Scripture Reference: John 11:1-6, 17-44
In John 11, When death overcomes one of Jesus good friends, the One who proclaims Himself to be the Resurrection and the Life shines forth. Against the backdrop of death, Jesus, in His Words and Actions, display the character of God and calls all to trust Him as Resurrection and Life. He is comfort in pain and death and He is the master of bringing life out of death.

Sermon Points:

• Jesus Waits (vv. 1-6)
• Jesus Weeps (vv.33-35)
• Jesus Rages (vs. 33, 38)
• Jesus Wins (vv. 25-26, 29-44)

Scripture Reference: John 8:12-13, 28-38
Jesus makes one of his seven I am statements when he refers to himself as the light of the world. Light dispels darkness, light reveals the truth about things that otherwise would never be seen if they remained in darkness. Jesus as light reveals the uncomfortable truth about humanity, the truth about God, and the transformation that He brings in the lives of his followers. Do you want to live in truth? Come to the light?