“When Jesus Shows Up”

“Jesus, once more deeply moved, came to the tomb. It was a cave with a stone laid across the entrance. ‘Take away the stone,’ He said. ‘But, Lord,’ said Martha, the sister of the dead man, ‘by this time there is a bad odor, for he has been there four days. Then Jesus said, ‘Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?’ So they took away the stone. Then Jesus looked up and said, ‘Father, I thank You that You have heard

Me. I knew that You always hear Me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing here, that they may believe that You sent Me.’ When He had said this Jesus called in a loud voice, ‘Lazarus, come out!’ The dead man came out, his hands and feet wrapped with strips of linen, and a cloth around his face. Jesus said to them, ‘Take off the grave clothes and let him go.’”

(John 11:38-44 NIV)

The Death & Life-Stages of Lazarus

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“…for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.” (Gal. 3:27 NIV)

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“Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with Him. Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped His feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.”

(John 12:1-3 NIV)

“Then Simon Peter came along behind him and went straight into the tomb. He saw the strips of linen

lying there, as well as the cloth that had been wrapped around Jesus’ head. The cloth was still lying in its

place, separate from the linen.” (John 20:6-7 NIV)