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Jesus is The Resurrection and the Life
Last week we finished up the first major section of John’s Gospel that started in John 1:19 and went through John 10:42.
These next 2 chapters John 11 & 12, are transition chapters in John’s Gospel.
A time between the end of Jesus’ Public ministry in Jerusalem and his return to Jerusalem to prepare for his crucifixion.
This is Jesus’ last sign before his crucifixion.
It is the pinnacle and ultimate display of his claims to be sent by God and to be God in flesh.
What’s interesting is that this sign isn’t on full display for everyone to see.
He wasn’t in the center of Jerusalem.
He was outside the city.
In a small community.
Demonstrating to his close friends and disciples that he has power over death.
Jesus’ first sign, turning water to wine, and last sign raising Lazarus from the dead are on display not for the whole world, but for those he cared deeply about.
John’s gospel pays special attention to Jesus’ divinity.
The claim that Jesus is God and that he has come to seek and save the lost.
But John doesn’t solely focus on Jesus’ divinity.
He also shows us the reality of his humanity.
The cool thing is we get to see what it means to be truly human by looking at Jesus.
By watching how he reacts and treats situations and people.
Cause Jesus is the only post fall, perfect human to ever walk the face of the earth.
So we get to see his perfect love.
Perfect compassion.
Perfection on full display.
Jesus’ Love
At the beginning of this story we are introduced to a problem.
The problem is that Lazarus is sick.
And Lazarus’ sisters, Mary and Martha, send Jesus word that he is sick.
They were expecting Jesus to come an heal Lazarus.
We learn here that Jesus loves Mary, Martha, and Lazarus.
They were friends.
Jesus spent time with them.
We even learn from John here that Mary is “the one who anointed the Lord with perfume.”
John is telling us this about Mary before he even tells us about the anointing.
Why does he tell the readers about Mary here?
Couple of reasons
As a masterful story teller, John is helping us to anticipate something that is going to happen later in the story.
But not only that, Most likely the story of Mary washing Jesus’ feet was a widely known and beloved story in the Christian Community.
So twice, in v. 3, and v. 5, we are told that Jesus loves this family.
Jesus loved them b/c they were his friends.
He had deep affection for them.
That’s a beautiful thing to think about.
Jesus wasn’t some robot walking around, unattached from the world or people.
He had great love and compassion for his friends and family.
And here’s some really good news for us.
Jesus calls his disciples friends.
So if you are a disciple of Jesus, then you are a friend of Jesus.
And if you are a friend of Jesus, then you can know and believe that Jesus loves you.
The creator of the universe loves you.
Deeply.
You can rest in that.
You can celebrate in that truth.
Don’t forget it.
It isn’t just some word salad.
It is a deep and resounding truth.
Jesus loves me.
Jesus loves you.
Remember it is his love that compelled him to come to earth.
It is his love that compelled him to willingly lay down his life.
It is his love that offers salvation to his friends.
His loves moves him toward our brokenness so that he can restore us.
It’s beautiful.
It’s awe inspiring.
It’s amazing.
Here’s something that interesting.
Jesus loved Mary, Martha, and Lazarus so much that he didn’t go immediately to Bethany to heal Lazarus.
That may sound a little backward for us.
Instead of making the journey immediately, Jesus stayed 2 more days.
That doesn’t sound very loving to our ears.
Why didn’t Jesus immediately take the pain away.
Why didn’t he heal Lazarus from a distance like he did the officials son in Chapter 4.
He could have simply spoke a word and Lazarus would have lived.
But he stayed.
Insuring that Lazarus would die.
What is Jesus up to?
Why wait?
Why delay?
Why allow the pain to set in?
He tells us in verse 4.
John 11:4 “4 When Jesus heard it, he said, “This sickness will not end in death but is for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it.””
I want us to realize something.
The most loving thing that Jesus can do is show us the glory of God.
And God’s glory doesn’t always mean sparing us from pain, heartache, and even death.
God’s glory doesn’t always mean that we will avoid difficulties.
God’s glory doesn’t always mean that life will be smooth sailing.
In fact, most often the Glory of God is most seen on the other side of suffering.
Here’s a truth we need to have ingrained in our hearts and minds.
His love for us and our love for him can never be based on the circumstances that surround us.
He loves Mary, Martha, and Lazarus.
And he knows that there is going to be pain.
That there is going to be hurt.
There is going to be weeping, but all of that is going to lead to God’s Glory.
After the days had passed, it’s time for Jesus to head out to Bethany.
But there is some reservation on behalf of Jesus’ disciples.
Confrontation with Disciples
Jesus is ready to move.
The time has come.
But the disciples are hesitant.
“Jesus you know that these guys just tried to stone you, and your wanting to go back?”
Jesus quickly rebukes them.
There is still work to be done.
He goes into this little sermonette about the working while there is daylight.
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