Raising Lazarus
No fixed feast day in the calendar
Jesus calls Lazarus from the tomb, foreshadowing His own Resurrection.
I am the resurrection and the life
In Bethany, the brother of Martha and Mary, Lazarus, had died and been buried for four days. When Jesus arrived, He wept out of compassion. He approached the tomb and cried out: "Lazarus, come out!" The dead man walked out, still wrapped in burial cloths. Before this, Jesus had affirmed to Martha: "I am the resurrection and the life." This miracle is the greatest sign, foreshadowing but not equal to the Resurrection of Jesus Himself later. Lazarus was raised only to die again later, while Jesus would rise in glory forever. This is an invitation to believe that He is the Conqueror of death who gives eternal life to those who believe in Him.
Prayer
Hope in eternal life
- "I am the resurrection and the life" is the theological heart of this miracle. Jesus shows that He has power over death.
- This miracle foreshadows His own glorious Resurrection. We are invited to hope in eternal life.
Jesus is the source of eternal life for all who believe in Him.
Prayer
Lord Jesus, may I always believe You are the resurrection, so that I may live forever in Your love.
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