Jesus Raises Lazarus From the Dead — John 11:28-45

Have you ever had an unanswered prayer request, where it ended up that God gave you something even greater than you had been praying for? Well, we see a real-life example of this in John 11. Because when Lazarus was sick, his sisters Martha and Mary sent for Jesus, wanting him to heal their brother. But Jesus denied their original request, because He was going to do something even more miraculous—raising him from the dead. So in today’s Bible study, we’ll look at 5 key moments in the resurrection of Lazarus, then at the end, I’ll give you 5 practical takeaways.Related Videos:Jesus: The Resurrection and the Life - https://youtu.be/LXx_3FDej8MJesus Explains the Gospel - https://youtu.be/Tdy3AkBGOgMHey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for expository teaching, biblical theology, and Christian apologetics.Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidciprianoFollow me on X: @itsdavidcip0:00 Intro1:33 How the last section of the passage ended2:34 The complaint from Mary—Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.5:47 The compassion of Jesus7:00 The shortest verse in the Bible: Jesus wept. (John 11:35)9:38 The confusion of the people11:28 Our duty in life as Christians12:50 The command of Jesus16:25 Faith and obedience came before the miracle happened.18:52 The coming forth of Lazarus19:44 Lazarus’ graveclothes are a great metaphor for our sins.23:18 Do you believe in Jesus? Pascal’s wager25:36 Summary and practical takeawaysBible passages in this video:John 11:25-45, John 11:21, Romans 8:28, John 11:5, 1 Peter 5:7, Hebrews 4:15-16, Ecclesiastes 12:13, John 11:4, Matthew 9:27-30, Ephesians 2:8-10All verses are in the King James Version (KJV).I’m a brand ambassador for Elevated Faith! Buy clothing that helps you share the gospel, and save 15% with my ambassador link!https://elevatedfaith.com/discount/DCipriano1555