John, Chapter 11

John 11

In summary --

It is difficult to imagine that after raising Lazarus from the dead, there where still people that would reject the notion that Jesus was indeed the long awaited Messiah. But what we find is that the religious leaders (who are also the national leaders) aren't as concerned with seeking God as they are with protecting their place of local authority under Roman rule and their national status under Roman rule. The present consequence of recognizing Jesus as God (thereby denying Caesar as god) caused them more fear than the future eternal consequence of rejecting God caused.

My favorite verse --

Yeah, it's that one -- the shortest verse in the Bible.

35 Jesus wept.

Jesus felt the pain of  Martha and Mary. He knew the sorrow that surrounded them and understood their grief. He was troubled because they were troubled.

Something to think about --

Is there a fear that you may have to change the way you think, feel, or live if you decided to follow Jesus?
Does the thought of having to admit you were wrong keep you from following Jesus?
Or are you open minded enough to ask questions and learn from the answers and evidence?

If you would like some materials to read, if you wouldn't mind investigating the evidence for a Creator and Savior, drop me a note and I'll share some books that you might enjoy.

John <><