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In this episode we read John 11:1-50 and discuss the story of Jesus raising his friend Lazarus from the dead. Jesus got word that Lazarus was sick, but he stayed where he was long enough for Lazarus to die. His disciples couldn't believe when he wanted to go back to Judea because the Jewish leaders had already tried to kill him there. When they arrived, Lazarus' sisters, Martha and Mary both approached Jesus separately saying, "If you had been here, my brother would not have died." Jesus knew he was going to raise Lazarus from the dead, and he still entered into his friends' pain, weeping alongside them. Then, in a powerful display of his divinity, Jesus yelled in a loud voice - "Lazarus, come out!" Lazarus walked out of the tomb!

This miracle set the stage for Jesus to be betrayed, arrested, and crucified.

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In this episode, we use a few different parts of scripture to talk about sin, then we finish up with the story of Jesus talking with a rich young man. The man asks Jesus what must be done to inherit eternal life. Jesus invites to man give up all his stuff and come follow him, but instead of following, the man turns around and walks away.

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

• Some of the scriptures used today: John 8:24, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Mark 10:17–31.
• Adam and Eve were guilty of sin and because of their fall, all of creation is broken as a result.
• Understanding sin makes the world make sense.
• Definitions of sin.
• The difference between sin and sins.
• The payment for sin is death.
• Always share the hope of Jesus even when talking about sin.
• Never shame people about sin. Share the truth!
• Sin is a heart posture.

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Jesus and his disciples travel through Samaria and Jesus encounters a Samaritan woman at a well. They have a conversation, Jesus tells her all about her life, and tells her who he really is. She goes into town and tells everyone!

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

• Jesus didn't really have to pass through Samaria for traveling purposes, but he did have to so he could encounter the woman.
• Jesus crosses cultural barriers by talking to a Samaritan woman.
• Jesus has physical needs. He's fully human.
• Jesus knows everything about the woman.
• We can't assume the reason why this woman had 5 husbands, but we can focus on her husbands.
• Jesus chose a Samaritan woman to be the first person to reveal who he is.
• It is ok for us to point out sin.
• Jesus doesn't shame her, but he tells her the truth about her.
• Our testimonies are important ways to communicate the Gospel.

RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED

• Map of the Holy Land in Jesus' day
• The Isle of Patmos where John was exiled

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