Easter Begins with a Miracle: The Raising of Lazarus

Before Jesus rode into Jerusalem as King, before the cross and the empty tomb—He stood at the grave of His friend and called him back to life. The raising of Lazarus wasn’t just a miracle; it was a turning point. It set the stage for Jesus’ final days, sealing His fate with the religious leaders and foreshadowing His own resurrection.

Why did Jesus wait when He knew Lazarus was dying? What does His grief at the tomb reveal about His heart? And how does this moment challenge us to trust Him even in life’s darkest valleys?

Key Themes in This Episode

• A Foreshadowing of Resurrection – Lazarus’ return to life points to the greater miracle to come.
• Jesus’ Timing is Not Our Own – Jesus could have healed Lazarus before he died. Why did He wait?
• The Humanity of Christ – The shortest verse in the Bible, Jesus wept, reveals the depth of Jesus’ love and compassion.
• A Miracle That Cost Everything – Raising Lazarus wasn’t just a display of power—it put Jesus on a collision course with the cross.
• How Do We Respond to Miracles – Mary and Martha believed in Jesus, but they struggled with His delay. What can we learn from their story?

Discussion Questions

1. Have you ever felt like Jesus delayed when you needed Him most? How did it shape your faith?
2. Why do you think Jesus wept, even knowing He would raise Lazarus?
3. How does this miracle deepen your understanding of Jesus’ power and purpose?
4. What does Lazarus’ story teach us about our spiritual resurrection?

Why Listen?
The story of Lazarus is more than a historical event—it’s a picture of what Jesus came to do for all of us. If you’ve ever wrestled with waiting on God, doubted His timing, or longed to see His power at work in your life, this episode will encourage you to trust Him more fully.