In its own context, Lazarus’ resurrection is temporary. The raising of Lazarus needs to be understood in the context of Jesus’ own resurrection. It is, likely, for this reason, that when Jesus approaches the tomb of Lazarus, he weeps. Not only that, but Lazarus is one whom Jesus loves (hon phileis). It is important to note here, something Martin points out, is that Lazarus and his sisters are friends. The scene and context are laid out wonderfully by James Martin, a Jesuit priest and journalist, in his new book Jesus: A Pilgrimage(pp. What follows is Jesus' greatest miracle - or sign. By the time he decides to go, he seems to know that Lazarus is “asleep.” That is, he’s dead. But for some reason, Jesus delays his decision to travel to Bethany.
The sisters have sent word, hoping Jesus could come and restore their beloved brother to health. That a great crowd has gathered to mourn him suggests that this Lazarus, unlike the one in Luke, is a man of wealth and importance. This Lazarus does have two sisters who appear in the Synoptic Gospels without him. There is a character named Lazarus in the Gospel of Luke, but there is no relationship between this character in the parable and the man whose death and “resurrection,” is the focus of this story. A man was dead, but now lives – can we not sing praises to God? This is a lengthy story that appears only in John. As soon as Lazarus comes forth from the tomb, witnesses head to Jerusalem proclaiming the good news with Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus in accompaniment. What sticks in my mind is the aftermath of the raising of Lazarus. One of the most memorable film portrayals of the raising of Lazarus – for me – is that found in The Greatest Story Ever Told. But let us go to him.” 16 Thomas, who was called the Twin, said to his fellow disciples, “Let us also go, that we may die with him.” 15 For your sake I am glad I was not there, so that you may believe. 14 Then Jesus told them plainly, “Lazarus is dead. 10 But those who walk at night stumble, because the light is not in them.” 11 After saying this, he told them, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but I am going there to awaken him.” 12 The disciples said to him, “Lord, if he has fallen asleep, he will be all right.” 13 Jesus, however, had been speaking about his death, but they thought that he was referring merely to sleep.
7 Then after this he said to the disciples, “Let us go to Judea again.” 8 The disciples said to him, “Rabbi, the Jews were just now trying to stone you, and are you going there again?” 9 Jesus answered, “Are there not twelve hours of daylight? Those who walk during the day do not stumble, because they see the light of this world.
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