The Presence of Easter Lazarus Raised John 11:32-44

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1 The Presence of Easter Lazarus Raised John 11:32-44 Also available are a text-only version of the outline at or an audio podcast at This is a pdf file for the PowerPoint notes for the sermon by Pastor Dave Tietjen on April 12, 2015 the last of three sermons based on the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead as found in the book of John

2 The power (over death) displayed clearly

3 At the cave John 11:38-39a NIV Jesus, once more deeply moved, came to the tomb. It was a cave with a stone laid across the entrance. Take away the stone, he said.

4 John 11:43-45 NIV When he had said this, Jesus called in a loud voice, Lazarus, come out! The dead man came out, his hands and feet wrapped with strips of linen, and a cloth around his face.... At His command

5 John 11:43-45 NIV... Jesus said to them, Take off the grave clothes and let him go. Therefore many of the Jews who had come to visit Mary, and had seen what Jesus did, believed in him. At His command

6 At His command A strong proclamation At His command, the king of terrors (Job 18:14) yielded up his lawful captive; the grave was robbed of its victory (1 Corinthians 15:55); the door of death and Hades was unlocked by the One who alone holds the keys (Revelation 1:18). John MacArthur

7 At His command A strong proclamation A simple presentation

8 The proof (of Jesus claims) demonstrated convincingly

9 Through the wonders Jesus worked John 10:37-38 NIV Matthew 9:6 Luke 11:20; 7:18, 22 John 2:19-21 Do not believe me unless I do the works of my Father. But if I do them, even though you do not believe me, believe the works, that you may know and understand that the Father is in me, and I in the Father.

10 Through the signs of which John wrote Framework for this Gospel John 2, 4, 5 John 6, 9

11 Through the signs of which John wrote Framework for this Gospel Fitting sign for the Gospel Power over death Promise of resurrection Picture of redemption

12 Through the saying Martha witnessed John 11:25-26a NIV Jesus said to her, I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die.

13 Through the Savior who won her and you? John 11:26b-27 NIV Do you believe this? Yes, Lord, she replied, I believe that you are the Messiah, the Son of God, who is to come into the world.

14 Through the Savior who won her and you? Is He the Son of God? Did He die for you? Did He rise from the tomb? Did He ascend to heaven? Did He remove the terror of death? Would you give your life for affirming these?

15 The person (Jesus) described invitingly

16 John 11:33-35 NIV When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come along with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. Where have you laid him? he asked. Come and see, Lord, they replied. Jesus wept.

17 Having an authentic human existence Definitive in life earlier Detailed over Lazarus

18 Having an authentic human expression Deeply moved in spirit Angry? Anguished? Isaiah 53:3b NIV A man of suffering, and familiar with pain.

19 Having an authentic human expression John 11:36-37 NIV Deeply moved in spirit Angry? Anguished? Then the Jews said, See how he loved him! But some of them said, Could not he who opened the eyes of the blind man have kept this man from dying?

20 Having an authentic human expression Deeply moved in spirit Jesus Wept

21 The path (through death) discovered triumphantly

22 The fate we resist The faith that rewards Earth is receding; heaven is approaching. This is my crowning day. D. L. Moody