JESUS SAID TO THEM, “TAKE OFF THE GRAVE CLOTHES AND LET HIM GO"

 

Then Jesus shouted, Lazarus, come out!

1.Hope in Jesus

But when Jesus heard about it he said, “Lazarus’s sickness will not end in death. No, it happened for the glory of God so that the Son of God will receive glory from this.(John‬ ‭11‬:‭4‬)

Note: Your hope in life brings glory to God

Jesus told her, “Your brother will rise again.Yes,Martha said, “he will rise when everyone else rises, at the last day.

(John‬ ‭11‬:‭23‬-‭245)

Jesus told her, I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying.

‭‭Resurrection- Hope and Restoration 

Resurrection as Hope

The resurrection assures believers that death is temporary. It shifts perspective from despair to confidence in God’s promises. Hope is not wishful thinking—it is anchored in Christ’s victory over the grave.

- Resurrection as Restoration

Restoration means God revives what was lost—whether broken lives, shattered dreams, or spiritual dryness. Just as Jesus restored life to Lazarus, He restores us from sin, despair, and hopelessness.

- Resurrection as Transformation

It is not only about the future resurrection of the body but also about present transformation. Believers are called to live renewed lives, empowered by the Spirit, reflecting God’s restoration in daily living.

Practical Takeaways

- Faith in Christ brings assurance: Resurrection is not abstract—it is personal. Believers can face trials with confidence knowing eternal life awaits.

- Restoration begins now: God restores brokenness in relationships, health, and spirit, even before the final resurrection.

- Hope sustains perseverance: Resurrection hope strengthens believers to endure suffering, knowing God’s plan is greater than present pain.

Note:- Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. (He is talking about Eternal life forever living with God)

When Mary arrived and saw Jesus, she fell at his feet and said, “Lord, if only you had been here, my brother would not have died.” When Jesus saw her weeping and saw the other people wailing with her, a deep anger welled up within him, and he was deeply troubled. Where have you put him?” he asked them. They told him, “Lord, come and see.(John‬ ‭11‬:‭32‬-‭34‬)

2.Life Giver (Jesus Christ is Life)

Then he said, Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but now I will go and wake him up.(John‬ ‭11‬:‭11‬)

John11:26

Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die. Do you believe this, Martha?

Note:- If your dead in life with your situations but our God can bring back life to you 

John 11:25–26 – Jesus as the Resurrection

- Verse: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.”

- Explanation: Jesus speaks these words before raising Lazarus from the dead. He declares Himself the source of eternal life and hope.

- Application: Trusting Jesus means that no situation is beyond His power. He can resurrect not only physical death but also spiritual and emotional deadness.

Romans 8:11 – The Spirit Gives Life

- Verse: “The Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you.”

- Explanation: The same Spirit that raised Christ empowers believers to overcome struggles.

- Application: God’s Spirit can revive your faith, courage, and strength when you feel powerless.

How This Applies to “Dead Situations”

- Hopelessness → Hope: God specializes in turning despair into testimony.

- Brokenness → Restoration: Just as dry bones lived again, broken lives can be healed.

- Finality → New Beginnings: What looks like the end can become the start of something greater with God’s intervention.

Note:- He bends but it never breaks

3.Grave (grave clothes -Dryness Problems,Sickness,challenges)

Roll the stone aside,Jesus told them. But Martha, the dead man’s sister, protested, “Lord, he has been dead for four days. The smell will be terrible.” So they rolled the stone aside. Then Jesus looked up to heaven and said, “Father, thank you for hearing me. You always hear me, but I said it out loud for the sake of all these people standing here, so that they will believe you sent me.Then Jesus shouted, “Lazarus, come out!” And the dead man came out, his hands and feet bound in grave clothes, his face wrapped in a headcloth. Jesus told them, Unwrap him and let him go

‭ ‭‭(John‬ ‭11‬:‭39‬, ‭41‬-‭44‬)

Rolling - Roll the stone aside

(Turns Bondages into Blessings)

Stones-(Dryness Problems,Sickness,challenges)

Turning Dryness, Sickness, and Challenges into Blessings

- Dryness (spiritual emptiness) → God brings living water (John 7:38). Stones of dryness become wells of renewal.

- Sickness → Jesus heals and uses weakness to display His strength (2 Corinthians 12:9). Stones of sickness become testimonies of healing or endurance.

- Challenges → Trials refine faith like stones polished by pressure (James 1:2-4). Obstacles become opportunities for growth.