Study note

John 11:26–27

  • Do you believe this?: Jesus was not simply asking Martha if he could bring Lazarus out of the grave. Martha already believed that Lazarus would rise again on the last day.

    Instead, Jesus asked a deeper question. Did Martha believe that life itself is connected to him?

  • “Yes, Lord”: Even though she did not fully understand, she acknowledged that Jesus was the Christ, God's chosen one. But she was still surprised by his power.