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Jesus had a great surprise for this mother.

BibleGateway: Luke 7:11-17

ESV Text: Luke 7:11-17


KJV Text:

The section starts at about 1:19 and ends at about 2:24

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     11 And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people. 12 Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her. 13 And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not. 14 And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise. 15 And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother. 16 And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people. 17 And this rumour of him went forth throughout all Judaea, and throughout all the region round about.(KJV)


Hymn: TLH 206:
Jesus Christ My Sure Defense

— Organ Audio

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1. Jesus Christ, my sure Defense 
And my Savior, ever Iiveth; 
Knowing this, my confidence 
Rests upon the hope it giveth 
Though the night of death be fraught 
Still with many an anxious thought. 

2. Jesus, my Redeemer, lives; 
I, too, unto life shall waken. 
Endless joy my Savior gives; 
Shall my courage, then, be shaken? 
Shall I fear, or could the Head 
Rise and leave His members dead? 

3. Nay, too closely am I bound 
Unto Him by hope forever; 
Faith’s strong hand the Rock hath found, 
Grasped it, and will leave it never; 
Even death now cannot part 
From its Lord the trusting heart. 

4. I am flesh and must return 
Unto dust, whence I am taken; 
But by faith I now discern 
That from death I shall awaken 
With my Savior to abide 
In His glory, at His side. 

5. Glorified, I shall anew 
With this flesh then be enshrouded; 
In this body I shall view 
God, my Lord, with eyes unclouded; 
In this flesh I then shall see 
Jesus Christ eternally. 

6. Then these eyes my Lord shall know, 
My Redeemer and my Brother; 
In His love my soul shall glow,– 
I myself, and not another! 
Then the weakness I feel here 
Shall forever disappear. 

7. They who sorrow here and moan 
There in gladness shall be reigning; 
Earthly here the seed is sown, 
There immortal life attaining. 
Here our sinful bodies die, 
Glorified to dwell on high. 

8. Then take comfort and rejoice, 
For His members Christ will cherish. 
Fear not, they will hear His voice; 
Dying, they shall never perish; 
For the very grave is stirred 
When the trumpet’s blast is heard. 

9. Laugh to scorn the gloomy grave 
And at death no longer tremble; 
He, the Lord, who came to save 
Will at last His own assemble. 
They will go their Lord to meet, 
Treading death beneath their feet. 

10. Oh, then, draw away your hearts 
Now from pleasures base and hollow. 
There to share what He imparts, 
Here His footsteps ye must follow. 
Fix your hearts beyond the skies, 
Whether ye yourselves would rise.