How does John 11:22 connect to other instances of faith in the Gospels?

Faith Declared in John 11:22

“But even now I know that God will give You whatever You ask of Him.”

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Key Features of Martha’s Faith

• “Even now” confidence after her brother’s death

• Trust in Jesus’ unique relationship with the Father

• Expectation that whatever Jesus asks is granted

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Parallel Expressions of Faith in the Gospels

• Centurion at Capernaum – Matthew 8:8–10; Luke 7:7–9

“Only say the word, and my servant will be healed.”

• Hemorrhaging woman – Mark 5:28; Matthew 9:21

“If I just touch His garments, I will be healed.”

• Jairus, ruler of the synagogue – Mark 5:23; Luke 8:50

“Come and lay Your hands on her so that she will be healed and live.”

• Syrophoenician mother – Matthew 15:27; Mark 7:28

“Even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.”

• Mary at Cana – John 2:3–5

“They have no more wine…Do whatever He tells you.”

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Common Threads Linking These Accounts

• Recognition of Jesus’ authority that transcends circumstances (distance, disease, death)

• Appeal to His intercession with the Father or direct command

• Persistence that presses past obstacles—social barriers, timing, discouraging news

• Jesus’ commendation or response that affirms the believer’s faith

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Progression of Revelation

1. Healing at a distance (Centurion)

2. Healing through touch (Hemorrhaging woman)

3. Raising from the point of death (Jairus’ daughter)

4. Deliverance for an outsider (Syrophoenician daughter)

5. Provision in daily need (Cana)

6. Power over death already accomplished (Martha and Lazarus)

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Encouragement for Today

• Faith speaks even when natural hope is gone (“even now”).

• Jesus’ union with the Father guarantees the answer that glorifies God (John 11:40).

• Every prior Gospel instance of faith sets the stage for the greatest sign—victory over the grave—affirming that trusting Christ is never misplaced.