Some people (mostly muslims) argue that Lazarus’s resurrection in John 11 suggests a disconnect between Jesus and the Father. They wonder why God would allow Lazarus to die, only for Jesus to reverse it. Isn’t God in control of life and death? Is Jesus overriding the Father’s plan? Yet there is no conflict here. Lazarus’s death was never an accident, and Jesus’s actions were not random. Instead, this mighty event was planned to show the power and identity of Christ, reinforcing that he’s not at odds with the Father but perfectly in sync.
At the outset, Lazarus is gravely ill. The disciples are anxious, but Jesus firmly declares, “This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for God’s glory so that God’s Son may be glorified through it” (John 11:4 NIV). Though He deeply cares for this family, Jesus remains where He is for two more days (John 11:6 NIV), and in that time, Lazarus dies. As Jesus later states plainly, “Lazarus is dead” (John 11:14 NIV). Lazarus’s death wasn’t a mistake that needed correcting; it served a larger purpose that highlighted Jesus’s true power and authority.
When Jesus arrives and finds Martha weeping, he makes a powerful proclamation: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?” (John 11:25–26 NIV). Death might feel like the most daunting adversary, but Jesus makes it clear he holds authority that reaches beyond the grave.
Then comes the moment when He calls Lazarus out of the tomb, demonstrating the perfect harmony between the Father’s plan and the Son’s power. This miracle declares that death does not have the final say. It wasn’t an act of favoritism; Lazarus wasn’t chosen simply because Jesus cared more for him. Instead, it served as a sign for all, revealing that Jesus is God and that eternal life is promised to those who put their trust in Him.
By fulfilling the Father’s will, Christ proves He has power over humanity’s greatest foe. If He can break the bonds of death, He can surely keep His pledge of eternal life. Let the question, “Do you believe this?” guide your hope today, trusting Him to carry you beyond every barrier.
#Faith #EternalLife #Resurrection #John11 #Hope
At the outset, Lazarus is gravely ill. The disciples are anxious, but Jesus firmly declares, “This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for God’s glory so that God’s Son may be glorified through it” (John 11:4 NIV). Though He deeply cares for this family, Jesus remains where He is for two more days (John 11:6 NIV), and in that time, Lazarus dies. As Jesus later states plainly, “Lazarus is dead” (John 11:14 NIV). Lazarus’s death wasn’t a mistake that needed correcting; it served a larger purpose that highlighted Jesus’s true power and authority.
When Jesus arrives and finds Martha weeping, he makes a powerful proclamation: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?” (John 11:25–26 NIV). Death might feel like the most daunting adversary, but Jesus makes it clear he holds authority that reaches beyond the grave.
Then comes the moment when He calls Lazarus out of the tomb, demonstrating the perfect harmony between the Father’s plan and the Son’s power. This miracle declares that death does not have the final say. It wasn’t an act of favoritism; Lazarus wasn’t chosen simply because Jesus cared more for him. Instead, it served as a sign for all, revealing that Jesus is God and that eternal life is promised to those who put their trust in Him.
By fulfilling the Father’s will, Christ proves He has power over humanity’s greatest foe. If He can break the bonds of death, He can surely keep His pledge of eternal life. Let the question, “Do you believe this?” guide your hope today, trusting Him to carry you beyond every barrier.
#Faith #EternalLife #Resurrection #John11 #Hope
Some people (mostly muslims) argue that Lazarus’s resurrection in John 11 suggests a disconnect between Jesus and the Father. They wonder why God would allow Lazarus to die, only for Jesus to reverse it. Isn’t God in control of life and death? Is Jesus overriding the Father’s plan? Yet there is no conflict here. Lazarus’s death was never an accident, and Jesus’s actions were not random. Instead, this mighty event was planned to show the power and identity of Christ, reinforcing that he’s not at odds with the Father but perfectly in sync.
At the outset, Lazarus is gravely ill. The disciples are anxious, but Jesus firmly declares, “This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for God’s glory so that God’s Son may be glorified through it” (John 11:4 NIV). Though He deeply cares for this family, Jesus remains where He is for two more days (John 11:6 NIV), and in that time, Lazarus dies. As Jesus later states plainly, “Lazarus is dead” (John 11:14 NIV). Lazarus’s death wasn’t a mistake that needed correcting; it served a larger purpose that highlighted Jesus’s true power and authority.
When Jesus arrives and finds Martha weeping, he makes a powerful proclamation: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?” (John 11:25–26 NIV). Death might feel like the most daunting adversary, but Jesus makes it clear he holds authority that reaches beyond the grave.
Then comes the moment when He calls Lazarus out of the tomb, demonstrating the perfect harmony between the Father’s plan and the Son’s power. This miracle declares that death does not have the final say. It wasn’t an act of favoritism; Lazarus wasn’t chosen simply because Jesus cared more for him. Instead, it served as a sign for all, revealing that Jesus is God and that eternal life is promised to those who put their trust in Him.
By fulfilling the Father’s will, Christ proves He has power over humanity’s greatest foe. If He can break the bonds of death, He can surely keep His pledge of eternal life. Let the question, “Do you believe this?” guide your hope today, trusting Him to carry you beyond every barrier.
#Faith #EternalLife #Resurrection #John11 #Hope
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