Episode 138 - The Resurrection of Lazarus (Part 1).

Episode Summary

The story is found in John 11. It is unique to this Gospel. The story is about a family with whom Jesus is especially friendly. When Lazarus falls ill, his two sisters, Mary and Martha, send word to Jesus. But Jesus does not rush to deal with the sick man. Instead, he brushes off the appeal, noting that the illness is not terminal. A little later, Jesus tells the disciples that Lazarus has fallen asleep. The disciples do not understand. It turns out that Jesus told them that Lazarus had died. In spite of the danger, Jesus decided to go to Bethany, where this had taken place. Even though the disciples knew how risky this trip would be, they resolved to accompany Jesus. When Jesus got there, Martha scolded him for delaying a whole two days. Jesus told Martha that her brother would rise again, something that Martha believed in any case due to the fact that many Jews believed in a general resurrection at the end of time. Jesus then said that he was the resurrection and the life. The scene ends when Jesus goes to the burial place and is overcome by emotion by all the weeping of the family and friends.

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