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