Lazarus — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on lazarus, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · John 11:1 (KJV)
In what town did Lazarus live?
Answer: Bethany
Study note. Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany.
Lesson 2 · John 11:1 (KJV)
Who were Lazarus' sisters?
Answer: Mary and Martha
Study note. The town of Mary and her sister Martha.
Lesson 3 · John 11:17 (KJV)
How long had Lazarus been in the tomb when Jesus arrived?
Answer: Four days
Study note. Found that he had lain in the grave four days already.
Lesson 4 · John 11:25 (KJV)
What did Jesus say to Martha about Himself?
Answer: I am the resurrection, and the life
Study note. Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life.
Lesson 5 · John 11:35 (KJV)
What is the shortest verse in the Bible, recorded at Lazarus' tomb?
Answer: Jesus wept
Study note. Jesus wept.
Lesson 6 · John 11:39 (KJV)
What did Jesus command at the tomb?
Answer: Take ye away the stone
Study note. Jesus said, Take ye away the stone.
Lesson 7 · John 11:43 (KJV)
What did Jesus cry with a loud voice?
Answer: Lazarus, come forth
Study note. He cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.
Lesson 8 · John 11:44 (KJV)
How did Lazarus come out of the tomb?
Answer: Bound hand and foot with graveclothes
Study note. He that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes.
Lesson 9 · John 12:10 (KJV)
What did the chief priests then plot against Lazarus?
Answer: To put him also to death
Study note. The chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to death.
Lesson 10 · John 11:1 (KJV)
In which gospel is the raising of Lazarus recorded?
Answer: John
Study note. Only the Gospel of John records the raising of Lazarus.
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does lazarus point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?