This event triggered the Pharisees to crucify Jesus. Lazarus had been dead four days. Jewish tradition prompted the family to bury soon after death, but the Jews also believed the spirit hovered over the dead body for up to three days. This time too had passed. Lazarus was a fully dead man! It was a real miracle to bring him back to life, and this was too much for the Pharisees.
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Jesus was specific about what it takes to be a good disciple. If we want to mature in our walk with Christ, we should pay close attention.
Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” Matthew 16:24 NIV
Here are three steps to be an expert disciple:
And as they were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. Remember how he told you Luke 24: 5-6
Easter reminds me that I often make the mistake of those who were seeking the crucified Christ.
I look for the living among the dead…
I look at my past mistakes and think I can’t do better…
I look at my failures and think I’m defeated…
I look at those who cast doubt upon me and think they speak truth…
I look at my inadequacies and think I’m limited…
I look at my problems and forget that His mercies are new every morning…
I look for the living among the dead…
Are you looking for the living among the dead?
Let Easter remind you we serve a RISEN Savior!
The tomb is empty!
Live that way!
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