The Resurrection and the Life

Word reached Jesus that His friend Lazarus was sick. But instead of rushing to Bethany,

Jesus waited — because the miracle He was about to perform would reveal something deeper

than healing. When He finally arrived, Lazarus had already been in the tomb

for four days. Martha ran to Him, grief spilling from her voice: “Lord,

if You had been here, my brother would not have died.” Jesus looked at

her with compassion. “Your brother will rise again.” Martha nodded, thinking of the

final resurrection at the end of the age. But Jesus spoke words that changed

history: “I am the Resurrection and the Life. Whoever believes in Me,