The Dead Are Raised

Sermon 27 in Series

Luke 7:11-17

[11] Soon afterward he went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a great crowd went with him. [12] As he drew near to the gate of the town, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow, and a considerable crowd from the town was with her. [13] And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.” [14] Then he came up and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, “Young man, I say to you, arise.” [15] And the dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother. [16] Fear seized them all, and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has arisen among us!” and “God has visited his people!” [17] And this report about him spread through the whole of Judea and all the surrounding country.

DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions
1.   Where do we see God’s providence here? Why do we need these reminders?
2.   What does this passage highlight about Christ’s character? How is that both a charge and an invitation to the Christian reader?
3.   What makes this miracle so amazing? What details stand out to you?
4.   How does this story reiterate and heighten what we’ve already seen about Jesus’ authority and power? How does it prepare us for the next passage?
5.   In what ways does this miracle point forward to future resurrection? How is it a picture of conversion?
6.   What connection is Luke drawing between Jesus and Elijah? How are they both similar and different?
7.   What is the significance of the two large crowds? How do they relate to the response and report described in the last two verses?

References: 1 Kings 17:1-24 (corporate reading); Luke 24:44; 4:1, 14; Acts 10:38; Ruth 1:5; 1 Timothy 5:5; James 1:27; Hebrews 4:15; 2 Kings 4:18-37; Luke 4:26; John 14:6; 5:21; 10:18; Deuteronomy 18:15; Acts 3:22; Exodus 4:31.