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John 11:1–46, Part 2

John 11:1–46, Part 2

Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead

Jesus mourning Lazarus.

In the previous lesson, you identified principles from the account of the Savior raising Lazarus from the dead. This lesson will give you the opportunity to teach a principle that can help you and others receive the Savior’s help during life’s challenges.

Impact of teaching

Reflect on a time when you were taught something about Jesus Christ or His gospel that had a deep impact on you.

  • How was it taught to you?

  • Why was it so impactful?

Jesus Christ is the Master Teacher. As He taught with power and the Spirit, those who listened with humility felt deeply the impact of His teachings (see John 3:2; John 6:35, 68-69).

  • What are some examples of people being significantly influenced by the Savior’s teaching?

Reflect on the Savior’s example and your own experiences as you prepare and teach a brief lesson based on the account of the Savior raising Lazarus from the dead in John 11:1–46. One element of the Savior’s teaching was that He always taught true doctrine and principles. In this lesson, you will have the opportunity to follow the Savior’s example as you teach a true principle. As you develop your ability to teach in the Savior’s way, you can become more like Him.

Lazarus

Recall as much of the account of the Savior raising Lazarus from the dead as you can. If necessary, read the following summary.

Mary and Martha sent word to Jesus that their brother Lazarus was sick. Jesus purposefully delayed His journey and arrived four days after Lazarus had died. With love and compassion, Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. This dramatic display of divine power emphasized that Jesus was the chosen Messiah and had power over death. After learning of this miracle, the chief priests and Pharisees plotted to kill Jesus and Lazarus.

Your lesson

Prepare a lesson using a principle we can learn from John 11. Choose one principle from the following options that you are most interested in or that you feel is most relevant to teenagers.

Writing on a piece of paper with a pen or pencil. 1. Do the following in your study journal:

Respond to the following prompts to help you create an outline for your lesson. Consider spending 15 to 20 minutes to prepare your lesson and 5 to 10 minutes to teach it.

  1. How can you introduce the principle you chose in a way that helps those you teach understand why it’s important?

  2. Which verses would you read with those you teach to best illustrate this principle? (If you know of an additional scripture account, scripture passage, or statement by a Church leader that could help those you teach understand the principle, consider writing it here as well.)

  3. What does this principle teach you about the Savior? Consider asking those you teach to share what they learn about Jesus Christ from this principle.

  4. What could you share about how this principle has helped you? What blessings have come from living it? Consider inviting those you teach to share experiences as well.

  5. Write down your thoughts about the principle you are teaching and a brief explanation of how it strengthens your testimony of Jesus Christ. Share your testimony if you feel impressed to do so.

Writing on a piece of paper with a pen or pencil. 2. Teach your lesson to a family member or friend. When you are finished, answer the following questions in your study journal:

  • What did you learn from this experience?

  • How can preparing lessons and teaching others help you and others come closer to and become more like the Savior?

Optional: Want to Learn More?

Additional resources

The following videos and talks can help you prepare and teach your lesson. You might use these resources in one or more of the following ways:

  • to better understand the principle you are teaching

  • to identify truths, stories, or insights that you can share in your own words while teaching

  • to find statements or video clips that you could display for those you are teaching

All of the videos listed can be found at ChurchofJesusChrist.org.

Lesson option 1: The Savior can perform miracles in our lives as we act with faith in Him during our trials

  • Neil L. Andersen, “Faith Is Not by Chance, but by Choice” (general conference, Oct. 2015) (watch from time code 1:40 to 4:32).

    15:1

    Faith Is Not by Chance, but by Choice

  • “Finding the Incredible: What Cancer and Trials Can Teach Us” (5:33).

    5:33

    Finding the Incredible: What Cancer and Trials Can Teach Us

Lesson option 2: God’s miracles in our lives come according to His will and timing

  • Jeffrey R. Holland, “Waiting on the Lord,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2020, 115–17.

  • Jeffrey R. Holland, “Good Things to Come” (4:55).

    4:55

    Good Things to Come

Lesson option 3: We can follow the example of Jesus Christ by showing compassion to others

Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “You Are My Hands,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2010, 68–75.

“Mourn With Those That Mourn” (watch from time code 8:54 to 11:36).

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Mourn with Those That Mourn—Hope Works

Lesson option 4: We can see God’s love and power manifested as He strengthens and comforts us during our struggles

  • John C. Pingree Jr., “I Have a Work for Thee” (general conference, Oct. 2017) (watch from time code 5:49 to 6:48).

    10:25

    "I Have a Work for Thee"

  • “Using Your Trials to Help Others—Hope Works” (watch from time code 4:05 to 10:54).

    14:54

    Using Your Trials to Help Others—Hope Works

Lesson option 5: Jesus Christ has power over life and death

  • D. Todd Christofferson, “The Resurrection of Jesus Christ,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2014, 111–14.

  • Paul V. Johnson, “And There Shall Be No More Death” (general conference, Apr. 2016) (watch from time code 0:17 to 4:56).

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    And There Shall Be No More Death