John 11-12

John 10-11 Study Guide – to be discussed October 28
[Note: In John 10, verses 1-21 relate events that occurred directly after the events recorded in John 9. The events described in John 10:22-42 happened 2-3 months later.]
Day 1: Read John 10:1-10 (with footnote 8a), 2 Nephi 31:17-18, D&C 18:34-36, D&C 64:34, D&C 66:2
1. Does a good shepherd lead or drive his sheep? What is required of the sheep? (See also D&C 18:34-36.)



2. Mark the third “I AM” statement in John 10:9. Read 2 Nephi 31:17-18. What does the “gate” represent in this scripture block? Why did Jesus identify himself with “the door of the sheep”?



3. Read D&C 64:34 and D&C 66:2 with John 10:10. How can we claim the promise the Savior made in John 10:10, to have a more abundant life?



Day 2: Read John 10:11-21 (with footnote 18c), Isaiah 40:11, Psalm 23, Ezekiel 34:11-16, 1 Nephi 22:25, Mosiah 26:20-22
4. Mark the fourth “I AM” statement in John 10:11. Read all references listed above. What does the good shepherd do for his sheep – physically and spiritually?




5. Why do hirelings abandon the sheep? Who were the “hirelings” in John 9? Without using names, who might be seen as hirelings today?



6. From whom did Jesus inherit the ability to lay down his life? From whom did he inherit the power to take it up again?



Day 3: Read John 10:22-42
7. How did Jesus answer the question about his Messiahship in John 10:24?



8. What can we do to be counted among the Lord’s sheep? List promises from John 10:27-29.



9. Why did the leaders of the Jews want to stone Jesus? What witness did Jesus call to their attention? Does it sounds as though some of them listened and followed him?




BONUS: How many times did the Lord refer to his sheep recognizing his voice in John 10?


Day 4: Read John 11:1-16 (with footnotes 2a, 16a), Bible Dictionary entry, “Bethany”
10. Who were Mary, Martha and Lazarus? Look up “Bethany” in the Bible Dictionary. What does the name “Bethany” mean?



11. Why was Jesus glad he had not been in Bethany when Lazarus was dying?



12. What did Thomas offer in John 11:16?



Day 5: Read John 11:17-29 (with footnotes 17a, 18a)
13. How long had Lazarus been dead when Jesus arrived in Bethany?


14. Mark the “I AM” statement in John 11:25? How does it relate to the situation with Lazarus?



15. List the progressive steps in Martha’s testimony, from John 11:21-28.




Day 6: Read John 11:30-42
16. Why do you think Jesus wept?



17. Which of Martha’s statements shows she didn’t yet understand Jesus’ power and/or intent to ease her pain?



18. What was the purpose of the Savior’s prayer in John 11:41-42?



BONUS: How do you think you would have reacted to the sight of Lazarus come back from the dead?


Day 7: Read John 11:43-57
19. Give two reasons Lazarus was raised from the dead.



20. For what purpose did the chief priests and Pharisees sit in counsel?


21. Who was Caiaphus? How was his statement in John 11:50-52 ironic and prophetic?