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This was the last straw for Jesus’ enemies. They really couldn’t argue with someone who could raise the dead, so they would seek His death.

BibleGateway: John 11:38-52 ESV Text: John 11:38-52 KJV Text: The section starts at about 4:1 and ends at about 6:12 38 Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave,… This was the last straw for Jesus’ enemies. They really couldn’t argue with someone who could raise the dead, so they would seek His death.

Martha’s confidence was in Christ and in the resurrection at the Last Day. Mary too believed Jesus had power over death (v. 32), and He does.

BibleGateway: John 11:17-37 ESV Text: John 11:17-37 KJV Text: The section starts at about 1:44 and ends at about 4:8      17 Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four… Martha’s confidence was in Christ and in the resurrection at the Last Day. Mary too believed Jesus had power over death (v. 32), and He does.

Suddenly, in the midst of his grief-stricken monologue, Job remembers his Redeemer. Yes, the same Living One who is there for us in our grief.

BibleGateway: Job 19:23-29 ESV Text: Job 19:23-29 KJV Text: The section starts at about 2:1 and ends at about 2:53      23 Oh that my words were now written! oh that they were printed in a… Suddenly, in the midst of his grief-stricken monologue, Job remembers his Redeemer. Yes, the same Living One who is there for us in our grief.