This past weekend at Eastbrook, we celebrated the resurrection of Jesus and began a new preaching series, “I AM: Seven Identity Markers of Jesus,” drawn from the Gospel of John. This week I began the series with Jesus’ profound and shocking statement, “I am the resurrection and the life” (John 11:25).
You can find the message outline and video below. You can access the entire series here. Join us for weekend worship in-person or remotely via Eastbrook at Home.
“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.’” (John 11:25)
Jesus is more wise than we thought (John 11:1-16)
Jesus’ insight into Lazarus’ sickness and death
Jesus shows that our everyday lives have significance and purpose
A revelation of the wisdom of Jesus
Jesus is more loving than we thought (11:17-37)
Jesus’ encounter with Martha and Mary
Jesus shows that we are not alone in our griefs and suffering
A revelation of the love of Jesus
Jesus is more powerful than we thought (11:38-44)
Jesus’ miraculous work in raising Lazarus
Jesus shows that death is not our ultimate enemy
A revelation of the power of Jesus
Jesus is more good than we thought (11:43-44)
Jesus’ deliverance of Lazarus after death
Jesus shows that there is life after death – new beginnings
A revelation of the goodness of Jesus
Dig Deeper
This week dig deeper in one or more of the following ways:
- Memorize John 11:25
- Draw, ink, or paint the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from death as recorded in John 11. As you do that, let God speak to you about what Jesus and His resurrection means to you. Pay attention to what God draws to the surface as. When you finish, consider sharing your prayer reflections and/or artistry with a friend.
- Reach out to a friend to talk about Jesus. Maybe you could ask them what Jesus means to them. Maybe you could share your own story about what Jesus means to you.
- Read one of the following:
Renovate 