37 - “Could not this man…?” 11:39-46 - Remove the stone - prayer - Lazarus, come forth!

6. Jesus wept (John 11:35) Something does not seem to fit… Jesus knew He was going to raise Lazarus (cf. 11:4) Why is Jesus weeping? His friend is dead, Sadness all around, but… Jesus is also weeping at death itself! Jesus: only one to know how it was meant to be! Col 1:16; John 1:1-3 He made it, He knows how it was supposed to be! cf. Ezra 3:10-13 - Jesus sees a much stronger constrast!.

7. Death (…and Sin) Death not meant to be in the beginning A consequence of sin (Gen 3:19; Rom 5:12) Discomfort and injustice of death: pain of sin (Jesus’ tears) Sin separates mankind from God When man disobeyed, sin separated him from God Death: the ultimate separation (spiritual death…) Death: the end of our hope John 11:21, 32, 37; Lk 8:49; Heb 9:27-28 How would it be to have no more hope?

8. Christians have hope! Hope in Christ 1 Thess 4:13-14; John 11:25-26 Jesus is the resurrection and the life: He is our hope! Resurrection Not merely the opposite of death Resurrection is the defeat of death! Acts 2:22-24 - Jesus defeated death Eternal life - 1 Thess 4:16-18; Rev 21:3-4 Justice is made and death has died! John 11:25-26

9. “I am the resurrection…” (John 11:25-26)