Then in prayer to his heavenly Father, Jesus showed that one reason these events were taking place was “in order that they might believe that you sent me forth.” ( Joh 11:38-42) Jesus then called the dead Lazarus out of the tomb, and he emerged, undoubtedly to the astonishment and joy of those present.- Joh 11:43, 44. Upon arriving at the tomb or cave where Lazarus was interred, Christ ordered that the stone sealing its entrance be taken away. ( Joh 11:23-27) He was soon to give added meaning to his words. When speaking to Martha, Jesus took the occasion to stress the resurrection.
Lazarus had expired and had been dead for four days.- Joh 11:6, 17, 20, 30-32. Upon his arrival in the vicinity of Bethany he was met by Martha and then by Mary. ( Joh 11:3, 21, 32) However, instead of going to Bethany immediately, or curing Lazarus from a distance, as in the case of the manservant of an army officer ( Mt 8:5-13), Jesus stayed where he was for two more days. Doubtless they entertained the hope that Jesus would cure him. The two sisters sent word to Jesus, who was at that time across the Jordan River, that their brother Lazarus was very sick. ( Joh 11:5, 18, ftn) He had been entertained at their home, perhaps frequently.- Lu 10:38-42. ( Joh 11:1, 2) Jesus had a deep love for this family living at Bethany, “about two miles” from Jerusalem on the road to Jericho. The brother of Martha and Mary his resurrection was one of the outstanding miracles performed by Jesus Christ.
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