A Simple Yet Difficult Step
Grave Robbers Week #2
A Simple Yet Difficult Step
John 11:7-16
- No matter your situation, Jesus has no limitations
- Everyone has a next step. And that next step is always the right step
Finally, he said to his disciples, “Let’s go back to Judea.” John 11:7
- The next step may be simple, but it’s not easy
But his disciples objected. “Rabbi,” they said, “only a few days ago the people in Judea were trying to stone you. Are you going there again?” John 11:8
- Jesus calls us from convenience to commitment
Jesus replied, “There are twelve hours of daylight every day. During the day people can walk safely. They can see because they have the light of this world. 10 But at night there is danger of stumbling because they have no light.” John 11:9-10
Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.” John 8:12
- Connection brings clarity
Then he said, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but now I will go and wake him up.” 12 The disciples said, “Lord, if he is sleeping, he will soon get better!” 13 They thought Jesus meant Lazarus was simply sleeping, but Jesus meant Lazarus had died. 14 So he told them plainly, “Lazarus is dead. John 11:11-14
- As long as Jesus is involved, the story is not over!
And for your sakes, I’m glad I wasn’t there, for now you will really believe. Come, let’s go see him.” 16 Thomas, nicknamed the Twin, said to his fellow disciples, “Let’s go, too—and die with Jesus.” John 11:15-16
- Our next step is about progress, not punishment
“My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the Lord. “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine. 9 For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:8-9