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Sermon Questions - November 5, 2017

By Anonymous
That One Should Die for All
John 11:45-57
November 5, 2017
Questions for Study and Meditation
  1. Read John 11:45-48. After the healing of Lazarus, how did the Jews who saw it respond to Jesus? Why was there a division among them? Why do people who see the same thing have such different responses?
  2. Read John 11:49-54. Why did Caiaphas speak up and exactly what did he say? What do you think he meant by his words? How did God purpose to use his words? How did his standing as high priest play into this? After hearing his words, why did the Jewish leaders then plot to kill Jesus?
  3. Read John 11:55-57. Why is it important that the Passover was at hand? What would the scene in Jerusalem have been like at that time? What was the point of Passover? How does this help us understand the depth of the evil involved in the plots of the Jews to kill Jesus?
  4. What’s the most important thing you learned from today’s sermon? From John 11:45-57?
  5. How has this sermon helped you to grow in love for God and others?
  6. What’s the most important thing Jesus would have you do in light of this sermon?
  7. Take some time to worship Jesus. Thank him, praise him, and ask for his help as you seek to strive with other believers for the faith of the gospel.


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