The Unexpected Jesus

Jesus and Lazarus

Resurrection and Life

Surprise - Abraham and a Child, Moses raised by Pharoah’s daughter, Jericho and the walls, David and Goliath,

1. The Unexpected Delay

Delay to show Love

2. The Unexpected Challenge

Calling attention to Himself

The emotional display

3. The Unexpected Call

The Outloud Prayer

The Resurrection

Why surprise? To show off the person - glory

To show power

To show deliverance

4. The Expected Response

Belief vs Control

God’s Purpose

To show power

To show deliverance

Christianity is about resurrection

Questions:

When and why do we struggle with God’s delay?

When God makes it about Him, how do we respond? What are some ways to respond in faith?

How do you make your life about Jesus?

How can you teach others through your prayers?

How do you participate in God’s plan and purpose in the world?