Jerry Chapman
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17 Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already.
18 Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off:
19 And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.
20 Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house.
21 Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.
22 But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it thee.
23 Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again.
24 Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day.
25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
26 And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?
27 She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world.
Background
Background
Lazarus, one of Jesus’ best friends has died.
He died days ago.
Jesus missed the funeral.
He had known for 10 days that Lazarus had been severely ill, yet He did not come to visit His friend.
By the time Jesus arrives, Lazarus has been in the grave for 4 days.
Mary and Martha are still very much in the period of mourning for the loss of their brother when Jesus arrives.
Unshakable Faith
Unshakable Faith
22 But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it thee.
This is not an attempt on Martha’s part to convince Jesus to raise Lazarus from the dead.
It is rather a statement that her faith in Christ remains unshaken in spite of the fact that Lazarus has died.
23 Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again.
This is Jesus’ response to Martha’s expression of confidence in Him.
24 Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day.
The Jews believed the spirit hovered around the body for three days after death, but that time had passed in Lazarus’ case.
Martha is now looking forward to the final resurrection.
Jesus, however, was not speaking of a distant future event.
25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
26 And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?
John 11:
Christ had allowed Lazarus to die to bring a powerful object lesson to His followers.
He is the Resurrection.
He is life.
12 For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.
13 Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
14 That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us.
12 For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.
Paul had commited his eternal soul to Christ.
He had a relationship with the living Christ.
He said,” I know whom I have believed.”
He trusted that Christ was well able to deliver on His promise of eternal life.
Brother Jerry had that same firm conviction and confidence.
27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:
Every one of us is going to die unless Christ comes back first.
Every one of us is going to face the Righteous Judge.
The question is, “At your death, will you, like Bro. Jerry, be resurrected spiritually into the eternal kingdom of the living God or will you be banished into eternal damnation?”
Don’t let this day close without you making your eternal destination sure.
Turn to Christ and live or reject Him and suffer His judgment.
Whether you act on my words today or not, at the end of the day, you will once again have made a decision.
Jerry Chapman
Jerry Chapman
In this life, Jerry Chapman was a plain spoken man.
He was a man of firm convictions.
You always knew where Bro. Jerry stood because if there was any doubt in your mind, all you had to do was ask.
He didn’t mince words or pull punches.
He was forthright, and straight forward.
He served his country honorably.
He was a dear brother in the Lord.
He loved his church, and he loved the people of the church.
Brother Jerry will be sorely missed, and it has been an honor to serve as his pastor for the last year.
Graveside
Graveside
5 But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.
6 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.
7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.