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Sermon Notes: The Glorious Death of Lazarus

A picture of a man running on the beach with the sun setting in the distance: Used for the sermon notes on the "Death of Lazarus."

Introduction

The Bible recounts a total of nine incredible accounts of people who were raised from the dead. The OT itself records three miracles out of the nine: the Shunammite Woman’s son (2 Kings 4:32-37), a dead man in prophet Elisha’s tomb (2 Kings 13:20-21), and the son of the Widow of Zarephath (1 Kings 17:17-24). In the NT, we’re told about numerous saints in Jerusalem that came back to life (Matthew 27:53), Jairus’ daughter (Mark 5:22-23; 35-43), the Widow of Nain’s Son (Luke 7:11-17), Lazarus (John 11:38-44), Dorcas (Acts 9:36-43), and Eutychus (Acts 20:7-12). Today I want to consider the death of Lazarus. Some may argue that considering one miracle as superior to another is unwise. However, this miracle stands out because it revolves around the death of Lazarus, serving as the central theme of the narrative. There are eight valuable lessons that we can glean from his death even in today’s context.

Sermon: Lazarus and the Rich Man

Purple Crocus in bloom during the day in a Cemetery.

Introduction

Some think this parable was intended for unbelievers. Actually, the opposite is true. In it, Jesus targeted the Pharisees, religious authority figures of the Jewish world who indulged in wrongdoing while they had plenty of opportunities to do what was right and good.

The interpretation of the parable is even God’s people will be judged if they don’t do what is good and right when the opportunity is given. In today’s sermon, I am going to discuss this warning and its implications in detail.

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