Why God Lets Things Die First.

What if God intentionally waits until everything is dead?In this Lent 5 sermon, we explore the raising of Lazarus in John 11 alongside Ezekiel’s vision of the dry bones (Ezekiel 37), Psalm 130’s cry “out of the depths,” and Paul’s teaching in Romans 6.Scripture reveals a consistent pattern:God allows death, decay, and impossibility—so that resurrection power is unmistakable.Jesus delayed going to Lazarus on purpose.Israel was raised from a valley of bones.God brings life where there is no life left.This sermon speaks directly to seasons of:Waiting on GodLoss and despairFinancial struggleBroken relationshipsLong prayers that seem unansweredIf you feel like you're in a grave, this message is for you.“My ear had heard of you, but now my eye has seen you” (Job 42:5).God is not late.He is preparing resurrection.Scripture Readings:Ezekiel 37:1–14Psalm 130Romans 6:15–23John 11:18–44