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Lazarus lived with his two sisters in the little village of Bethany. They were close friends of Jesus of Nazareth, who often stayed with them when He visited Jerusalem.

But one day Lazarus became ill. "Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha ... Therefore the sisters sent to (Jesus), saying, 'Lord, behold, he whom You love is sick'" (John 11:1-3).

John describes this family as close, filled with love and peace. No doubt Christ enjoyed visiting these friends' home and relaxing after arduous journeys. Notice the sisters didn't even ask for Him to come. They knew that once He heard of Lazarus' illness He would journey to see His sick friend.

But Jesus didn't do what they expected. He deliberately waited (verses 6-7).

In the meantime, the illness claimed Lazarus' life. By the time Jesus arrived Lazarus had been dead at least four days. Martha, in her anguish, met Christ as He arrived. "Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died." Christ responded to her in her grief by urging her to have faith and believe in Him. He even told her, "Your brother will rise again" (verses 21,23).

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