I know that there are many many lessons and details to pull out of this chapter but there are a couple that I have thought about since last night when I first read this.
1. when Jesus "groaned" within himself, it is my belief that he was sad that the people didn't have more faith already in Him to raise Lazarus from the dead. "if thou hadst been here" was the heartbreaking phrase from the sisters. Later Jesus reminds them that He had power over death and that he would show forth the power and will of His Father. Before he even went he said, "I'm glad I was not there..."
2. The pharisees were jealous and so afraid of what the Savior could do. As they saw him work miracles, they realized that if he gained enough of a following the Romans would turn the government of the people over to Him. Their love of power and recognition caused them to do anything they could to maintain their situations, even killing an innocent man if necessary. What evil men.
1. when Jesus "groaned" within himself, it is my belief that he was sad that the people didn't have more faith already in Him to raise Lazarus from the dead. "if thou hadst been here" was the heartbreaking phrase from the sisters. Later Jesus reminds them that He had power over death and that he would show forth the power and will of His Father. Before he even went he said, "I'm glad I was not there..."
2. The pharisees were jealous and so afraid of what the Savior could do. As they saw him work miracles, they realized that if he gained enough of a following the Romans would turn the government of the people over to Him. Their love of power and recognition caused them to do anything they could to maintain their situations, even killing an innocent man if necessary. What evil men.
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