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168:1.1 After [[Jesus]] had spent a few [[moments]] in [[comforting]] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_of_Bethany Mary], apart from the [[mourn]]ers, he asked them, " Where have you laid him? " Then Martha said, " Come and see. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_11] And as [[the Master]] followed on in [[silence]] with the two sorrowing sisters, he [[wept]]. When the [[friendly]] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jews Jews] who followed after them saw his tears, one of them said: " Behold how he loved him. Could not he who opened the eyes of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blindness blind] have kept this man from [[dying]]? "[[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_11]] By this time they were standing before the [[family]] [[tomb]], a small [[natural]] [[cave]], or declivity, in the ledge of rock which rose up some thirty feet at the far end of the [[garden]] plot.

168:1.1 After [[Jesus]] had spent a few [[moments]] in [[comforting]] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_of_Bethany Mary], apart from the [[mourn]]ers, he asked them, " Where have you laid him? " Then Martha said, " Come and see. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_11] And as [[the Master]] followed on in [[silence]] with the two sorrowing sisters, he [[wept]]. When the [[friendly]] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jews Jews] who followed after them saw his tears, one of them said: " Behold how he loved him. Could not he who opened the eyes of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blindness blind] have kept this man from [[dying]]? "[[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_11]] By this time they were standing before the [[family]] [[tomb]], a small [[natural]] [[cave]], or declivity, in the ledge of rock which rose up some thirty feet at the far end of the [[garden]] plot.

168:1.2 It is difficult to [[explain]] to [[human]] [[minds]] just why [[Jesus]] [[wept]]. While we have [[access]] to the registration of the combined [[human]] [[emotions]] and [[divine]] [[thoughts]], as of [[record]] in the [[mind]] of the [[Personalized Adjuster]], we are not altogether [[certain]] about the real [[cause]] of these [[emotional]] [[manifestations]]. We are inclined to [[believe]] that [[Jesus]] [[wept]] because of a number of [[thoughts]] and [[feelings]] which were going through his [[mind]] at this time, such as:

168:1.2 It is difficult to [[explain]] to [[human]] [[minds]] just why [[Jesus]] [[wept]]. While we have [[access]] to the registration of the combined [[human]] [[emotions]] and [[divine]] [[thoughts]], as of [[record]] in the [[mind]] of the [[Personalized Adjuster]], we are not altogether [[certain]] about the real [[cause]] of these [[emotional]] [[manifestations]]. We are inclined to [[believe]] that [[Jesus]] [[wept]] because of a number of [[thoughts]] and [[feelings]] which were going through his [[mind]] at this time, such as:

168:1.3 1. He felt a genuine and sorrowful [[sympathy]] for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_of_Bethany Mary]; he had a real and [[deep]] [[human]] [[affection]] for these sisters who had lost their [[brother]].

168:1.3 1. He felt a genuine and sorrowful [[sympathy]] for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_of_Bethany Mary]; he had a real and [[deep]] [[human]] [[affection]] for these sisters who had lost their [[brother]].

168:1.4 2. He was perturbed in his [[mind]] by the [[presence]] of the crowd of [[mourn]]ers, some [[sincere]] and some merely pretenders. He always resented these outward [[exhibition]]s of mourning. He knew the sisters [[loved]] their brother and had [[faith]] in the [[survival]] of [[believers]]. These [[conflicting]] [[emotions]] may possibly [[explain]] why he groaned as they came near the [[tomb]].

168:1.4 2. He was perturbed in his [[mind]] by the [[presence]] of the crowd of [[mourn]]ers, some [[sincere]] and some merely pretenders. He always resented these outward [[exhibition]]s of mourning. He knew the sisters [[loved]] their brother and had [[faith]] in the [[survival]] of [[believers]]. These [[conflicting]] [[emotions]] may possibly [[explain]] why he groaned as they came near the [[tomb]].

168:1.5 3. He truly [[hesitated]] about bringing [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] back to the [[mortal]] life. His sisters really needed him, but [[Jesus]] [[regretted]] having to [[summon]] his [[friend]] back to [[experience]] the bitter [[persecution]] which he well knew [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] would have to [[endure]] as a result of being the subject of the greatest of all [[demonstrations]] of the [[divine]] [[power]] of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man].

168:1.5 3. He truly [[hesitated]] about bringing [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] back to the [[mortal]] life. His sisters really needed him, but [[Jesus]] [[regretted]] having to [[summon]] his [[friend]] back to [[experience]] the bitter [[persecution]] which he well knew [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] would have to [[endure]] as a result of being the subject of the greatest of all [[demonstrations]] of the [[divine]] [[power]] of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man].

168:1.6 And now we may relate an interesting and instructive [[fact]]: Although this [[narrative]] unfolds as an apparently [[natural]] and [[normal]] event in [[human]] affairs, it has some very interesting side lights. While the [[messenger]] went to [[Jesus]] on Sunday, telling him of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus]'s illness, and while [[Jesus]] sent [[word]] that it was " not to the [[death]], " at the [[same time]] he went in [[person]] up to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany Bethany] and even asked the sisters, " Where have you laid him? " Even though all of this seems to indicate that [[the Master]] was proceeding after the [[manner]] of this life and in [[accordance]] with the [[limited]] [[knowledge]] of the [[human]] [[mind]], nevertheless, the [[records]] of the [[universe]] [[reveal]] that [[Jesus]]' [[Personalized Adjuster]] issued orders for the indefinite [[detention]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus]'s [[Thought Adjuster]] on the [[planet]] subsequent to Lazarus's [[death]], and that this order was made of [[record]] just fifteen minutes before Lazarus breathed his last.

168:1.6 And now we may relate an interesting and instructive [[fact]]: Although this [[narrative]] unfolds as an apparently [[natural]] and [[normal]] event in [[human]] affairs, it has some very interesting side lights. While the [[messenger]] went to [[Jesus]] on Sunday, telling him of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus]'s illness, and while [[Jesus]] sent [[word]] that it was " not to the [[death]], " at the [[same time]] he went in [[person]] up to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany Bethany] and even asked the sisters, " Where have you laid him? " Even though all of this seems to indicate that [[the Master]] was proceeding after the [[manner]] of this life and in [[accordance]] with the [[limited]] [[knowledge]] of the [[human]] [[mind]], nevertheless, the [[records]] of the [[universe]] [[reveal]] that [[Jesus]]' [[Personalized Adjuster]] issued orders for the indefinite [[detention]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus]'s [[Thought Adjuster]] on the [[planet]] subsequent to Lazarus's [[death]], and that this order was made of [[record]] just fifteen minutes before Lazarus breathed his last.

168:1.7 Did the [[divine]] [[mind]] of [[Jesus]] know, even before [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] [[died]], that he would raise him from the [[dead]]? We do not know. We know only what we are herewith placing on [[record]].

168:1.7 Did the [[divine]] [[mind]] of [[Jesus]] know, even before [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] [[died]], that he would raise him from the [[dead]]? We do not know. We know only what we are herewith placing on [[record]].

168:1.8 Many of [[Jesus]]' [[enemies]] were inclined to [[sneer]] at his [[manifestations]] of [[affection]], and they said among themselves: " If he [[thought]] so much of this man, why did he tarry so long before coming to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany Bethany]? If he is what they claim, why did he not save his dear [[friend]]? What is the [[good]] of [[healing]] strangers in [[Galilee]] if he cannot save those whom he loves? " And in many other ways they [[mocked]] and made light of the [[teachings]] and [[work]]s of [[Jesus]].

168:1.8 Many of [[Jesus]]' [[enemies]] were inclined to [[sneer]] at his [[manifestations]] of [[affection]], and they said among themselves: " If he [[thought]] so much of this man, why did he tarry so long before coming to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany Bethany]? If he is what they claim, why did he not save his dear [[friend]]? What is the [[good]] of [[healing]] strangers in [[Galilee]] if he cannot save those whom he loves? " And in many other ways they [[mocked]] and made light of the [[teachings]] and [[work]]s of [[Jesus]].

168:1.9 And so, on this Thursday afternoon at about half past two o'clock, was the [[stage]] all set in this little hamlet of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany Bethany] for the enactment of the greatest of all [[works]] connected with the [[earth]] [[ministry]] of [[Michael]] of [[Nebadon]], the greatest [[manifestation]] of [[divine]] [[power]] during his [[incarnation]] in the [[flesh]], since his own [[resurrection]] occurred after he had been [[liberated]] from the bonds of [[mortal]] habitation.

168:1.9 And so, on this Thursday afternoon at about half past two o'clock, was the [[stage]] all set in this little hamlet of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany Bethany] for the enactment of the greatest of all [[works]] connected with the [[earth]] [[ministry]] of [[Michael]] of [[Nebadon]], the greatest [[manifestation]] of [[divine]] [[power]] during his [[incarnation]] in the [[flesh]], since his own [[resurrection]] occurred after he had been [[liberated]] from the bonds of [[mortal]] habitation.

168:1.10 The small [[group]] assembled before [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus]'s [[tomb]] little [[realized]] the [[presence]] near at hand of a [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_37 vast concourse of all orders] of [[celestial]] [[beings]] assembled under the [[leadership]] of [[Gabriel]] and now in waiting, by direction of the [[Personalized Adjuster]] of [[Jesus]], [[vibrating]] with [[expectancy]] and ready to [[execute]] the bidding of their [[Master Son|beloved Sovereign]].

168:1.10 The small [[group]] assembled before [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus]'s [[tomb]] little [[realized]] the [[presence]] near at hand of a [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_37 vast concourse of all orders] of [[celestial]] [[beings]] assembled under the [[leadership]] of [[Gabriel]] and now in waiting, by direction of the [[Personalized Adjuster]] of [[Jesus]], [[vibrating]] with [[expectancy]] and ready to [[execute]] the bidding of their [[Master Son|beloved Sovereign]].

168:1.11 When [[Jesus]] [[spoke]] those [[words]] of command, " Take away the stone, "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_11]  the assembled [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_39 celestial hosts] made ready to enact the [[drama]] of the [[resurrection]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] in the likeness of his [[mortal]] [[flesh]]. Such a form of [[resurrection]] involves [[difficulties]] of [[execution]] which far [[transcend]] the usual [[technique]] of the [[resurrection]] of [[mortal]] [[creatures]] in [[morontia]] form and requires far more [[celestial]] [[personalities]] and a far greater [[organization]] of [[universe]] facilities.

168:1.11 When [[Jesus]] [[spoke]] those [[words]] of command, " Take away the stone, "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_11]  the assembled [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_39 celestial hosts] made ready to enact the [[drama]] of the [[resurrection]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] in the likeness of his [[mortal]] [[flesh]]. Such a form of [[resurrection]] involves [[difficulties]] of [[execution]] which far [[transcend]] the usual [[technique]] of the [[resurrection]] of [[mortal]] [[creatures]] in [[morontia]] form and requires far more [[celestial]] [[personalities]] and a far greater [[organization]] of [[universe]] facilities.

168:1.12 When [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_of_Bethany Mary] heard this command of [[Jesus]] directing that the stone in front of the [[tomb]] be rolled away, they were filled with [[conflicting]] [[emotions]]. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary Mary] [[hoped]] that [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] was to be raised from the [[dead]], but [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha], while to some extent [[sharing]] her sister's [[faith]], was more [[exercised]] by the [[fear]] that Lazarus would not be presentable, in his [[appearance]], to [[Jesus]], [[the apostles]], and their [[friends]]. Said [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha]: " Must we roll away the stone? My [[brother]] has now been [[dead]] four days, so that by this time decay of the [[body]] has begun. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_11] Martha also said this because she was not [[certain]] as to why [[the Master]] had requested that the stone be removed; she thought maybe [[Jesus]] wanted only to take one last look at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus]. She was not settled and constant in her [[attitude]]. As they [[hesitated]] to roll away the stone, [[Jesus]] said: " Did I not tell you at the first that this [[sickness]] was not to the [[death]]? Have I not come to fulfill my [[promise]]? And after I came to you, did I not say that, if you would only [[believe]], you should see the [[glory]] of [[God]]? Wherefore do you [[doubt]]? How long before you will [[believe]] and [[obey]]? "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_11]  

168:1.12 When [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_of_Bethany Mary] heard this command of [[Jesus]] directing that the stone in front of the [[tomb]] be rolled away, they were filled with [[conflicting]] [[emotions]]. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary Mary] [[hoped]] that [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] was to be raised from the [[dead]], but [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha], while to some extent [[sharing]] her sister's [[faith]], was more [[exercised]] by the [[fear]] that Lazarus would not be presentable, in his [[appearance]], to [[Jesus]], [[the apostles]], and their [[friends]]. Said [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha]: " Must we roll away the stone? My [[brother]] has now been [[dead]] four days, so that by this time decay of the [[body]] has begun. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_11] Martha also said this because she was not [[certain]] as to why [[the Master]] had requested that the stone be removed; she thought maybe [[Jesus]] wanted only to take one last look at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus]. She was not settled and constant in her [[attitude]]. As they [[hesitated]] to roll away the stone, [[Jesus]] said: " Did I not tell you at the first that this [[sickness]] was not to the [[death]]? Have I not come to fulfill my [[promise]]? And after I came to you, did I not say that, if you would only [[believe]], you should see the [[glory]] of [[God]]? Wherefore do you [[doubt]]? How long before you will [[believe]] and [[obey]]? "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_11]  

168:1.13 When [[Jesus]] had finished [[speaking]], his [[apostles]], with the assistance of willing [[neighbors]], laid hold upon the stone and rolled it away from the entrance to the [[tomb]].

168:1.13 When [[Jesus]] had finished [[speaking]], his [[apostles]], with the assistance of willing [[neighbors]], laid hold upon the stone and rolled it away from the entrance to the [[tomb]].

168:1.14 It was the [[common]] [[belief]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jews the Jews] that the drop of gall on the point of the sword of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azrael angel of death] began to work by the end of the third day, so that it was taking full [[effect]] on the fourth day. They allowed that the [[soul]] of man might linger about the [[tomb]] until the end of the third day, seeking to reanimate the [[dead]] [[body]]; but they firmly believed that such a [[soul]] had gone on to the abode of departed spirits ere the fourth day had [[dawn]]ed.

168:1.14 It was the [[common]] [[belief]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jews the Jews] that the drop of gall on the point of the sword of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azrael angel of death] began to work by the end of the third day, so that it was taking full [[effect]] on the fourth day. They allowed that the [[soul]] of man might linger about the [[tomb]] until the end of the third day, seeking to reanimate the [[dead]] [[body]]; but they firmly believed that such a [[soul]] had gone on to the abode of departed spirits ere the fourth day had [[dawn]]ed.

168:1.15 These [[beliefs]] and [[opinions]] regarding the [[dead]] and the departure of the spirits of the dead served to make sure, in the [[minds]] of all who were now present at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus]'s [[tomb]] and subsequently to all who might hear of what was about to occur, that this was really and truly a case of the raising of the [[dead]] by the personal working of one who [[declared]] he was " the [[resurrection]] and the life. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_11]

168:1.15 These [[beliefs]] and [[opinions]] regarding the [[dead]] and the departure of the spirits of the dead served to make sure, in the [[minds]] of all who were now present at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus]'s [[tomb]] and subsequently to all who might hear of what was about to occur, that this was really and truly a case of the raising of the [[dead]] by the personal working of one who [[declared]] he was " the [[resurrection]] and the life. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_11]

<center>[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_168 Go to Paper 168]</center>

<center>[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_168 Go to Paper 168]</center>