There are a lot of emotions wrapped up in the story of Lazarus being raised from the dead — the sorrow and grief over losing a brother and a friend, the bitterness of feeling abandoned by Jesus (who could have prevented his death), and the shock and joy of watching Lazarus step out of the grave.

One of the greatest lessons we can learn from the people in this story is the faith to say, "Jesus, even though you didn't do what I wanted you to do, it doesn't change my understanding of who you are."

Key Text: John 11:1-54