The Seventh Sign    John 11:43-44

This post concerns the seventh sign in John’s gospel.

‘The seventh sign’ as a post describes the last miracle found in John’s gospel. Lazarus became ill. His sisters, Mary and Martha, sent word to Jesus. But Jesus did not respond immediately, John 11:4. “… when Jesus heard it he said, “This illness does not lead to death. It is for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it.” Thus, Jesus knew in advance what would happen.

Then, when Jesus delayed, He explained to the disciples that Lazarus had died, Luke 11:15. “Lazarus has died, and for your sake I am glad that I was not there, so that you may believe. But let us go to him.”

When Jesus arrived, He explained to Martha about Himself and the resurrection, John 11:25-26. “Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die.” After Martha confessed her belief, she called Mary who came weeping to Jesus.

Jesus reacted, John 11:35. “Jesus wept.” Then, deeply moved, He came to the cave/tomb with a stone over the opening and asked for it to be removed. Martha objected, Luke 11:39. “Lord, by this time there will be an odor, for he has been dead four days.” Jesus explained, Luke 11:40-41. “Did I not tell you that if you believed you would see the glory of God?” So they took away the stone.”

Jesus then prayed to His heavenly Father and simply said, “Lazarus come out.” Lazarus came from the tomb wearing grave cloths. Jesus said to unbind him and let him go.

This spectacular miracle caused much belief and attracted such attention that the Pharisees resolved to kill Jesus.

When Jesus knew of it, He no longer walked where they could easily capture Him.

So, what did we learn?

1.Jesus has the power to raise the dead even though their bodies may have corrupted.

2.Such miracles give massive glory to God.

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