![]() For two days, Jesus remained where he was, and the disciples thought they knew why. When the sisters sent word that Lazarus was sick, Jesus did not come right away to help. Jesus loved His friends Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. Jesus was the final Passover Lamb who died in our place.Jesus knew He was going to the cross and controlled the circumstances so He would be crucified at the exact right time on the Passover.Jesus has power over death and gives eternal life to those who believe in Him.God’s Unfolding Story Element: God sent Jesus to help us. A printable PDF for this profile is available here and all related activities are listed here.īible Story: Jesus Raised Lazarus From the Dead This Jesus Raised Lazarus From the Dead Story Profile provides a simple overview/summary of the story (for kids) along with commentary (for parents and leaders), points of interest, and an approximate date for the story. God’s Unfolding Story for Older Preschoolers.Fun Ways to Teach How the Bible is Organized.Fun Ways to Memorize the Books of the Bible.Understanding How the Bible Is Organized.Jordan Lenaghan, O.P., is executive director of University Religious Life at Quinnipiac University. May God, who healed Lazarus and restored him to life, watch over, protect us, and keep us safe now and always. ![]() It is this faith, like the faith of Martha, which sustains me in this moment. And, in the final tally, death will be transformed into Life. And with the full assurance of Christian hope, we believe it cannot hold us, either. He was healed, and restored to his family and community. The story of the raising of Lazarus ends with Jesus calling for him to come out of the tomb. I need simply to look to the life of Jesus and emulate His example. To paraphrase Thomas Merton: in Jesus, God chose to love us with a human heart. ![]() In the end, I may not understand where God is in the midst of this crisis, but I believe that God does understand our situation. Take medical and public health advice only from physicians and scientists. Be smart and don’t put others at risk by my actions. On the practical level, this means for me: Take what I need.
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