The Good News: The Gospel According to John

The Resurrection and the Life

Sunday April 5, 2026 - Pastor Wungreiso Valui

John 11 & John 20

"I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this? John 11: 25

1. When God Feels Late - The Pain of "If Only" (John 11)

"Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died." (v21, 32)

Question: Where in your life are you saying, "If only God had shown up differently?"

2. When God Enters Pain - He Feels What We Feel

Jesus wept v35

Question: Are you allowing Jesus into your pain, or are you carrying it alone?

3. When It's Too Late - Jesus Works Beyond Human Limits

"He has been dead four days." (v39)

Question: What situation in your life feels beyond hope-but needs to be surrendered to Jesus?

4. When Jesus Speaks - Death Obeys

"Lazarus, come forth!" (v43)

Question: What area of your life needs to hear the voice of Jesus and come alive again?

TRANSITION - A Miracle Pointing To Something Far Greater

5. When Darkness Covers Everything - The Silence of Saturday (John 20)

"While it was still dark..." v1 "The disciples went away again to their own homes." (v10)

Question: Where have you quietly given up and gone back to what feels safe or familiar?

6. When Jesus Calls Your Name - Resurrection Becomes Personal

"Woman, why are you weeping?" "Whom are you seeking?"v15

Question: Do you recognize the voice of Jesus calling you personally today?

7. Do Not Hold On - A New Relationship (John 20)

"Do not cling to Me..."v17

Question: What are you still holding on to that is keeping you from fully following Jesus?

8. When Fear Locks You In - Jesus Walks In

"Peace be with you." (v19) "Receive the Holy Spirit." (v21)

Question: Are you ready to receive His peace and His Spirit?

THE QUESTION (CENTER MOMENT): Do you believe this?" (John 11:26)

ONE CLEAR NEXT STEP: Come Out.

Come out of fear. Come out of sin. Come out of hopelessness. Come out of spiritual death. And hear Jesus say: "Loose him, and let him go."