Friday, March 8, 2013

John 11:45-75

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I find it interesting that Luke's gospel records for us in chapter 16 a story Jesus told about a man named Lazarus who died and went to heaven. In that story there was also a rich man who died and went to hell. Once in hell, the rich man asked if he could go back to warn his brothers. He is told that if they don't believe the Scriptures, they won't believe even if someone comes back from the dead. In today's reading we see that truth played out after Jesus raised his friend Lazarus (not the same Lazarus as in Luke) from the dead. It amazes me that not only do some folks who witnessed Lazarus' resurrection refuse to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, but that the religious leaders - out of jealousy due to Jesus' popularity - actually want to put Him to death. The passage goes on to remind us that God knew this would happen, and actually used the high priest's evil plot to bring about the greatest good: The forgiveness of sins for mankind.

Once again we see this truth:   Evil is strong. But God is ALWAYS stronger.

God bless your reading,
Pastor David

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