John 11.1–16 Jean 11.1-16
Psalm 102 Exodus 6.2-13 Hebrews 10.26-end
Psaume 102 Exode 6.2-13 Hébreux 10.26- fin
'The Raising of Lazarus', Giotto di Bondone, 1304
Martha and Mary were not alone in their grief. They lost a dear brother, young and strong. Their friends thought how unfair it was to lose a brother and friend so young. One special friend called Jesus, with whom they had a good relationship, was not with them at that moment. Actually it was rather difficult to make out who he really was and why he was amongst them. One explanation we find in John 11.14b-15 – ‘.....“Lazarus is dead, 15 and for your sake I am glad I was not there, so that you may believe. But let us go to him.”’ A very puzzled Thomas said ‘”Let us also go, that we may die with him.”’ (11.16b).
What do you believe: is resurrection a reality or not?
Rie Arthern
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