The Raising of Lazarus
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- Created on: 16-04-14 14:43
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- The Raising of Lazarus
- Jesus said "This sickness will not end in death."
- Lazarus was the brother of Martha and Mary - he had been dead for 4 days before Jesus arrived.
- Martha had sufficient faith "But I know that even now God will give you whatever you ask." ~ Future Eschatology // believes he can help Lazarus in his next life.
- Jesus says "I am the resurrection and the life" and Martha realises that he can help now - Realised Eschatology // she has complete faith in him and knows he is the Son of God.
- Mary did not have such faith but Jesus tells her "Did I not tell you that if you believed,you would see the Glory of God?"
- "Lazarus, come forth!" - Life Quickening Words ~ Lazarus hears Jesus' words and acts upon, he has complete faith and is now physically and spiritually reborn.
- Jesus has performed the symbolism for eternal life by giving it physically as well as spiritually.
- Lazarus dies = Old Israel - Judaism // Lazarus reborn = New Israel - Christianity
- G.Reid: "Lazarus dies as a member of old Israel, but was raised through belief in Christ."
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