Lectio Continua: John 11 - Lazarus

In this moving message, Pastor Chris Gordon exegetes the well-known narrative of John chapter 11, where Jesus raises His friend Lazarus from the dead. Gordon emphasizes that the resurrection is not merely an intellectual doctrine to be agreed with, but a foundational truth that addresses our deepest pains and the "last enemy," which is death. By examining the dialogue between Jesus and the sisters Mary and Martha, the sermon highlights the transformative power of Christ's declaration: "I am the resurrection and the life."

Chapters:
00:00:11 Opening Prayer and Introduction to John 11
00:01:27 Reading the Word: The Illness of Lazarus
00:02:45 Jesus Speaks of Sleep and Death
00:03:44 Martha's Faith and Jesus' Promise
00:03:58 "I Am the Resurrection and the Life"
00:05:08 Jesus Weeps and Moves Toward the Tomb
00:05:32 The Command to Remove the Stone
00:06:07 "Lazarus, Come Out!"
00:06:34 The Doctrine of Hope in a Hopeless World
00:08:18 Facing the Reality of Death and Grief
00:09:45 Death: The Last Enemy
00:11:00 Understanding the Delays of God
00:13:20 The Purpose of Suffering for God's Glory
00:15:45 Walking in the Light vs. The Night
00:18:10 The Assurance of Justification through Resurrection

Mentions:

- The Gospel of John (Chapter 11)
- The Gospel of Matthew
- The Apostle Paul
- Lazarus of Bethany
- Mary and Martha
- Thomas (the Twin)