Raising Lazarus: Pointing to a Better Resurrection Church In Toronto Sermon Audio

Before Jesus calls Lazarus out of the tomb, he gives thanks to the Father to display tothose standing nearby that he is one with God the Father. He is not taking credit forwhat is about to happen. He is directing all the praise to God. But at the same time, healso wants people to see that God truly has sent him. Of course, this is no differencefrom what he has been saying and doing throughout this Gospel. He lives in dependenceon God. Only God can raise someone from the dead. And Jesus does that very thing.Is there a deeper significance to Lazarus’ resurrection for you and I as we follow Jesusfrom day to day? Yes! First, we should know that our death is different because we arebelievers. Death does not hold power over us any longer because we know that death isnot the end. Second, because we have the hope of resurrection, the manner in which welive today is strikingly different. We live a life of more value. Third, it’s not uncommonfor us to find ourselves buried in a tomb due to addictions, anxiety, lusts, guilt & shame.The good news is that our Resurrected Saviour is still calling us out of our tombs. Doyou hear his voice?