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*Lazarus*
*3~/13~/05*
(Indignation)
3 Weeks to Easter
· Rez Sunday
· Center of Church year
· Center of TIME
· Great things planned – human video – specials – invite friends
This is the time of the year where we look at the road to the cross
· Jesus’ life told a story
· A story bigger than just what happened
· It told the story of the Father’s love
We’re going to pick up today in John 11
Important story that led to the cross
Back story: Lazarus~/Mary~/Martha Part of Jesus’ followers
· Jesus Loved this family
· They loved Jesus
· Obviously, they had followed his ministry
· I’m sure – seen Him do miracles
· Heard Him preach
· Were captivated by His teaching
· As we read their story, OBVIOUS that they had come to believe He was the Promised One – Messiah
· Not only had they found the VERY ONE all Israel had been waiting for – but He was their FRIEND
· Can you imagine the sense of fulfillment?
Hope?
· “I’m on the frong line – cutting edge
· I have a front row seat to the greatest party in the universe!
But Jesus was leading all his friends – and all His disciples
· On a “Journey to the Cross”
· His life message Pointed to the Father – to be restored to relationship with the Father
· They saw it in the miracles – it thrilled them – they couldn’t believe their eyes
· They saw the Father’s love expressed in miracles before them
· They heard it in the words – it was like beyond their imagination!
· They could hardly believe this holy God they heard about wanted to know them INTIMATELY – as Father – Abba – It was beyond comprehension!
· They were disarmed by His love – and captivated and challenged by the truth He spoke
But Jesus knew the ONLY way this Message of Meeting the Father could be completed
· Was to go to the cross
· And THAT part of the message is always a test for us.
Honeymoon period of relationship with Jesus
· Forgiveness~/hope is a wonderful thing
· But this NEXT level of relationship would involve facing a test.
And Lazarus, Mary and Martha all were about to face the biggest test to date in their relationship with Jesus
John 11
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Test of Timing 1-7*
• Mary was moving towards a deeper level of worship
• Mary~/Martha story
• Lazarus sick
· This is the one you love
· Jesus WE HAVE A PLAN for YOUR life!
· Hurry up!
· Jesus isn’t our servant~/wind up doll – slave
· He is LORD
• Jesus stayed a couple days -- divine TIMING
· Timing Key:
· RIPENING
o What happens premature?
SOUR
o What happens too late?
Rotten!
o Perfect time: FULLNESS of time – Sweet~/best
· Why wasn’t Jesus there?
o Ever wonder that one yourself?
o Where’s Jesus?
WHY is He doing this?
o Didn’t you hear wha’ts going on?
o Doubt his heart for you
o Does He love me or has He forgotten me?
o Though you slay me, yet I will trust You – God noticed THAT kind of heart for Him
o “Lord, this feels uncomfortable, but I’m going to trust you.”
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Test of Unanswered Prayers*
· Verse 11
· v14
• Glad wasn’t there
• Inference: if Jesus WAS there – Lazarus would have died anyway
• Jesus was ‛glad for THEIR sake’ that He wasn’t there
• It would have been a greater test for them.
Answers:
· yes~/no~/wait
· BEHIND the answers God is always doing something BIGGER
· In EVERYTHING God is at work for Good
· Will you believe for it – trust HIS motives for You?
Often – need to repent of unbelief
· God, I’m sorry that I didn’t believe YOU were truly working for my good
· I’m sorry I doubted that You love me even in the midst of the pain – the storm
V16
Disciples didn’t know HOW to interprate unanswered prayers
· We’re in Good company!
· “Let’s Die with Jesus”
o We totally misinterpret unanswered prayer
o Core Lie of Enemy: God is not REALLY Good
o God doesn’t love me
o From the Garden
o So glad Jesus is still working
• Picture of how fragile their beginning faith was.
Us!
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Martha’s Encounter 17-22*
· Martha’s Petition
· “Jesus, I had a plan for Your life – but you MISSED it!”
· But You can FIX it
· Declaration of Faith
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It’s ME, Martha – I am the Rez and the Life *24-25
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