The week
further explores Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead in Chapter 11 of John's
Gospel. Two essential aspects of our faith are revealed in this passage:
the identity of Jesus and the reality of the Resurrection.
How Jesus engages with Lazarus's sisters Martha and Mary unveils his nature as 100% God and 100% human. How he approaches Lazarus reveals the full extent of his position and power. The whole episode then sets up the ultimate victory over death Christ achieved for us on the cross. That victory and later encounters with Jesus after he was raised empowered the entire Christian movement.
These two elements of discipleship -- the identity of Jesus and the reality of the Resurrection -- are stumbling blocks for nonbelievers and can be difficult for us as well. Through the eyewitness encounters of the early Christians and the power of the Holy Spirit, we can know that our Redeemer lives.
How Jesus engages with Lazarus's sisters Martha and Mary unveils his nature as 100% God and 100% human. How he approaches Lazarus reveals the full extent of his position and power. The whole episode then sets up the ultimate victory over death Christ achieved for us on the cross. That victory and later encounters with Jesus after he was raised empowered the entire Christian movement.
These two elements of discipleship -- the identity of Jesus and the reality of the Resurrection -- are stumbling blocks for nonbelievers and can be difficult for us as well. Through the eyewitness encounters of the early Christians and the power of the Holy Spirit, we can know that our Redeemer lives.
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