“Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies. And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?””
In plain words: Jesus says that He Himself is the one who raises people to new life. Anyone who trusts Him will go on living with God, even after their body dies.
What John 11:25-26 means.
Jesus told a grieving sister, “I am the resurrection and the life.” Death is not the final word for those who believe in Him.
Common questions about John 11:25-26
Who was Jesus talking to, and why did He say this?
Jesus was talking to Martha. Her brother Lazarus had died four days earlier, and she was heartbroken. Jesus did not rush past her pain. He told her who He is: the one who has power over death. Then He went to the tomb and called Lazarus out alive. You can read the whole scene in [[John 11:38-44]]. Jesus was not just offering comfort with nice words. He was showing that death is not stronger than He is.
Apply it today: Read the story of Lazarus in John 11 slowly today, starting at the beginning.
If believers still die, what does "will never die" mean?
Everyone's body dies, and Jesus knew that. He even wept at Lazarus's tomb. So He means something deeper. For those who trust Him, death is not the end of their life. They go on living with God, and one day God will raise them up, just as Jesus rose from the grave. You can read about this hope in [[1 Corinthians 15:20-22]]. Death is real, and it hurts. But for those who trust Jesus, it does not get the last word.
Apply it today: Take a quiet minute to remember someone you have lost and thank God for the life they lived.
What does it mean to believe in Jesus?
Believing in Jesus is more than agreeing that He lived long ago. It means trusting Him with your life, the way you trust a bridge by walking across it. It also means turning away from what is wrong and following Him. At the end of this verse, Jesus asks Martha if she believes. It is a real question, asked gently, and she answers it honestly. You can read her answer in [[John 11:27]]. Jesus invites people to trust Him, and He never forces anyone.
Apply it today: Say a short, honest prayer today, telling Jesus what you trust Him with and what you are still unsure about.
Ask anything about it.
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Live it today.
Read John 11 today and hear Jesus say it to you.
Pray it back.
Jesus, You are the resurrection and the life. I believe You.
Carry it all day.
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