Lent · Stilling Waves Bible

John 11

Read John 11 slowly, once or twice. Then sit with this:

Near Lazarus' tomb, Jesus wept alongside Mary before calling his friend out. He does not hurry past your grief. Let him stand with you at whatever tomb you face.

Three questions for the group

1. Read John 11 aloud, slowly. Which word or phrase stays with you?
2. Where does God seem to have arrived late in your life, and what would it be like to tell him so as plainly as Martha did?
3. Who might you help unbind, and who might help unbind you?

Questions 2 and 3 are personal: share only what you want to share.

Close with a minute of silence, then pray in your own words.

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Handout 26 is always John 11: the numbers never change. For another chapter, see all the readings.