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Lazarus

The friend Jesus loved, wept over, and called out of the tomb by name.

The story

1. He whom you love is ill John 11:1-6

   His sisters send for Jesus, who waits two days.

2. Four days in the tomb John 11:17

   Lazarus has died and been buried.

3. Jesus wept John 11:33-36

   Jesus is deeply moved at the tomb.

4. Come out John 11:43-44

   He walks out, bound in linen.

5. At the table John 12:1-11

   He eats with Jesus, while the priests plot to kill him too.

Key verses

“Lazarus, come out.” John 11:43 (ESV)

Read together: John 11:1-6 · John 11:17 · John 11:33-36 · John 11:43-44 · John 12:1-11

Questions to sit with

1. Jesus waited two days before going to someone he loved. Where does his delay feel like absence to you?
2. Lazarus said nothing; his life did the talking. What does your life say about Jesus?

Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible, © 2001 by Crossway. Used by permission.