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Part 8 – Resurrection of Lazarus
Jn. 11:1-44
Resurrection of Lazarus
Sickness, sorrow, death, compassion, joy
Brother of Mary and Martha
Lived in Bethany
Jesus often visited with them
The Call
Lazarus of Bethany
“Therefore the sisters sent to Him, saying, "Lord, behold, He whom You love is sick.”
They knew that Jesus could heal him
Jn. 11:1-3
25 Miles
The Delay
Perea - beyond Jordan
Stayed 2 more days
Busy doing good
Disciples concerned about going back “tried to stone You” – v. 8
Lazarus Sleeps
Jn. 11:4-16
The Delay
He had an allotted time to do His work
We have a time to do what the Lord has commanded us – Jn. 1:11-12
“Walk in the day” – v. 9
Jn. 11:4-16
Mourners
Lazarus dead for 4 days
Sisters came, Martha then Mary
He did not shun sorrow - knew it was real
“Jesus Wept” - compassion
Jn. 11:17-37
The Tomb
Others Raised1. Jairus’ daughter – Mk. 52. Widow’s son – Lk. 7
Lazarus was dead for 4 days
Sisters felt Jesus could have prevented
Implied takes more power to raise dead
Jn. 11:38-44
The Tomb
Jesus spoke to the living, dead
Jn. 11:38-44
- stone to be removed
- “Lord by this time is decaying: for he has been dead four days” – Jn. 11:39
- In grave 4 days – Jn. 11:17
- Body had begun to decay – Jn. 11:39
- Had on grave clothes – Jn. 11:44
Jesus prayed
“Lazarus, Come Forth”
Power in His word - Rom. 1:16 “power of God”
Jn. 11:38-44The Tomb
Raised Lazarus
- Not for His sake
- Not for sake of sisters
To Glorify God
Jn. 11:38-44The Tomb
Judas’ Decision to Betray Jesus
Just before PassoverMany people - wanted
to see Jesus
Had been fond of JesusWanted place in
kingdom
Became embitteredFailed to be crowned as
KingResented waste of his
time
?
What Does It Mean To Us?
Not too hard for the Lord - Acts 26:8
Power over the death
Can and will raise the dead – Jn. 5:28-29
Is the Resurrection and the life – Jn. 11:25
Voice of Jesus will call us – 1 Thess. 4:13-18
Result of Resurrection
1. Many believed - Jn. 11:45
2. Some told the Pharisees - Jn. 11:46
3. Chief priests and Pharisees planned to put Jesus to death - Jn. 11:47-53
What Effect Will ThisMiracle Have on You?
Stronger faith - Jn. 20:30-31
Prepare for your resurrection!
JesusA Miracle Worker
“He has done all things well” Mk. 7:37
GOD’S SIMPLE PLAN FOR SALVATION
hearbelieve
repentconfess
baptismACTS 3:22ACTS 3:22
JN. 8:24JN. 8:24
LK. 13:3LK. 13:3
JN. 12:42JN. 12:42
Acts 2:38Acts 2:38Rev. 2:10Rev. 2:10