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The Desire of Ages
DA 524.1–527.1 • John 11:25-26; John 11:43-44

““Lazarus, Come Forth””

Divine Timing, Compassionate Tears, and Resurrection Power

At the tomb of Lazarus in Bethany, Jesus wept with sorrowing sisters before declaring, “I am the resurrection, and the life.” With a single authoritative command, Christ called Lazarus from four days of decay, providing undeniable evidence of His divinity.

pp. 524–527 · 11 paragraphs

Holy Scripture

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John 11:25-26
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Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?

John 11:43-44
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And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go.

The Desire of Ages

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End of Day 1(DA 524.1–527.1)

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“Why did Jesus intentionally delay His journey to Bethany when He heard that Lazarus was sick?”

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“O Mighty Conqueror of the grave, we praise Thee that death has lost its sting in Thy presence. Anchor our hope firmly in Thy resurrection power and eternal promises.”

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