![]() ![]() Those who witnessed the events worried that the decay process of death, over the now 4 days, would have resulted in a “bad odor” when the stone was rolled away from his grave (v39). SKU: 667 Categories: Downloadable Product, Singles, Stories Tags: john, miracles. ![]() ![]() Evidence includes the fact that he was placed in a tomb, wrapped in grave clothes, and the opening closed off with a stone (v 44) an act only performed on the absolutely dead. This included the most educated of the day, Jewish Pharisees (v46). In addition, not only Mary and Martha reported that he was dead, but many others said the same to Christ after his arrival in Bethany (v 37). We know that Lazarus was dead, as determined by many at the scene. Jesus waited to come to Bethany for over two days (v 6) and eventually 4 days (v 39), allowing this deathly state to progress to what was reported to Jesus as Lazarus’ death (v 21). This supports the severity and deathly nature of his illness. Strikingly, in the Gospel of John, Lazarus is the first disciple whom Jesus is said to love (John 11:3, John 11:5). The story demonstrates Jesus Christ’s power over death and represents a significant turning point in the ministry of Jesus. The account of Lazarus’ death and resurrection is documented in the Gospel of John 11:1-44. His illness was such that the sisters sent word to Jesus, considered “Lord” by Mary and Martha (V3). The Resurrection of Lazarus is one of the most captivating miracles in the New Testament of the Bible. ![]()
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