The Resurrection of Lazarus
This man, the brother of Mary and Martha, had been in the tomb for four days before Jesus arrived.
Who is Lazarus?
This woman took a liter of costly perfume made of pure nard and anointed Jesus’ feet.
Who is Mary (sister of Lazarus)?
The crowd took branches from these trees and went out to meet Jesus as He entered the city.
What are palm trees?
This High Priest unknowingly prophesied that Jesus would die for the Jewish nation to prevent the whole nation from perishing.
Who is Caiaphas?
"Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died."
Who are Martha and Mary? (Both said it separately)
When Jesus saw Mary weeping, the shortest verse in the Bible records this emotional response.
What is "Jesus wept"?
This disciple objected to the use of the expensive perfume, claiming the money should have been given to the poor.
Who is Judas Iscariot?
This Hebrew word, meaning "Save us now," was shouted by the crowds.
What is Hosanna?
After Lazarus was raised, the chief priests made plans to kill not only Jesus but also this man.
Who is Lazarus?
"Let us also go, that we may die with him."
Who is Thomas (called Didymus)?
Jesus told Martha, "I am the resurrection and the life," and promised that anyone who believes in Him will never do this.
What is die (spiritually/forever)?
The perfume used by Mary was valued at this amount, roughly equivalent to a year's wages.
What is three hundred denarii?
To fulfill prophecy, Jesus entered Jerusalem while sitting on this animal.
What is a young donkey (or donkey’s colt)?
Following the miracle, Jesus no longer moved publicly among the people but withdrew to a village called this, near the wilderness.
What is Ephraim?
"Sir, we would like to see Jesus."
Who are the Greeks?
Upon arriving at the tomb, Jesus gave this specific command regarding the entrance.
What is "Take away the stone"?
Jesus defended Mary’s actions, stating she had kept the perfume for the day of His _______.
What is burial?
The crowds hailed Jesus with this specific title, saying, "Blessed is the ______ of Israel!"
Who is the King?
In Chapter 12, Jesus used the metaphor of this type of "seed" to explain that it must fall into the ground and die to produce a harvest.
What is a kernel of wheat?
"Unbind him, and let him go."
Who is Jesus?
These were the first three words Jesus shouted to bring the deceased man out of the tomb.
What is "Lazarus, come out!"?
According to John 12:6, Judas didn't care about the poor but was actually this, often stealing from the money bag.
What is a thief?
The Pharisees complained that their efforts to stop Jesus were failing, saying this hyperbole: "Look, the whole ______ has gone after him!"
What is the world?
John 12 notes that many even among the leaders believed in Him, but they would not openly acknowledge it for fear of being put out of this building.
What is the synagogue?
"Father, glorify your name!"
Who is Jesus?