"I Am the Resurrection and the Life"

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SERMON SERIES:  Gospel of John
Sermon Scripture:  John 11:17-27

Four Critical Questions

What Does Jesus Claim?

• He is claiming to be _____________.
  • The Resurrection: He is the _______________ to death.
  • The Life: He is the _______________ of life.

What Does Jesus Claim? (continued)

• He is claiming to be _____________.
• He is claiming to fulfill the Old Testament promises.
  • “I am the bread”- He fulfills the manna from heaven and God’s people will __________ on him.
  • “I am the light of the world”- He fulfills the pillar of fire and God’s people are __________ by him.
  • “Before Abraham was, I AM”- He fulfills the burning bush as God in the ____________.
  • “I am the good shepherd”- He is the greater Moses and greater David who shepherds God’s ___________.
  • “I am the resurrection and the life”- He fulfills the valley of dry bones and has authority over life and death.
    • Our hope is not in an ______________.
    • Our hope is in a _______________.

What Does Jesus Require?

• You must ______________ in Him.
  • Jesus requires _______________ from us.
  • You must transfer your trust from yourself to Him.
• You will ______________ to Him.
  • We will have _________________ with Him.
  • You will never realize Jesus is all you ___________ until Jesus is all you ____________.

What Does Jesus Promise?

• (Verse 25) A word for ______________- “Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.”
  • This is _______________ resurrection.
  • Jesus loves Lazarus and will not abandon his soul to the pit or allow his flesh to be destroyed.
    • The Takeaway: The _____________ will not be lost by God. Jesus will raise them.
• (Verse 26) A word for ______________- “Everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die.”
  • This is _______________ resurrection.
  • Jesus promises to keep Martha in everlasting fellowship with Him.
    • The Takeaway: The _____________ will not be separated from God. Jesus will hold us fast.

What Does Jesus Ask?

• Do you believe this?
• Martha confessed her faith. Will you?
• You will not rest in peace when you die unless you rest in _______________ while you live.