Take Off The Grave Clothes!
Joy Songs, Trumpet Blasts, And Hallelujah Shouts
Sermons In The African--American Preaching Tradition
Today our lesson paints a poignant picture of one of the most famous of Jesus' acts: raising Lazarus from the dead. Lazarus had been a dear friend of Jesus and the scriptures say Jesus loved him and his entire family. When news reached Jesus of Lazarus' death, his heart was sorrowful. He wept inwardly and outwardly. Despite the bad news, he kept confidence that Lazarus would be raised. Despite the woeful lament the news caused for those who loved and knew Lazarus, Jesus quietly assured his disciples and Lazarus' family that a great thing would soon happen.