2. Martha’s GREAT Faith! §John 11:21 – “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died.” §22 – “I know that whatever You ask of God, God will give You.” §24 – “I know that he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day.” §27 – “Yes, Lord, I believe that You are the Christ, the Son of God,....”

3. Spiritual & Physical §John 11:25-26 – Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection & the life [spiritual] He who believes in Me, though he may die [physically], he shall live [spiritually]. 26 And whoever lives [physically] & believes in Me shall never die [spiritually].

4. Physical Death & Life §Physical death occurs when the spirit leaves the body (Jas 2:26). §Physical life occurs when the spirit inhabits the body (Ecc 12:7; Zech 12:1).

5. Spiritual Death §Spiritual death occurs when the spirit leaves the presence & fellowship of God. l Gen 2:16-17; Eph 4:17-19; Isaiah 59:1-2; cf. Ezek 18:20; Rom 6:23; Jas 1:14-15

6. Spiritual Life §Spiritual life occurs when the spirit is united with God, the source of all life, in a common bond of fellowship. l 1 John 1:7-9

7. Spiritual Life §John 11:25-26 – Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection & the life [spiritual] He who believes in Me, though he may die [physically], he shall live [spiritually]. 26 And whoever lives [physically] & believes in Me shall never die [spiritually].

8. A Living Death §1 Tim 5:6 (widows) – But she who lives in pleasure is dead [spiritually] while she lives. [physically] l Unforgiven: Mark 11:25-26 l Condemnation: John 5:28-29; 2 Thess 1:7-10; Mark 9:43-44; Rev 20:11-21:8

9. Spiritual Life §John 11:25-26 – Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection & the life [spiritual] He who believes in Me, though he may die [physically], he shall live [spiritually]. 26 And whoever lives [physically] & believes in Me shall never die [spiritually].

10. Jesus: Source of Life §Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth & the life”! (John 14:6) l John 10:10-11; John 20:30-31; Gal 2:20; John 4:13-14; John 6:63; 1 John 5:11-12; Rev 21:6- 7; Rev 22:1, 17 Born again: John 3:5; 1 Pet 1:22-26 Sins forgiven: Col 2:12-13; cf. 1:14; Rom 6:3-11 Book of Life: Phil 4:3; Luke 10:20; Rev 20:15

11. Jesus Proved He Is Life! §Jesus proved in the physical realm what He is in the spiritual realm l “Bread of life” (John 6:35) l “Light of the world” (John 9:5) l “Lazarus, come forth” (John 11:43-44). l “Destroy this temple, & in three days I will raise it up” (John 2:18-19).

12. What This Means To Us §We can GRIEVE in hope, when a faithful Christian dies (1 Thess 4:14, 16-17). §We can face DEATH with hope, when our time comes (Heb 6:13-20). §We can face LIFE with hope (Phil 4:5; 1 Pet 3:12; 1 Pet 1:3-4; John 10:10; Heb 8:1- 2; 1 Tim 2:5; 1 John 2:1; Rom 8:34).

13. “Do You Believe This?” §John 11:21 – Now Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died” §John 11:32 – When Mary came where Jesus was, & saw Him, she fell down at His feet, saying to Him, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died.”

14. “Do You Believe This?” §Luke 7:6, 7, 9 – The centurion sent friends to Him, saying to Him, “Lord, do not trouble Yourself, for I am not worthy that You should enter under my roof. 7 Therefore I did not even think myself worthy to come to You. But say the word, and my servant will be healed …9 When Jesus heard these things, He marveled at him, & turned around & said to the crowd that followed Him, “I say to you, I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel!”

15. “Do You Believe This?” §Jesus is ABLE to rule the universe from Heaven. l Matt 28:18; Eph 1:20-23; 1 Pet 1:22 §Jesus is ABLE grant spiritual life from Heaven to those who obey Him. l John 11:25-26; Heb 5:9; Mark 16:16

16. Jesus is also the resurrection! § Col 3:1-4 – If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.