Why Did Jesus Raise Lazarus

Why did Jesus raise Lazarus?

Is it really necessary for Jesus to raise Lazarus and bring him back to earth if he is with God in Paradise? Isn’t it true that he would have been happy in Paradise?

Bible Answer:

The events surrounding Lazarus’ death and resurrection are exclusively found in the Gospel of John, which is the only gospel that does so. The events are detailed in the book of John 11.

The Event

We learn early in John 11 that Jesus was the one who was originally informed that Lazarus was unwell. However, Jesus did not hurry to Lazarus’s aid. As an alternative, He spoke the following and then stayed for two days before going to Lazarus’ house. However, when Jesus heard this, He said, “This disease is not meant to end in death, but rather to be used for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be exalted as a result of it.” John 11:4 (New American Standard Bible) As a consequence, Lazarus passed away.

As soon as Jesus arrived at Lazarus’ tomb, He issued an order for Lazarus to come forth (John 11:39-44).

As a result, they removed the stone.

John 11:40-41 (New American Standard Bible) Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead in order to bring God’s splendor to light.

A Greater Purpose

At the conclusion of John’s gospel, the Apostle John reveals that all of the events reported in his gospel have a single purpose. Many more signs were done in the presence of the disciples by Jesus, which are not included in this book; but, these have been recorded so that you may believe that Jesus is Christ, the Son of God, and that believing will result in your receiving life through His name. (NASB) 20:30 (John 20:30) Due to God’s desire for no one to perish in eternal torment, he is more concerned with our discovering Him than with any individual’s comfort.

Conclusion:

God is concerned with something higher than the happiness and joy of His people. He will punish us if we offend against Him (Heb. 12:4-17). His command to suffer for Him (Matt. 5:10-12) and to strive holiness are both found in Matthew 5:10-12. (1 Pet. 1:16). God raised Lazarus from the dead, not for Lazarus’ benefit, but for the glory and accomplishment of God’s plan. Those who follow Jesus are asked to do the following: “Therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, I implore you to offer your bodies as a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of devotion.” (NASB) 1 Corinthians 12:1 This is the product of a long-term partnership of love and affection.

Lessons from the Raising of Lazarus

The story of Jesus resurrecting Lazarus from the dead is one of three accounts of people who were raised from the grave by Jesus (besides Himself). We know that the disciples witnessed Jesus do numerous miracles that were not recorded in the Bible (John 20:30-31), therefore there may have been many more. The rising of Lazarus is something I want to look at as we get closer to Easter and Jesus’ own resurrection. Great life lessons may be learned from this narrative. Lazarus was the brother of Mary and Martha, two of Jesus’ closest companions, and he died in their presence.

Read the complete tale of Lazarus in John 11:1-44 to get the full picture.

Lazarus’ Sickness

When Lazarus was ill with an unidentified, life-threatening illness, his sisters, Mary and Martha, seeing that his situation was deteriorating, sent a distressing message to Jesus, who responded favorably. When Jesus received word of Lazarus’ illness while preaching outside of town, he said, “This disease will not result in death.” The purpose of the sacrifice is for God’s glory, in order that God’s Son may be exalted as a result of it.” (V4) After that, he remained in the same place for another two days.

Jesus is Never Late

In verse 5, we learn that Jesus adored this family and visited them on a regular basis. We could anticipate (like Lazarus’ relatives did) that He would rush to the scene to lend a hand. God’s timing, on the other hand, is not our timing. His tardiness in arriving at Lazarus is an excellent example. Jesus tells his followers, “Lazarus is dead, and I’m glad I wasn’t there to see it for your sake, so that you may believe,” when he eventually declares that he wants to go see him. “However, let us proceed to him.” (v14) Reflections: Just as Mary and Martha did not hesitate to rely on Jesus for assistance, we should not be hesitant to do the same.

We, too, are familiar with them thanks to the Bible.
This serves as a wonderful reminder that nothing is impossible for God, and that I should never be afraid to ask Him for anything!
Yes, I have.
When I feel like he is taking his time to respond (because of my timing), I must remember that he is the only one who understands what I need and when I need it.
His timing is impeccable at all times.
This will enable me to better survive the storms of life in the future.
When Lazarus died, it was done so that Jesus’ authority over death would be demonstrated to his disciples.
He was demonstrating that he had the ability to revive us from the dead.
Do I put my faith in him during difficult circumstances and perceive them as chances for Him to exhibit His glory?
This is a quote that I really like:

Jesus Comforts Mary and Martha

As Jesus neared Bethany, he learned that Lazarus had been dead for four days before his arrival. When Martha received word that Jesus was close by, she immediately rushed out to meet him. “Lord, if you had been present, my brother would not have died,” she said him when she met him. “However, I am confident that God will grant you anything you request even now.” (v21). Her complete trust in the power of Jesus was on full show. After hearing Jesus say, “Your brother will rise again,” she concluded that he was referring to the resurrection on the final day of the week.

I guarantee that everyone who believes in me will survive, even if he or she dies, and that anyone who lives while believing in me will never die.
Mary, despairing in her grief, dropped at his knees and uttered precisely what her sister had said: “Lord, if you had been present, my brother would not have died.” “If you had been here, my brother would not have died,” Mary murmured.
(v33,35) Some analysts argue that he was sobbing not just out of compassion for his companions, but also because of the condition of death that he believed to be the retribution for sin on the entire world.
He is the only one who can provide genuine, long-lasting relief.
What was Martha’s response?
When Jesus asks us if we believe in Him, he expects to hear an answer like this from everyone.
He witnessed his friends’ suffering as a result of their loss and felt compassion for them.

He witnessed the punishment of death and was pained as a result of it. Jesus has the same compassion for us as he did for his disciples. We may express our grief and disappointments to him in confidence. Make a note of it for later!

Jesus Raises Lazarus From the Dead

Jesus approached the tomb and requested that the stone be removed from its place of rest. Martha informs him that Lazarus has been dead for four days and that there would be a ” foul stench ” when he arrives (v39) When she questions Jesus, he gently reminds her, “Did I not say that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?” (v40) As they moved the stone away, Jesus raised his eyes to the heavens and expressed gratitude to his Father for always hearing his prayers. The fact that everyone in the audience would witness this miracle and have the opportunity to believe that his Father had sent him was something he was grateful for.

I’m trying to picture the sight as they remove the stone off the path.
What did they anticipate to happen?
“Lazarus, come out!” Jesus cried out in a loud voice at that moment.
Jesus instructs them to remove the pieces of linen from around his neck and “let him go.” Consider the fact that when Jesus praised his Father, he was already acknowledging that his petition had been answered.
Consider the implications of this for how we react in trust to Jesus via prayer.
He demonstrated to the audience, as well as to us, the power of eternal life triumphing over death.
It was being unwell that he remembered as the last thing he remembered.

Can you imagine the feelings of delight and gratitude that accompanied that day?

What were his responses when he found out?

He had to be there!

He has summoned each and every one of us from our graves.

What am I supposed to do and say?

Resurrection- Our New Life

When Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, he used his own words. Lazarus recognized his good buddy calling him by name and answered appropriately. He also addresses everyone of us by our first names. When we believe and come to Him, the beginning of our everlasting existence is marked! The unlimited love of God and the rich life that he offers are never far away from our grasp. Blessings! AnnMarie Photo courtesy of Ben Burton through Pixabay.

The Mighty Miracles Of Jesus: Bringing Lazarus Back To Life

The miracles Jesus accomplished during His career totaled more than 40, including curing the sick, transforming the natural components of nature, and even resurrecting people from the dead. Generally speaking, a miracle is defined as an occurrence that occurs outside of the realm of normalcy. The depth of His love for us will be shown to us as we examine one of His miracles in greater detail each month. Understanding Jesus’ miracles has the potential to transform your life, and it all begins with trusting in Him via confidence in Him.

Lazarus is a Hebrew name that, curiously enough, translates as ‘God is my assistance.’ In the event that Lazarus became unwell, his sisters sent a message to Jesus, in which they stated, “Lord, the one you love is sick.” Jesus waited two days after learning of Lazarus’s death before visiting him at his home.

Martha hurried up to Jesus and greeted him enthusiastically.

“If you had been here, my brother would have lived.” Then Jesus spoke the words that would change everything: “I am the resurrection and the life.” Even if a person dies while believing in me, that person will live; and whomever lives while believing in me will never die.” It was probable that Jesus had not yet entered the hamlet in order to avoid drawing attention to himself because he was just a short distance away from Jerusalem, where the Jewish authorities were conspiring against Him.

While Mary and Martha were lamenting their brother’s death, Jesus stood near the tomb, where they were both sobbing and crying.
Mary and Martha were instructed by Jesus to remove the stone from the tomb.
When Lazarus emerged from the tomb, he had been totally recovered, and Jesus instructed the crowd to remove his burial cloths.
Jesus revealed that He has the ability to defeat death.
Following this miracle, the chief priests and Pharisees devised a plan to assassinate Jesus, claiming that so many witnesses had become believers and disciples of Jesus.
Jesus feels pity for our situation.
Jesus is concerned about our anguish.
He is always there for us.
We may find ourselves in a similar scenario as Mary and Martha, waiting for God to intervene in a tough circumstance and wondering why he isn’t responding more swiftly.

There is no way we can argue with God’s timing or His purpose. We must put our faith in His purposes for us. Finally, the resurrection of Lazarus demonstrates to us that Jesus Christ has the ability to defeat death, and that people who place their faith in him will be granted eternal life.

Lazarus Raised from the Dead – Bible Story

His name was Lazarus, and he was the buddy of Jesus as well as the brother of Mary and Martha. Jesus’ tale is told in the scriptures in John 11:1-44, when a messenger arrives at the location where he was serving and begs that Jesus go to the home of a sick man quickly. Lazarus was the brother of Mary and Martha, and he resided in a nearby village called Bethany, which was two miles southeast of Jerusalem. Jesus had previously paid a visit to the three siblings and had been impressed by their graciousness and generosity.

Martha, Mary’s sister, was the one who complained to Jesus about her sister’s inability to assist her in the kitchen, and Jesus agreed with her (Luke 10:38-42).

Bible Story of Lazarus Raised from the Dead

According to the Gospel of John, Jesus gets word that Lazarus is sick and that his two sisters have come to him for assistance. Jesus instructs his people as follows: “There will be no death as a result of this illness. No, it is done for God’s glory, in order for God’s Son to be exalted as a result of it.” Jesus then decides to postpone his trip by two days. The disciples are apprehensive about returning to Judea, but Jesus assures them, saying, “Our buddy Lazarus is sleeping, but I will rouse him.” In response to the apostles’ confusion, Jesus says, “Lazarus is dead, and for your sake, I’m glad I wasn’t there, so that you might believe.” When they arrive at Bethany, Lazarus has been dead and buried for four days, and the family is distraught and angry.

A little time before they arrive in town, Jesus is approached by Martha, Lazarus’ sister.

Even if a person dies because of his or her faith in me, that person will live; and whomever lives and believes in me will never die.

I believe that you are the Messiah, the Son of God, who is about to be revealed to the entire human race “, is only the second time (after Nathanael) that someone declares Jesus to be the Son of God, and it is the first time that someone uses the terms ‘Messiah’ and ‘Son of God’ together to describe him as the Son of God.

Jesus is greeted by Mary and the others who have come to comfort her as he makes his way into the hamlet.
After enquiring where he was interred, Jesus grieved.
Following that, Jesus requests that the stone from the tomb be removed, but Martha objects, claiming that there would be a foul odor.
As a result, they removed the stone.
I was aware that you were always aware of my presence, but I stated it for the sake of the people gathered here, so that they would believe that you had sent me.” “Lazarus, come out!” Jesus said in a loud voice once he had finished speaking.
“Take off the burial garments, and let him go,” Jesus instructed them to do.
Approximately six days before Jesus’ crucifixion, Jesus comes to Bethany, where he and Lazarus attend a dinner hosted by Martha, Jesus’ sister, and served by Lazarus.

Painting depicting the resurrection of Lazarus from the 17th century, courtesy of Getty Images/sedmak, Padua

Who Was Lazarus in the Bible?

The majority of the well-known and stunning miracle found in the narrative about Lazarus is recounted in John 11:1-43, with additional mentions of Lazarus found in John 12:1-2, 9-10, and 17. The miracle of Lazarus is found in John 11:1-43, with further mentions of Lazarus found in John 12:1-2, 9-10, and 17. At addition to being a brother to Martha and Mary, Lazarus’ family also resided in Bethany, which was located in Judea to the south of the Mount of Olives, not far from Jerusalem. Even without taking into consideration the narratives stated above in John, the Bible informs us that Jesus visited their house on a number of different occasions (Matthew 21:17, 26:6;Mark 11:1, 11-12, 14:3;Luke 19:29, and 24:50).

The Greek word for “loved” that is employed in this context isagape.
It is reasonable to assume that Lazarus and his sisters were dear friends of the family.
He received a communication from them, in which they stated, “Lord, he whom you love is sick.” When Jesus heard the news about Lazarus, he did something that we now believe to be unusual for him.
When Jesus informed His followers that they would be traveling to Bethany, they questioned Him because the Jews had attempted to stone Him on His previous visit.
After that, Jesus resurrected him from the dead.

Why Didn’t Jesus Heal Lazarus Right Away?

Jesus answers that question inJohn 11:4. “This illness does not result in death,” he explained. Because it is done for the glory of God, the Son of God will be glorified as a result of it.” That’s a densely packed theological statement that deserves to be dissected both within it and in light of what Jesus said in a later verse, among other things. There is no danger of death from this illness. Jesus revealed His omniscience to His disciples, who were still in a state of doubt. They would soon witness His majesty at work, even in the face of death.

It is for the glory of God that this is being done.
(John 17:4-5).
When Jesus refers to himself as theSon of God, he is implying that he is God and that he shares God’s essence (Colossians 2:9,Hebrews 1:2-3).
(Colossians 1:13,Matthew 17:5).
The ultimate purpose for Jesus’ delayed trip to Bethany was so He would be glorified.
Jesus also took that opportune time to express His compassion, encourage Martha and Mary, and teach His disciples.
Another good possibility Jesus delayed was to make sure Lazarus was indeed dead so that when He raised him, there would be no question as to the miracle of his resurrection.
Resurrecting Lazarus took placefour daysafter he died.
In verse 14, Jesus told His disciples, “Lazarus has died, and for your sake I am glad that I was not there, so that you may believe.” Jesus used this event as an amazing opportunity to teach His disciples He is Lord of all and has conquered death (Revelation 1:18).
At the tomb, after Jesus instructed the stone covering the grave be removed (John 11:37-40), Martha protested and said there would be a stench because Lazarus had been dead for four days.

Jesus told her in verse 40, “Did I not say to you that of you would believe you would see the glory of God?” Once the stone was removed, Jesuslifted upHis eyes and prayed to the Father in the hearing of all in attendance, “…that they may believe that You sent me.”

Why Did Jesus Weep over Lazarus?

In John 11:4, Jesus provides an answer to this issue. “This sickness will not result in death,” he explained. Because everything is done for the glory of God, the Son of God will be exalted as a result of it. What Jesus stated in a later verse adds to the complexity of this theological statement, which should be examined both inside it and through the lens of what Jesus said before. Fortunately, this sickness is not fatal. Despite their doubts, Jesus demonstrated His omniscience to them. Eventually, they would witness His mighty hand at work, even in the face of death.

Because everything is done to God’s praise and honor, Jesus’ single-minded devotion was to the glory of God in whatever he accomplished (John 17:4-5).
He is claiming that He is God and that He has the same nature as God when he proclaims himself theSon of God (Colossians 2:9,Hebrews 1:2-3).
It is essential to our religion that we acknowledge Jesus as theSon of God.
Other lessons were learned as a result of the fact that God wastes nothing.
Because of His omniscience, Jesus was aware of Lazarus’s predicament before anybody else.
The other two incidents in which Jesus brought individuals back to life occurred shortly after their deaths (the widow’s son inLuke 7:11-16 and Jairus’ daughter inLuke 8:40-56) and were recorded in the New Testament.
However, there is much more going on here.
Jesus took use of this amazing chance to demonstrate to His disciples that He is the Lord of all and that He has defeated death (Revelation 1:18).
She said that there would be a stink in the tomb because the stone had been there for four days.

“Did I not tell to you that if you would believe, you would see the glory of God?” Jesus inquired in verse 40 of the Gospel of John. Jesus raised His eyes to the Father in the presence of all those present and prayed, “.so they may believe that You sent me,” after the stone had been removed.

7 Important Lessons from Lazarus’ Story

Paraphrasing John 21:25 (NIV) If every single act Jesus did were to be written down in ink, the world would be unable to accommodate all of the volumes that would be written. The same may be said about the lessons learned from each and every one of Jesus’ acts while on earth. We can think of at least seven from Lazarus’ narrative to share with you. Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life, and he is the Son of God. When life’s challenges become too much for us to bear, all it takes is a single thought of our Lord and Savior to get us back on our feet.

As a result, every day is a reason to be joyful (Philippians 4:4), since we are His, and no one can take us away from His loving care (John 10:28).
What should we take away from this?
Believers are to grieve in the spirit of hope1.
It is in the Eternal One that we place our trust, in the One who will one day raise us to eternal life with Him (John 11:25,Romans 6:5,1 Corinthians 15:42).
“Lazarus, rise from the dead!” Can you fathom what it was like to be there?
If Jesus had simply said, “Come out,” rather than calling Lazarus by name, it is speculated that every dead soul would have been raised.
In any case, He couldn’t possibly have the time to engage in the daily lives of billions of people, could He?

It is said in the Bible that God loves us, and to love someone means to participate with them.

We, too, have the ability to pour that incredible love into everything we think, say, or write about Him.

Everything that Jesus accomplishes is for the glory of God.

According to Romans 14:23, everything that does not result from faith is considered sin.

It is necessary for us to have confidence in God before we can bring glory to Him.

Examine how Jesus exalted the Lord’s name.

The wisdom and expertise of Jesus much outweigh those of man.

God’s timing is always flawless since He is omniscient and knows everything.

In his mission, Jesus sought to establish a relationship with everyone, not only Jews.

Why Did Jesus Wait to resurrect Lazarus?

“Why did Jesus wait two days before going to revive Lazarus?” is the topic of this essay, which is a Bible study of John 11:1-44. Review of John 11 and Christ’s interactions with His followers, Martha and Mary are the topics of this chapter. This study also examines what Jesus accomplished by delaying the resurrecting of Lazarus until the end of the week. According to John 11:1-3, a moment near the conclusion of Christ’s earthly mission occurred when Mary and Martha sent a message to Jesus informing Him that their brother Lazarus was ailing.

Now, Jesus had a soft spot for Martha, as well as for her sister and Lazarus.
(See also John 11:5–6) Jesus’ affection for Martha, Mary, and Lazarus is explicitly stated in the Scriptures.
But that was not the case.
Instead, because He cared for them, Jesus chose to wait.
Have you ever thought about it and thought it was strange?

Why did Jesus Wait Two Days before going to Lazarus?

It is in John 11:4 that we get our first indication. In response to Lazarus’ illness, Jesus stated that “this sickness is not for the death of Lazarus, but for the glory of God,” in order for Jesus to be exalted as a result of it. This verse demonstrates that Jesus was aware of God’s plan. Lazarus would not die as a result of this sickness. Instead, it would be utilized to exalt Jesus as God’s Son, as was originally intended.

The Second Clue to Why Jesus Waited

The second hint may be found in the book of John 11:17. Jesus only had to wait two days, but by the time He came, Lazarus had already been four days in the grave. As a result, even if Jesus had departed right away, Lazarus would have been dead for two days by the time He arrived.

Jesus waited so His disciples would believe

It is noted in John 11:17 that the second hint may be discovered. Even though Jesus only had to wait two days, Lazarus had already been dead for four days when He came. Consequently, even if Jesus had departed right away, Lazarus would have been dead for two days by the time He arrived.

Jesus raised Lazarus 4-days after he died

Lazarus was summoned out of the tomb by Jesus when He prayed to His Father. Lazarus, who had been dead for four days, then rose from his tomb and went away. After witnessing the majesty of God in Christ’s resurrecting Lazarus from the dead, many people came to believe that Jesus was the Son of God (John 11:41-45). This miracle caused consternation among the chief priests and Pharisees. They were aware that Jesus was doing a large number of signs, and this troubled them greatly. Their greatest fear was that, if they allowed Him to continue, everyone would come to believe in Him.

The resurrection of Lazarus has continued to pull people to Jesus’s side in the years thereafter. “However, the top priests spoke with one another in order to put Lazarus to death as well, because many Jews had fled as a result of his murder and had come to believe in Jesus” (John 12:10-11).

What Did Jesus Waiting Accomplish?

It brought honor and glory to God the Father and Jesus His Son (John 11:41-42)
It revealed that Jesus had authority over death and the tomb (John 11:43-45). As a result, it demonstrated that He truly is the resurrection and the life. (See also John 11:25-26)
It bolstered the faith of His apostles even further. Jesus is capable of more than only preventing the death of the ill. This demonstrated His ability to restore life to the dead
It brought more people to Jesus as the Christ, the Son of God (John 11:45
12:9-11)
And it drew more people to Jesus as the Messiah, the Son of God (John 14:6). It prepared people to accept Christ’s resurrection as a result of his death and resurrection. Lazarus was risen from the dead after four days, which sparked the determination of the chief priests and Pharisees to murder Jesus in accordance of the scriptures and God’s plan, which they carried out on the third day. (See also John 11:53).

Application for us Today

When we have a crisis, we want God to intervene as soon as possible. If God takes a long time to act, we may experience disappointment and despair, just as Mary and Martha did. Yet our needs are known to God, and He is concerned about us. Even though we do not comprehend His plan, we must put our faith in Him and trust in Him. Whenever you are tempted to ask God, “Why?” remember this. Just keep in mind that His ideas are greater than our thoughts, and His methods are higher than our ways (Isaiah 55:8-9).

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Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead John 11:1-44 Bible Study with Commentary

The Resurrection of Lazarus As far as we know, Jesus had been preaching in towns beyond the Jordan River, most likely in Perea, which is located just north of the Dead Sea. This location has previously served as a baptismal site for the disciples of Jesus and John the Baptist.

Jesus Raises LazarusFrom the Dead

John 11:1-44 – Bible Study: John 11:1-44 – “Now there was a particular man who was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha,” says the first verse. When Jesus heard the news that Lazarus was sick, He was in the village of Bethany, which was near to Jerusalem and approximately 20 miles or so from Perea, where He was teaching at the time. Verse 2 and 3: “Because her brother Lazarus was sick, Mary anointed the Lord with ointment and cleaned his feet with her hair, and this is how the story ends (Matt26:7-13).

During that time, prayer for the ill was considered a religious requirement or duty; yet, the primary reason Mary and Martha called for Jesus was because they were certain He possessed healing power themselves.
It is done for the glory of God, in order that the Son of God may be exalted as a result of it.” Instead of bringing death, the illness was intended to bring honor and glory to Jesus, the Son of God.
In this instance, the glory of God outweighs the severity of the illness.
6As a result, when he learned that Lazarus was sick, he remained in the same location for an additional two days.
This study of the Gospel of John has shown numerous outstanding examples of God’s perfect timing, particularly in the life of Jesus (especially relating to His delays).
When He mentioned Judea, He was referring to Bethany, which was roughly a day’s travel away and 20 miles away.
By this point in Jesus’ ministry, the disciples had witnessed Jesus accomplish a number of miracles, including the transformation of water into wine, the miraculous feeding of five thousand people, walking on water, and the restoration of sight to the visually impaired.

Verse 8 reads, “I am the Lord’s servant.” “When the disciples approached him they exclaimed, “Rabbi, the Jews were just about to stone you, and are you planning on going back again?” Jesus had nearly missed being stoned to death by the people of Judea when he was arrested.

The following are the verses 9-10: “Jesus said, “Are there not twelve hours in the day?” Anyone walking during the day will not trip or fall since he will be seeing the light of this planet.

Jesus’ time had not yet arrived, and he was making the most of every hour of every day of his life.

Not all hours were exactly sixty minutes in duration, and the length of each hour varied depending on the time of year.

When we walk forward without Hislight/guidance, we are in the Dark, and we are more prone to trip over something.

14 Then Jesus informed them in no uncertain terms, “Lazarus has died, and I’m happy I wasn’t there to see it, for your sake and the benefit of those who will believe.

Thomas, known as the Twin, told his other disciples, “Let us also go, so that we may die with him,” in verse 16.” In this scene, Thomas, commonly known as “Doubting Thomas,” takes the initiative and says, “Let us also go, so that we may die with him.” (He doesn’t appear to be questioning anything at this point.) Despite the fact that they were aware of the risk, the disciples accompanied Him.

Perhaps, if Jesus had been present at the time of his death or during the closing minutes, He would have cured him rather than allowing him to die.
Given that the resurrection from the dead is a core premise of the Christian faith, an evidence of this belief was required.
Bethany was close to Jerusalem, only a couple of miles away, and a large number of Jews had come to Martha and Mary to console them over their brother.” Lazarus was buried the same day he died, despite the fact that he had been dead for four days.
At the time of Jesus’ arrival, “a large number” of friends and neighbors had gathered to console Martha and Mary at Lazarus’ death.

As a result, when Martha learned that Jesus was arriving, she went to meet him, but Mary chose to remain seated in the house.” The Jewish community observed “mourning time” for an entire year, which was as follows:

The first week was spent sitting on the floor (presumably, this was what Mary was doing)
The second week was spent standing up. They were not allowed to wear any “adornment” for the next three weeks. They were instructed to refrain from everyday pleasures for the remainder of the year.

Some believe that the reason Martha walked out to meet Jesus while Mary remained inside was just a matter of personality; however, this is not the case (Martha was out-going; Mary was perhaps, more reserved). In the absence of biblical proof, this can only be regarded as conjecture. There is evidence that messengers from Lazarus’ family had approached Jesus on the outskirts of Bethany and informed Him that Lazarus had died four days ago; this validates Jesus’ announcement to His followers that Lazarus had died.

Interaction between Jesus and Martha in terms of theology Verse 21 and 22: “Lord, if you had been present, my brother would not have died,” Martha replied to Jesus.

The next statement by her, however, displays an even deeper level of faith: “But even now I know that whatever you ask from God, God will grant you.” Verse 23 and 24: “”Your brother will resurrect from the dead,” Jesus assured her.

Meet Lazarus, A Friend of Jesus Who Was Raised From the Dead

Aside from the apostles, Lazarus was one of the few companions of Jesus Christ who was specifically identified by name in the Gospels. In fact, we’re informed that Jesus had a soft spot for him. Mary and Martha, the sisters of Lazarus, dispatched a message to Jesus in order to inform him that their brother was in need of assistance. Instead of hurrying to Lazarus’ bedside, Jesus chose to remain in the same place for another two days. It had been four days since Lazarus had been laid to rest in his tomb when Jesus finally arrived in Bethany.

When it comes to Lazarus the person, the Bible provides very little information.
Although there is no mention of a wife, we may presume that Martha and Mary were either widowed or unmarried because they were living with their brother.
(Luke 10:38-42; John 12:1-2; Luke 10:38-42; John 12:1-2) The resurrection of Lazarus by Jesus represented a watershed moment in history.
They began hatching a plan to assassinate Jesus.
We aren’t told whether or not they followed through with their plan.
The story of Jesus reviving Lazarus appears solely in the Gospel of John, which is the gospel that places the most emphasis on Jesus’ status as theSon of God.

Accomplishments of Lazarus

Lazarus gave his sisters with a loving and caring environment that was defined by compassion and generosity. He also provided a secure and welcoming environment for Jesus and his disciples, allowing them to feel at ease and at ease with themselves. He recognized Jesus as more than a friend; he recognized him as the Messiah. In the end, Lazarus rose from the dead in response to Jesus’ summons and served as a testimony to Jesus’ claim to be the Son of God.

Lazarus’ Strengths

Godliness and honesty were demonstrated by Lazarus throughout his life. He was kind and professed faith in Jesus Christ as his Savior.

Life Lessons

The confidence that Lazarus placed in Jesus while Lazarus was still living. We, too, must make a decision for Jesus before it is too late. Lazarus respected Jesus by obeying his orders to love and be kind to others, and in doing so, he honored Jesus.

Jesus, and only Jesus, is the source of eternal life, according to the Bible. In the same way that he raised Lazarus from the grave, he no longer raises people from the dead, but he promises physical resurrection to those who believe in him when they die.

Hometown

Lazarus was a resident of Bethany, a tiny village located on the eastern slope of the Mount of Olives approximately two miles southeast of Jerusalem on the eastern slope of the Mount of Olives.

Referenced in the Bible

John 11 and 12 are two of the most important biblical passages.

Occupation

Martha and Mary are sisters.

Key Verses

25-26 in John 11:25-26 Jesus addressed her by saying, “I am the resurrected one and the living one, says Jesus. Even though they die, the one who believes in me will continue to live; and the one who lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe what I’m saying?” (NIV) 11:35 (John 11:35) Jesus broke down and sobbed. John 11:49-50 (New International Version) Then one of them, Caiaphas, who happened to be the high priest that year, stood out, saying, “You have absolutely no knowledge!