John 11:45-57
Key Verse: 11:45

“Therefore many of the Jews who had come to visit Mary, and had seen what Jesus did, put their faith in him.”

1. Read verse 45. Why had the Jews come to visit Mary? What did they see Jesus do? What was the response of many? What does it mean to “put their faith” in Jesus? Why is a decision necessary?

2. What did Jesus do to plant faith in people? Think about some of the things Jesus did in this Gospel to plant faith in people. How did he risk his life to plant faith?

3. Why did Jesus give his life so that people might believe? Why is faith so important? (See also Jn 20:31) How did God plant faith in Abraham? How did faith lead him to the spiritual realm? (Heb 11:1,9,10)

4. Read verses 46-48. What did those who did not believe do? Why and how did the political-religious leaders try to stamp out faith in Jesus? How did John view their efforts?

5. How did the high priest speak the truth in spite of himself? (49-53) How did ordinary people reveal their mindlessness? What event was impending? (54-57)