Lazarus, Come Forth
Resurrection power at the four-day tomb.
Jesus weeping with Mary and Martha before the miracle.
The big idea
Jesus weeps with our grief before He speaks resurrection life.
Opening scripture
“Jesus wept.”
What does “Lazarus, Come Forth” walk through?
Lazarus, Come Forth
John 11:35 · KJV
Jesus wept.
In plain English
Jesus wept.
The Deeper Lesson
This narrative in John reminds us of God's sovereign hand in human history. Jesus weeping with Mary and Martha before the miracle. When we trust God's promises, our perspective shifts.
“Jesus weeps with our grief before He speaks resurrection life.”
Pray
Lord Jesus, strengthen my faith through the truth of John 11:35. Help me live boldly in Your grace today. Amen.
Write it down
What encouraging takeaway from John 11:35 speaks to you today?
Stand Strong
Keep running your race with eyes fixed on Jesus.
Which passages does this journey use?
One passage, drawn from John 11:35. Every verse appears here in the King James text with a plain-English line beside it, so you can read it without a commentary open. Allow about 4 minutes for the whole thing, or 4 short sittings.
- John 11:35
Read any of these in full on the complete KJV, or look the wording up independently at Blue Letter Bible.
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