2. Part 10 – Resurrection of Lazarus

3.  Sickness, sorrow, death, compassion, joy  Brother of Mary and Martha  Lived in Bethany  Jesus often visited with them

6. The Call Jn.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

7. 25 Miles

9. The Delay Jn.11:4-16 Perea - beyond Jordan Stayed two more days Busy doing good Disciples concerned about going back Tried to stone you Lazarus Sleeps

12. The Delay Jn.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

13. Mourners Jn.11:17-37 Lazarus dead for 4 days Sisters came Martha then Mary He did not shun sorrow - knew it was real “Jesus Wept” - compassion

16. The Tomb Jn.11:38-44 Others raised Jairus’ daughter Widow’s son Lazarus was dead for 4 days Sisters felt Jesus could have prevented Implied – takes more power to raise dead

21. The Tomb Jn.11:38-44 Jesus prayed “Lazarus, Come Forth” Power in the word Rom.1:16 “power of God”

23. The Tomb Jn.11:38-44 Raised Lazarus Not for His sake Not for sake of sisters To Glorify God

24. Judas’ Decision to Betray Jesus Just before Passover Many people - wanted to see Jesus Had been fond of Jesus Wanted place in kingdom Became embittered Failed to be crowned as King Resented waste of his time

25.  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

26. 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

28. Stronger faith - John 20:30-31 Prepare for your resurrection ! Obey Gospel Repent Dedicated life

29. “He has done all things well” Mark 7:37 Part 10 – Resurrection of Lazarus

30. Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga. 30809 706-855-1249evanscoc@bellsouth.netwww.evansgachurchofchrist.org Sunday Evening April 6, 2014