Who has the plan?

The Book of John  •  Sermon  •  Submitted
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I. Introduction (vv. 1-2)

Luke 10:38-42 (Jesus at Martha and Mary’s House)
Romans 8:28

II. Martha and Mary’s Plan (vv. 3, 20-22, 28-32)

v. 3 - understanding love
vv. 20-22, 28-32 - “If you had been here”
“We make our own plans and ask God to bless them."

III. Jesus’ Plan (vv. 4-16, 23-26)

v. 4 - “is not to end in death” vs he died.
v. 6 - “He then stayed two days longer” - He loved them? (v. 5)
vv. 7-10 - work in the light
v. 11-16 - “I am glad for your sakes”
v. 23 - “your brother will rise again” temporary plan
vv. 24-26 - “I am the resurrection and the life”

IV. Martha and Mary’s Pain (vv. 19-22, 31-35)

vv. 19, 31 - many jews came to console them. mourning.
vv. 21, 32 - “if you had been here”
vv. 33-35 - Jesus saw their pain
“Jesus sees our pain”

V. Jesus’ Power (vv. 17, 23-27, 39-46)

v. 17 - “dead 4 days” (spirit for 3 days)
vv. 23-27
Physical death - v. 23
Spiritual death - vv. 25-26
vv. 39-46 - “Lazurus, come forth”

VI. Conclusion

Gods plan is better than our plan.
vv. 47-57
God sees our pain and is sensitive to it.
Jesus has the power.