Episode 7: Raising Lazarus From the Dead (John 11: 1-45)

The Seven Signs of Christ in John's Gospel "These are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name." –John 20:31 The Seventh Sign:  Raising Lazarus From the Dead (John 11:1-45) Jesus did not rush to heal Lazarus when he was ill – this last sign would be greater than the ones that had come before. The signs had now become so clear and far-reaching that the plot to kill Jesus reaches its crescendo – it even includes the plot to kill Lazarus to lessen the sign. Martha's initial comfort came from the promised resurrection on the last day. The resurrection of Lazarus further strengthens that confidence and the assurance that the final resurrection is by the grace and power of Jesus Christ.