This week at Transit, we went through John 11:1-44. In this portion of Scripture, we see the seventh and final miracle in John’s Gospel, the resurrection of Lazarus from the dead. Throughout the whole book of John we read that Jesus gives life to people, and this time there is no different.

However, there is a double meaning in this particular passage, one that is a little unexpected. Instead of the normal natural verses supernatural misunderstanding, Jesus reverses the situation here. Usually the people talking with Jesus are too focused on the natural and He is trying to help them see supernaturally. But here, Jesus is speaking in a very natural sense and the people are looking too deeply.  Jesus continually wants people to see that He is in control of everything both natural and supernatural. Unfortunately our finite minds aren’t able to truly grasp the power of God and the implications  of it in our lives.

For you and I, it is important to note that Jesus gives us life, not only in the supernatural afterlife but also in the natural here-and-now life. John 10:10 talks about how Jesus offers us real, true, and abundant life. He isn’t just talking about an afterlife filled with great riches and mansions, He is talking about a life on earth overflowing with all of the fruits of the spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control) in abundance.

 Here are some things to think about this week...
1. Are you living the life that God promises in John 10:10 or do you feel like there is part of you that          needs to be called out from the grave?

2.  What causes you to feel spiritually dead?

3. What are things that you can do to push those things that make you feel spiritually dead out of your life? And when are you going to put that into effect?

4. What causes you to feel spiritually alive?

5. What are ways that you can make those things that make you have spiritual life into a habit? And when are you going to put that into effect?

In the comment box we would love to hear what you think about the following question: What does a person who is spiritually alive look like? What are their relationships like? And how can Transit or any individual church cater its programs to help foster that kind of person?