Takin' a break from my reading for seminary to offer up a few more considerations. Open up your Bible and join me.
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Chapter 11:
11:1-16 - Jesus intentionally disciples his followers by showing them -- again -- that tragedy results in the glory of God. Jesus also disciples his followers in showing them that death is only sleep for the believer. The body will be resurrected. No one will ever follow you if you do not offer hope. Jesus is the only hope, the best hope we can offer our disciples.
11:17-27 - Jesus proclaims to his disciples that he is the resurrection. He constantly points them back to his own person as the solution for all the numerous effects of the fall. Applying redemption to the experience of your people is the ultimate form of discipleship.
11:28 - Jesus weeps in front of his disciples showing them that grief is a proper response to the effects of sin. If we're not grieved, we should worry.
11:38-44 - Jesus shows his disciples that he has power over death. As we disciple people, we must constantly point to the person of Jesus... especially in death.
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