Jesus Is ___: The Resurrection and the Life This Easter, we aren’t just celebrating an event—we’re living in the reality of it. Jesus declared, “I am the resurrection and the life.” In John 11, He raises Lazarus from the dead—not just to extend his life, but to point to a deeper truth: eternal life is found in Him. This message explores how Jesus meets us in both our intellect and emotions, why resurrection is not just future but present, and what it means to “take off the grave clothes” and walk in the freedom of new life. You weren’t made for death. You were made for resurrection life.
Title: Jesus Is the Resurrection and the Life
Main Text: John 11:1-44
Key Points:
The Setup: Lazarus' Sickness and Death
Jesus delays responding to Lazarus’ sickness not out of neglect but to reveal God’s glory (John 11:4, 15).
Sometimes God's greatest miracles are hidden inside our waiting.
Jesus Meets Us Where We Are
Martha approaches Jesus intellectually (“I know he will rise at the last day”)—Jesus gives her truth.
Mary approaches Jesus emotionally—Jesus responds with compassion (John 11:35, “Jesus wept”).
Jesus isn’t intimidated by your questions or crushed by your emotions—He meets you exactly where you are.
The Resurrection Is Personal and Present
Jesus doesn’t just promise resurrection one day—He says, “I am the resurrection and the life.” (John 11:25)
Eternal life doesn’t start after death—it starts the moment you believe.
The Miracle Beyond Lazarus
The miracle wasn’t simply that Lazarus lived longer—it’s that Jesus displayed His power over death itself.
Jesus isn’t just offering more time—He offers eternity.
Take Off the Grave Clothes
Lazarus comes out alive, but still bound (John 11:44).
What "grave clothes" are still wrapping you up? Fear, shame, bitterness, sin?
Jesus calls us to freedom—new life, new identity, new hope.
You Are Now People of the Resurrection
Romans 6:4-5: We were buried with Him and raised to live a new life.
2 Corinthians 5:17: The old is gone, the new has come.
Final Challenge:
Are you living like you’ve been raised with Christ? Or are you still wearing grave clothes that He’s already told you to leave behind?