Chapter 11 is a very significant chapter in John’s gospel. Chapters 1-11 talks about Jesus’ earthly ministry, which lasted about 3 years. Chapters 12-19 talks about the things that happened in the week leading up to

Jesus’ crucifixion. Chapter 11 is significant in that it serves as the conclusion to the first half as well as the introduction to the second half of John’s gospel. This chapter is also significant in that it has the last

and the climax of Jesus’ miracles.