What happensPermalink
Lazarus gets sick and dies. Jesus mourns with his family, then raises him back to life. The high council decides to kill Him rather than letting Him continue gaining followers and potentially upsetting Rome.
Why it mattersPermalink
Even though Jesus knew He would raise Lazarus, He was moved by his family’s grief and mourned with them. He joins us in our deepest emotions and has the power to turn us to joy.
Key versePermalink
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live…”