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February 04, 2008
Some thoughts: Jesus standing within time at the tomb

Lazarus was a great friend. Jesus had special feelings for him, as any person would have. It was sad to see any person go through the spiritual crushing which a dying person experiences.

Before Jesus resurrected Lazarus, he was in anguish for multiple reasons, one being the sadness/joy which the sisters would feel when their brother would walk from the dark tomb. What sisters would not be sad seeing their brother in swaddling death wrapping. Yet, this is his rebirth, a renewal into a second chance upon earth.

 

Salvation is of the Lord. Jesus would resurrect Himself after His crucifixion. This he knew standing before Lazarus' tomb. That would be the revelation of the true riches of Israel, the promise of everlasting life revealed. Would people appreciate it, and continue His work as they should" He had prepared them. As a Father sees his children off to school, Jesus was meditating upon the wisdom the apostles would have. Would Lazarus now live wisely, and consider this renewal of life an opportunity to serve Jesus even more actively"

The sight of Lazarus coming from the stone-cold tomb wrapped in tattered rags reminded Jesus of his first appearance as man. He had been with Mary and Joseph in the cave grotto surrounded by domestic creatures in their natural habitat. Smelly, damp, and musky the cave was barren but appreciated by Joseph and Mary. They had appreciated everything in their lives. Now, he too should appreciate all things. Even this sadness of the sisters and their friends should be turned to joy. Jesus appreciated God's wisdom of life and death. Through the reality of one, the other could be seen more vividly. Surely mankind would learn. Surely they would choose to share life.


By: Ken Cravens - February 04, 2008 - Public
Category: Jesus Raises Lazarus From the Dead
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February 04, 2008
What did Jesus mean when He said one can live even if he dies? Bonus question: Why did Jesus weep when He knew He would raise Lazarus?

One [one's soul] can live even if he [one's body] dies.

 

Jesus knew of his approaching crucifixion, resurrection, and assention.  You have to realize that Lazarus friendship was up there with John, Peter, and, of course, Jude [ a relative ].  Jesus cried for two reasons: 1.  the necessary sadness of those two days before he arrived and resurrected Lazarus and 2. he was bringing back Lazarus.  Lazarus would be on earth for several more years.  His soul would not be in heaven to enjoy the realm of Jesus right away.  Jesus was quite aware of the dimension of time.  However, his humanity would definitely miss any such friend.


By: Ken Cravens - February 04, 2008 - Public
Category: Jesus Comforts the Sisters
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February 04, 2008
One reason that Jesus waited two days to go to this dead person's house.

I have already written my answer.

 

I would like to re-emphasize that God sees all matters in time. By waiting, Jesus was letting one rumour burn itself out. That rumour is and was then that Jesus had more than just normal compassion for Lazarus's sister Mary.

Having a male relative living in the same household was important. Jesus reunited the brother with his two sisters the same day he approached the house.

By his wisdom Jesus eliminated a possible stumbling block from peoples' minds, relating to the decorum of his arrival to a household without a male relative in residence. 


By: Ken Cravens - February 04, 2008 - Public
Category: The Death of Lazarus
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February 04, 2008
Why did Jesus delay for two days before going to see Lazarus?

So that the certainty of the death would already be established.  That was important so that when Jesus did resurrect Lazarus, no one could say that he had not actually been dead.  I might add here that the tomb in which he was buried would have been quite small.  The area would have supplied only slightly over one day of oxygen.

That situation being explained, Jesus was prepared to be reunited with his friends Mary of Magdala and Martha.  The odours of burials were fresh in the air.  Jesus approached the tomb, had its seal broken, and requested the body and spirit of Lazarrus to come out.  They did.  It then was not disputed that the Nazarean had raised Lazarus from the dead. 


By: Ken Cravens - February 04, 2008 - Public
Category: The Death of Lazarus
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February 03, 2008
Why would someone or something try to snatch sheep out of Jesus` hand?

1.   Relating to mankind: to put a soul into hell would be to keep it from heaven where it could help other souls

2.    If a soul is stolen specifically by gog, it keeps some of the soul in its mouth, where the soul "ferments" on a spiritual level.  The more holy a person is in Jesus's flock, the better ferment results.  If it is high enough, it approaches the smell of musky books.  That is used to deceived the near holy into thinking they are holy, even though it is the leviathan serpent who is near them.

3.    The highest level goal which satan has for stealing from the pen or hand of Jesus is to infuriate the Father.  This is satan's goal.  If satan can infuriate the Father above what is just, then the angels will see that God is not God.  Heaven as we know it, will crumble.  This is satan's goal. 


By: Ken Cravens - February 03, 2008 - Public
Category: The Unbelief of the Jews
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