In the aftermath of Jesus’ miraculous raising of Lazarus after four days in the tomb it seems outrageous that there were remarkably different reactions from the onlookers. We’re not surprised […]

The raising of Lazarus is the seventh and final “sign” recorded by John. The scene is filled with great pathos as the dismay of the sisters and the loud mourning […]

The Jesus who reveals himself at the tomb of Lazarus as the “Resurrection and the Life” is also the human Christ who wept. The Gospels consistently portray Jesus as a […]

Having waited for several days after he’d heard of Lazarus’ sickness, Jesus made his way to Bethany. When he and the disciples reached the home of Martha and Mary, their […]

As the world progressed into what is commonly known as the Middle Ages, the worship of the church was increasingly corrupted. The services themselves had become the product of priest […]

The book of Jonah, along with all of Scripture, is about God. He is the main subject and the lead character in every story and narrative. In God’s dealings with […]

As we begin chapter 11 of John’s Gospel, we cross a significant thematic divide. The first ten chapters comprise what is often called The Book of Signs. Here we often […]

The closing of chapter 10 brings to an end a lengthy section begun in 8:12 which has focused on the controversy surrounding the true identity of Jesus. The entire section […]

The Apostle John marks the context of this passage during the Feast of Dedication, now known as Hanukkah. This was an eight day festival of lights celebrating liberation, and the […]