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Part 10 – Resurrection of Lazarus
Sickness, sorrow, death, compassion, joy
Brother of Mary and Martha
Lived in Bethany
Jesus often visited with them
The CallJn.11:1-3
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
25 Miles25 Miles
The DelayJn.11:4-16
Perea - beyond Jordan
Stayed two more days
Busy doing good
Disciples concerned about going backTried to stone you
Lazarus Sleeps
The DelayJn.11:4-16
v. 9-10
Walk in day He had an allotted time to do his work
We have a time to do what the Lord has commanded us
MournersJn.11:17-37
Lazarus dead for 4 days
Sisters cameMartha then Mary
He did not shun sorrow - knew it was real
“Jesus Wept” - compassion
The TombJn.11:38-44
Others raisedJairus’ daughterWidow’s son
Lazarus was dead for 4 daysSisters felt Jesus could have preventedImplied – takes more power to raise dead
The TombJn.11:38-44
Jesus prayed
“Lazarus, Come Forth”
Power in the word Rom.1:16 “power of God”
The TombJn.11:38-44
Raised Lazarus
Not for His sake
Not for sake of sisters
To Glorify God
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
Not too hard for the Lord - Acts 26:8
Power over the dead
Can and will raise the dead – John 5:28-29
Is the Resurrection and the life – Jn. 11:25
Voice of Jesus will call us – 1 Thess. 4:13-18
Many believed - John 11:45
Some told the Pharisees - John 11:46
Chief priests and Pharisees planned to put Jesus to death - John 11:47-53
Stronger faith - John 20:30-31
Prepare for your resurrection !Obey GospelRepentDedicated life
“He has done all things well” Mark 7:37
Part 10 – Resurrection of Lazarus
Sermon by Arthur Pigman
Evans Church of Christ
515 Gibbs Road
Evans, Ga. 30809
706-855-1249
[email protected]@bellsouth.net
www.evansgachurchofchrist.orgwww.evansgachurchofchrist.org
Sunday Evening April 6, 2014
