John 13:34–35. Disciples of Jesus Christ Are Distinguished by Love

After the Savior dismissed Judas, the setting was prepared for the Savior to give important teachings to the rest of the Apostles, as recorded in John 13:31–16:33. One of the first such teachings was the commandment to love others (see John 13:34–35). This commandment is also found in Leviticus 19:18. However, whereas in the Old Testament we are exhorted to love our neighbors as ourselves, here the Savior commands us to love one another as He loves us.

As you study the raising of Lazarus, found in John 11:17–45, look for similarities between this miracle and the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. How do you think this miracle may have prepared the Savior’s disciples to believe in His Resurrection?