Introduction

• John 11:1-16

Jesus let Lazarus die.

• John 11:5-6 – Jesus loved Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, yet He did not leave immediately to see Lazarus when He heard he was sick.


• Jesus loved them … so he let Lazarus die.
  
  
  
  • Jesus let Lazarus die because he loved Mary, Martha, and Lazarus.
  
  
  • John 11:4, 15 – Jesus had a plan all along.
  
  
  
  


• They were allowed to suffer, though they were loved by the Lord, so God’s glory could be displayed.


• Matthew 10:28-31


• Whatever happens in life, use it to glorify God.

Martha’s response

• John 11:17-27 – Martha was a great woman of faith. Martha never questioned Jesus’ love or His power.


• Martha declares her faith in the Lord in the midst of grief.


• II Corinthians 4:7-8


• Psalms 42:5; 109:21-30 – It’s natural to be upset, but we must not lose our faith.


• Martha keeps things in the right perspective.
  
  
  
  • For those who follow Christ, death is not permanent.
  
  
  
  

Jesus cares deeply

• Lazarus’ death caused Jesus to be deeply moved.
  
  
  
  • John 11:32-40
  
  
  
  


• Even though He let it happen … He still had so much compassion for His children.
  
  
  
  • Luke 2:12
  
  
  • Matthew 20:34
  
  
  • Mark 8:2; 1:41
  
  
  
  


• God still has compassion on us today.
  
  
  
  • John 11:40-44