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Pastor Bob Westfall
Life Group Study Guide #4 for April 16, 2017
April 16, 2017
Jesus Is Life John 11:17-27
1. What happened during the last seven days for which you are thankful? 2. How did it go applying what you learned last week?
Life is found in Jesus. (John 11:17-27)
Martha affirmed her belief in the doctrine of the resurrection. (John 11:17-24)
3. What did you hear in the sermon that was surprising, challenging, troubling, or useful? Explain. 4. Read John 11:11-27 aloud (in two different versions if possible). a. What did you like about the passage? What questions do you have after reading it?
Jesus proclaimed that He is the resurrection and the life. (John 11:25-26)
Martha asserted her belief in Jesus. (John 11:27)
Christ is risen from the dead, so be confident of life in the face of death. Who was appointed the Son-of-God-in-power according to the Holy Spirit by the resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord. (Romans 1:4 NET)
b. What does this passage tell you about God?
c.
What does it tell you about humankind?
5. How does the story of Lazarus give you confidence that Jesus Himself also rose from the dead?
6. He is risen! Who needs to hear this message? Tell the group the name of one person for whom you are praying for an opportunity soon to share the good news about Jesus.
7. What is God saying to you? What is one thing you can do in the next seven days to obey what God is telling you?
Life Group Study Guide #4 for April 16, 2017
April 16, 2017
Jesus Is Life John 11:17-27
1. What happened during the last seven days for which you are thankful? 2. How did it go applying what you learned last week?
Life is found in Jesus. (John 11:17-27)
Martha affirmed her belief in the doctrine of the resurrection. (John 11:17-24)
3. What did you hear in the sermon that was surprising, challenging, troubling, or useful? Explain. 4. Read John 11:11-27 aloud (in two different versions if possible). a. What did you like about the passage? What questions do you have after reading it?
Jesus proclaimed that He is the resurrection and the life. (John 11:25-26)
Martha asserted her belief in Jesus. (John 11:27)
Christ is risen from the dead, so be confident of life in the face of death. Who was appointed the Son-of-God-in-power according to the Holy Spirit by the resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord. (Romans 1:4 NET)
b. What does this passage tell you about God?
c.
What does it tell you about humankind?
5. How does the story of Lazarus give you confidence that Jesus Himself also rose from the dead?
6. He is risen! Who needs to hear this message? Tell the group the name of one person for whom you are praying for an opportunity soon to share the good news about Jesus.
7. What is God saying to you? What is one thing you can do in the next seven days to obey what God is telling you?
