![]() ![]() He could have easily gotten there before Lazarus died – and Lazarus has been in the grave four days now as Jesus arrives. Jesus was about a half hour away from Lazarus when he got sick. The average person can walk two miles at a slow pace in about 25-30 minutes. The Bible tells us that the distance between Bethany and Jerusalem where Jesus was is about fifteen furlongs, or two miles. ![]() 18 Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off: 19 And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother. John 11:17-19 (KJV) Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already. Lazarus’ death is but temporary – for Jesus will conquer his death!ĭid Jesus weep because He was too far away to get to Lazarus before He died? Absolutely not! Jesus called the death of Lazarus “a sleep” because He also knew that He was going to raise Lazarus from the dead. 15 And I am glad for your sake that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe nevertheless let us go unto him. 14 Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead. 13 Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep. 12 Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall do well. John 11:11-15 (KJV) … Our friend Lazarus sleepeth but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep. They had none of the Light of God in them. THE JEWS hated Jesus! But Jesus told them that He had to go – and that the JEWS couldn’t help what they were doing. The disciples were worried because – if you’ll remember – when Jesus healed the man born blind from birth, the Jews ( a phrase John uses for the Pharisees and Scribes – REMEMBER THIS ) wanted to kill Him. 10 But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because there is no light in him. 8 His disciples say unto him, Master, the Jews (take heed of this phrase) of late sought to stone thee and goest thou thither again? 9 Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world. John 11:7-10 (KJV) … Let us go into Judaea again. Jesus waited TWO DAYS after He was told that Lazarus was dying. What is God the Father going to show us in Christ today? That Jesus is not only LIGHT but He is EVERLASTING LIFE. ![]() That whosoever follows Him walks in Light, not darkness! God used this man to show a great truth, that ![]() A few weeks ago we saw in John 9 a man born blind from birth. The Heavenly Father wanted to show the world something about Jesus. Jesus knew that Lazarus was sick unto death, but He also knew that Lazarus’ death was for a specific purpose:įor the GLORY of GOD, that the Son of God might be GLORIFIED 6 When he had heard therefore that he was sick, he abode two days still in the same place where he was. 5 Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus. 4 When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby. John 11:3-6 (KJV) Therefore sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick. Three days before Lazarus died a delegation came from Bethany to Jerusalem and told our Lord: Did Jesus weep because He was surprised by Lazarus’ death? No, I don’t think so.Now I want to ask you all … WHY did Jesus weep? Jesus has come to the home of His good friends Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. 33 When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled, 34 And said, Where have ye laid him? They said unto him, Lord, come and see. 32 Then when Mary was come where Jesus was, and saw him, she fell down at his feet, saying unto him, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. John 11:31-35 (KJV) The Jews then which were with her in the house, and comforted her, when they saw Mary, that she rose up hastily and went out, followed her, saying, She goeth unto the grave to weep there. Let’s read the following passage responsively: We learn wisdom in the Bible by experiencing it over and over again. You can’t hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk.ĭon’t wear polka dot underwear under white shorts. You can’t trust your dog to watch your food.ĭon’t sneeze when someone’s cutting your hair. Never ask a three year old to hold a tomato. When your mom is mad at your dad, don’t let her brush your hair. No matter how hard you try you can’t baptize cats. It is wisdom that came from small children. Tim Laws sent this to me and I thought I’d share it with you. ![]()
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