Jesus had predicted a triumph over the grave when He told the disciples that Lazarus’ illness would not result in death. The disciples must have been confused when they arrived at Lazarus’ home, as he had been in the grave for four days. But that wasn’t the end. When Jesus went to visit Lazarus’ tomb, …
Jesus’ prayer precedes God’s power in the raising of Lazarus. John 11: 41 So they rolled the stone aside. Then Jesus looked up to heaven and said, “Father, thank you for hearing me. 42 You always hear me, but I said it out loud for the sake of all these people standing here, so that they will …
The struggle with unbelief is common both in Jesus’ time and today, providing insight into people’s hearts. When Jesus was brought to the temple in Jerusalem as an infant for the purification offering, an elderly man named Simeon met them. As he held the child in his arms, he spoke prophetic words about His future. …
The story of the raising of Lazarus illustrates Jesus’ anger and sorrow at death. John 11: 33 When Jesus saw her weeping and saw the other people wailing with her, a deep anger welled up within him, and he was deeply troubled.. 35 Then Jesus wept.[1] The crowd surrounding the grieving sisters and Jesus assumed that Jesus …
‘I am the resurrection and the life’ are some of the most comforting words for a believer written in the Scriptures. Jesus spoke these words of comfort to Martha, the sister of Lazarus, before He raised him from the dead. John 11:23 Jesus told her, “Your brother will rise again.” 24 “Yes,” Martha said, “he will rise …
Has God let me down? Perhaps it’s something you’re currently struggling with or have struggled with in the past. When life goes sideways, we sometimes wonder, “God, where were You?” As the story of Lazarus’s death unfolds, you can feel the pain of his sisters, Mary and Martha, as they speak to Jesus after he …
Jesus has a divine timetable. When I began to realize that the Lord operates on a divine timetable in both His ministry on earth and in my life, it was like a light turning on. Suddenly, the Scriptures and Jesus’ ministry took on a greater perspective. Have you ever struggled with God’s timing, especially when …
How do we seek Jesus? The story of the wise men can give us some direction. God used a sign in nature, the star, to get their attention. God often speaks in a language we understand. These men were astrologists, and God spoke to them through a star. God continues to speak to us through …
The Wise Men experienced a revelation while seeking Jesus as they prepared to return home after their long journey to Bethlehem. The Wise Men had traveled from the east, in the region of Persia, as God stirred their hearts. Then God provided a star as a sign to guide them, like an ancient GPS. When …
The story of the Wise Men is a gripping Biblical story that showcases the combination of seeking to worship and the prophetic gifts they brought to the newborn King of the Jews. The Wise Men were from the east, in the area of Persia, and specialized in astronomy. These men were truly wise because they …