Key Ideas
Faith Fact
I can believe for the impossible.
Faith Verse
1 Corinthians 16:13–14 (NLT)
Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love.
Question of the Day: How can you stand firm in faith for the impossible?
Read about It
Read: John 11:21–44
Death seems like an impossible situation. Jesus can change things, though. Martha knew that God would give Jesus whatever He asked for. She also said that Jesus was the Messiah. Martha knew He had the authority. Some people questioned why Jesus didn’t heal Lazarus. But Jesus had told Martha that Lazarus would rise again. Was there a limit to Jesus’ authority? Absolutely not. His friends pain moved Jesus’ heart. He felt their sorrow deeply. He knew they had faith in Him, so Jesus showed up in power. With all power and authority, He called Lazarus to come out of the grave. On that day, the impossible became possible.
You may think something in your life can’t be fixed, like it’s dead. This feeling doesn’t have to be a death, but it could be the feeling you have when a bad situation seems like it will never get better. Maybe someone in your family is sick. You may have lost a friend. The person you are praying for to know Jesus still hasn’t chosen to follow Jesus. You may have given up on a dream. Coming back to life seems like the most impossible thing of all. In the Bible, you see that nothing is impossible with God. He has all power and authority to bring the dead back to life! When you keep trusting in Jesus and asking and praying, He hears you, understands your feelings, and will comfort you. Trust that He loves you—that is the greatest miracle of all! And keep believing that He can do the impossible!
Talk about It
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Question 1. What did Jesus tell Martha was going to happen? Answer 1. “Your brother will rise again.” (John 11:23)
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Question 2. What were other people thinking about Jesus in verse 37? Answer 2. He healed the blind man. They wondered why He didn’t keep His friend Lazarus from dying. (John 11:37)
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| Question 3. How did this story show Jesus’ authority and power?
Answer 3. Answers will vary.
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| Question 4. What did you notice about Jesus’ emotions? What does that mean for you?
Answer 4. Answers will vary.
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| Question 5. How can you stand firm in faith for the impossible?
Answer 5. Answers will vary. |
Pray about It
Dear Jesus, I know that You are the Messiah. Whatever I ask in faith, You can do. You are the God of the impossible, and I believe in You. For all the things I am praying for right now, I am trusting in You to answer them. I will keep asking and keep believing! Thank You that You are the God of miracles. I can’t wait to see all the miracles You will do in my life. Let them bring glory to Your name so other people will know and trust in You. Amen.