"Grave Clothes"

Friday, March 25, 2016

I believe that all of Scripture is the inspired word of God and profitable. Therefore, when John records the words of Jesus in 11:44 of his gospel, I believe it is a statement laden with meaning. The context is the raising of His good friend Lazarus from the dead and what is revealed regarding Jesus' true identity. At a specific point, Jesus tells those standing by, "Take off the grave clothes and let him go." I find it extremely interesting that Jesus makes no attempt to personally touch Lazarus. Notice that Jesus is specific in His instructions after Lazarus exits the tomb. In the frame work of inspired Scripture, Jesus' words are included for a purpose. The story could have ended with Lazarus exiting the tomb, but it doesn't.

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