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February 27, 1932
Peninsula Enterprise
Accomac, Accomack County, Virginia
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1932 Sunday school lesson by Rev. P. B. Fitzwater on John 11, detailing Jesus' delay, interactions with Martha and Mary, weeping, and miraculous raising of Lazarus from the dead in Bethany, illustrating divine life-giving power and leading to belief and opposition.
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IMPROVED UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON
(By REV. P. B. FITZWATER, D.D., Member of Faculty, Moody Bible Institute of Chicago.)
(©, 1932, Western Newspaper Union.)
Lesson for February 28
JESUS RAISES LAZARUS FROM THE DEAD
LESSON TEXT—John 11:1-57
GOLDEN TEXT—Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.
PRIMARY TOPIC—Jesus Makes a Dead Man Live Again.
JUNIOR TOPIC—Jesus Gives Life to His Friend.
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC—Jesus the Giver of Life.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC—The Christian Assurance of Immortality.
I. Lazarus Sick (vv. 1, 2).
Even those who are in close fellowship with the Lord are not immune from sickness.
II. Martha and Mary Send for Jesus (v. 3).
Because they had come to know Jesus as more than a mere man, they instinctively turned to him when the shadow of death fell across their home. Those who receive Jesus into their home when all are well and happy can be sure of his love and sympathy when sickness and death overtake them.
III. Jesus' Strange Delay (vv. 4-6).
Martha and Mary sent for Jesus because he loved Lazarus. They said, "He whom thou lovest is sick." Observe that when Jesus heard that Lazarus was sick he "abode in the same place" because he loved Lazarus and his sisters (v. 5). This mystery is to be explained by the fact that Jesus was divine and knew all things.
IV. Jesus Goes to the Bethany Home (vv. 7-17).
Jesus knew, and apparently the disciples knew, that going into Judea at that time meant his own death. He told his disciples that his purpose in going was to awaken Lazarus out of his sleep to the intent that they might believe (vv. 11-15). Jesus fearlessly discharged his duty even though his life had been threatened.
V. Jesus Teaching Martha (vv. 18, 27).
As he was nearing the village, Martha met him with a complaint because of his delay. He ignored her complaint and taught her concerning the resurrection and life.
1. "Thy brother shall rise again" (v. 23). Most blessed words are these to fall upon the ears of a sister sorrowing for a dead brother.
2. "I am the resurrection and the life" (vv. 25, 26). He is the source of life and all who are joined to him by a living faith experience such a vital fellowship as to be unaffected by any bodily change, death being but an incident in the course of an endless life.
VI. Jesus Weeping With Mary (vv. 28-35).
Mary fell at Jesus' feet uttering the same words used by Martha but no doubt with a different tone of voice and attitude. She had been sitting at his feet in the days of sunshine, therefore, she knew where to go in time of sorrow. Being a real man, he suffered with these bereaved sisters, and though he knew the joy that was so soon to come in the restoration of life to Lazarus, he wept.
VII. Jesus Raising Lazarus (vv. 38-44).
In this stupendous miracle we see an illustration of the quickening into life of those dead in trespasses and sins.
Observe:
1. Lazarus was dead (v. 39). This is a type of the sinner dead in trespasses and sins, even morally corrupt (Eph. 2:1).
2. The stone must be rolled away (v. 39). As Christian workers we should remove every obstacle from between a dead sinner and a life-giving Saviour.
3. Martha's protest of unbelief (v. 39). She insisted that Lazarus had already undergone putrefaction. Christ is able to save the sinner regardless of the degree of his sins.
4. Christ's intimacy and fellowship with the Father (v. 42). In his prayer he declared that it was not for his sake that he prayed but for those who stood by.
5. Christ's manner of dealing with Lazarus (v. 43). It was by a call. He is calling men and women today by his Spirit, Word, and providence.
6. The response of Lazarus (v. 44). This shows that the call of Jesus is with authority and power.
7. The command to the people (v. 44). They were to remove the grave clothes and set him free. They could not make Lazarus live, but they could remove the grave clothes which bound the man whom Christ made alive.
VIII. The Effect of This Miracle (vv. 45-57).
1. Some believed (v. 45).
2. His enemies sought to put him to death (vv. 46-53).
3. His withdrawal (v. 54).
(By REV. P. B. FITZWATER, D.D., Member of Faculty, Moody Bible Institute of Chicago.)
(©, 1932, Western Newspaper Union.)
Lesson for February 28
JESUS RAISES LAZARUS FROM THE DEAD
LESSON TEXT—John 11:1-57
GOLDEN TEXT—Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.
PRIMARY TOPIC—Jesus Makes a Dead Man Live Again.
JUNIOR TOPIC—Jesus Gives Life to His Friend.
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC—Jesus the Giver of Life.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC—The Christian Assurance of Immortality.
I. Lazarus Sick (vv. 1, 2).
Even those who are in close fellowship with the Lord are not immune from sickness.
II. Martha and Mary Send for Jesus (v. 3).
Because they had come to know Jesus as more than a mere man, they instinctively turned to him when the shadow of death fell across their home. Those who receive Jesus into their home when all are well and happy can be sure of his love and sympathy when sickness and death overtake them.
III. Jesus' Strange Delay (vv. 4-6).
Martha and Mary sent for Jesus because he loved Lazarus. They said, "He whom thou lovest is sick." Observe that when Jesus heard that Lazarus was sick he "abode in the same place" because he loved Lazarus and his sisters (v. 5). This mystery is to be explained by the fact that Jesus was divine and knew all things.
IV. Jesus Goes to the Bethany Home (vv. 7-17).
Jesus knew, and apparently the disciples knew, that going into Judea at that time meant his own death. He told his disciples that his purpose in going was to awaken Lazarus out of his sleep to the intent that they might believe (vv. 11-15). Jesus fearlessly discharged his duty even though his life had been threatened.
V. Jesus Teaching Martha (vv. 18, 27).
As he was nearing the village, Martha met him with a complaint because of his delay. He ignored her complaint and taught her concerning the resurrection and life.
1. "Thy brother shall rise again" (v. 23). Most blessed words are these to fall upon the ears of a sister sorrowing for a dead brother.
2. "I am the resurrection and the life" (vv. 25, 26). He is the source of life and all who are joined to him by a living faith experience such a vital fellowship as to be unaffected by any bodily change, death being but an incident in the course of an endless life.
VI. Jesus Weeping With Mary (vv. 28-35).
Mary fell at Jesus' feet uttering the same words used by Martha but no doubt with a different tone of voice and attitude. She had been sitting at his feet in the days of sunshine, therefore, she knew where to go in time of sorrow. Being a real man, he suffered with these bereaved sisters, and though he knew the joy that was so soon to come in the restoration of life to Lazarus, he wept.
VII. Jesus Raising Lazarus (vv. 38-44).
In this stupendous miracle we see an illustration of the quickening into life of those dead in trespasses and sins.
Observe:
1. Lazarus was dead (v. 39). This is a type of the sinner dead in trespasses and sins, even morally corrupt (Eph. 2:1).
2. The stone must be rolled away (v. 39). As Christian workers we should remove every obstacle from between a dead sinner and a life-giving Saviour.
3. Martha's protest of unbelief (v. 39). She insisted that Lazarus had already undergone putrefaction. Christ is able to save the sinner regardless of the degree of his sins.
4. Christ's intimacy and fellowship with the Father (v. 42). In his prayer he declared that it was not for his sake that he prayed but for those who stood by.
5. Christ's manner of dealing with Lazarus (v. 43). It was by a call. He is calling men and women today by his Spirit, Word, and providence.
6. The response of Lazarus (v. 44). This shows that the call of Jesus is with authority and power.
7. The command to the people (v. 44). They were to remove the grave clothes and set him free. They could not make Lazarus live, but they could remove the grave clothes which bound the man whom Christ made alive.
VIII. The Effect of This Miracle (vv. 45-57).
1. Some believed (v. 45).
2. His enemies sought to put him to death (vv. 46-53).
3. His withdrawal (v. 54).
What sub-type of article is it?
Extraordinary Event
Supernatural
Heroic Act
What themes does it cover?
Providence Divine
Recovery
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Resurrection
Miracle
Lazarus
Jesus
Faith
Divine Power
Eternal Life
What entities or persons were involved?
Jesus
Lazarus
Martha
Mary
Where did it happen?
Bethany
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Key Persons
Jesus
Lazarus
Martha
Mary
Location
Bethany
Story Details
Jesus delays visiting his sick friend Lazarus in Bethany but ultimately raises him from the dead after four days, demonstrating his power over death and teaching about resurrection and eternal life, leading some to believe and others to plot against him.