Topics

Lazarus

Lazarus was a friend of Jesus who died and was raised from the dead after four days, demonstrating Jesus's power over death and His identity as the resurrection and the life.

Overview

Lazarus of Bethany was the brother of Mary and Martha, beloved by Jesus. When Lazarus fell gravely ill, his sisters sent word to Jesus, but He delayed His arrival until after Lazarus had died and been in the tomb four days. Jesus then performed one of His greatest miracles by calling Lazarus forth from death, powerfully demonstrating His deity and authority over death itself.

Key Scriptures

"Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die'" (John 11:25, NIV).

"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" (John 11:43-44, NIV).

"Many of the Jews who had come to visit Mary, and had seen what Jesus did, believed in him" (John 11:45, NIV).

Application

Trust Jesus's timing and power in difficult circumstances, knowing that He alone has authority over death and the future.

Scripture References 27
John 12:10 John 12:11 John 11:38 John 11:39 John 11:40 John 11:41 John 11:42 John 11:43 John 11:44 John 12:17 John 12:18 John 11:1 John 11:2 John 11:3 John 11:4 John 11:5 John 11:6 John 11:7 John 11:8 John 11:9 John 11:10 John 11:11 John 11:12 John 11:13 John 11:14 John 12:1 John 12:2
Full Topical Reference List 27 total — Nave's Topical Bible

Plotted against by the chief priests

John 12:10 John 12:11

Resurrection of

John 11:38 John 11:39 John 11:40 John 11:41 John 11:42 John 11:43 John 11:44 John 12:17 John 12:18

Sickness and death of

John 11:1 John 11:2 John 11:3 John 11:4 John 11:5 John 11:6 John 11:7 John 11:8 John 11:9 John 11:10 John 11:11 John 11:12 John 11:13 John 11:14

Supped with Jesus

John 12:1 John 12:2
Build a Study Print Back to Topics