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Speaker : Rev. Daniel Yaw
Scripture: John 11:17-44
INTRODUCTION
- The Chinese saying that life is being born, getting old, getting sick and dying. Is this a reality?
- There are things that Jesus said in face of death showed this challenge:
A. A Faith Challenged (vv17-27)
1. “Lord if only you were here, my brother would not have died.”
2. “But even now, whatever you ask of God, he will give it to you”
B. A Grief Shared (vv28-37)
1. He was deeply moved in his spirit and greatly troubled.
2. Jesus wept
C. A Life Restored (vv38-44) - Death Defeated (38-44)
1. Partnership
- “Take away the stone.”
2. Promise
- “Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?”
3. Prayer
- “Father I thank you that you have heard me. I knew that you always hear me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing here, that they may believe that you sent me.”
4. Power
- “Lazarus, come forth!”
CONCLUSION
- What miracle are you looking for today?
- Be still and know that He is God. You may have to face your trials and do so knowing that Christ is the resurrection and the life.