John 11:38-57         “A Matter of Life or Death”
 
INTRODUCTION
 
-Who or what will we follow in life? The choices are 
stark in their differences. This passage of Scripture 
clearly displays the contrast between Jesus and the 
religious leaders of Judaism. Let’s look at both sides 
of this contrast, noting their purpose and behavior.
 
 
I. ___(Jesus)___ Brings ___(Life)___ 
   – The Plan to ___(Raise Lazarus)___ (11:38-44)
 
    1. An ___(Obstacle)___ Removed (11:38-39a, 41a)
 
    2. An ___(Objection)___ Answered (11:39b-40)
 
    3. An ___(Observation) Voiced (11:41-42)
 
    4. An ___(Objective)___ Fulfilled (11:43-44)
 
 
II. ___(The Religious Leaders)___ Bring ___(Death)___ 
   – The Plan to ___(Execute Jesus)___ (11:45-57)
 
    1. The Plan ___(Incited)___ (11:45-46)
 
 
    2. The Plan ___(Invented)___ (11:47-52)
 
 
    3. The Plan ___(Instituted)___ (11:53-57)
 
 
 
CONCLUSION