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==PAPER 168: THE RESURRECTION OF LAZARUS==

==PAPER 168: THE RESURRECTION OF LAZARUS==

168:0.1 It was shortly after noon when [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha] started out to meet [[Jesus]] as he came over the brow of the hill near [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany Bethany]. Her [[brother]], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus], had been [[dead]] four days and had been laid away in their [[private]] [[tomb]] at the far end of the [[garden]] late on Sunday afternoon. The stone at the entrance of the [[tomb]] had been rolled in place on the [[morning]] of this day, Thursday.

168:0.1 It was shortly after noon when [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha] started out to meet [[Jesus]] as he came over the brow of the hill near [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany Bethany]. Her [[brother]], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus], had been [[dead]] four days and had been laid away in their [[private]] [[tomb]] at the far end of the [[garden]] late on Sunday afternoon. The stone at the entrance of the [[tomb]] had been rolled in place on the [[morning]] of this day, Thursday.

168:0.2 When [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_of_Bethany Mary] sent [[word]] to [[Jesus]] concerning [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus]'s [[illness]], they were [[confident]] [[the Master]] would do something about it. They knew that their [[brother]] was desperately sick, and though they hardly [[dared]] [[hope]] that [[Jesus]] would leave his [[work]] of [[teaching]] and [[preaching]] to come to their [[assistance]], they had such [[confidence]] in his [[power]] to [[heal]] [[disease]] that they [[thought]] he would just [[speak]] the curative [[words]], and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] would [[immediately]] be made whole. And when [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] died a few hours after the [[messenger]] left [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany Bethany] for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amman Philadelphia], they reasoned that it was because [[the Master]] did not [[learn]] of their brother's [[illness]] until it was too late, until he had already been [[dead]] for several hours.

168:0.2 When [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_of_Bethany Mary] sent [[word]] to [[Jesus]] concerning [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus]'s [[illness]], they were [[confident]] [[the Master]] would do something about it. They knew that their [[brother]] was desperately sick, and though they hardly [[dared]] [[hope]] that [[Jesus]] would leave his [[work]] of [[teaching]] and [[preaching]] to come to their [[assistance]], they had such [[confidence]] in his [[power]] to [[heal]] [[disease]] that they [[thought]] he would just [[speak]] the curative [[words]], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] would [[immediately]] be made whole. And when [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] died a few hours after the [[messenger]] left [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany Bethany] for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amman Philadelphia], they reasoned that it was because [[the Master]] did not [[learn]] of their brother's [[illness]] until it was too late, until he had already been [[dead]] for several hours.

168:0.3 But they, with all of their [[believing]] [[friends]], were greatly [[puzzled]] by the [[message]] which the [[Messenger|runner]] brought back Tuesday forenoon when he reached [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany Bethany]. The [[messenger]] insisted that he heard [[Jesus]] say, "...this [[sickness]] is really not to the [[death]]. " Neither could they [[understand]] why he sent no [[word]] to them nor otherwise proffered [[assistance]].

168:0.3 But they, with all of their [[believing]] [[friends]], were greatly [[puzzled]] by the [[message]] which the [[Messenger|runner]] brought back Tuesday forenoon when he reached [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany Bethany]. The [[messenger]] insisted that he heard [[Jesus]] say, "...this [[sickness]] is really not to the [[death]]. " Neither could they [[understand]] why he sent no [[word]] to them nor otherwise proffered [[assistance]].

168:0.4 Many [[friends]] from near-by hamlets and others from [[Jerusalem]] came over to [[comfort]] the [[sorrow]]-stricken sisters. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] and his sisters were the [[children]] of a [[well-to-do]] and [[honor]]able [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jews Jew], one who had been the [[leading]] resident of the little village of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany Bethany]. And notwithstanding that all [[three]] had long been ardent followers of [[Jesus]], they were highly [[respected]] by all who knew them. They had [[inherited]] extensive [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vineyards vineyards] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olive olive orchards] in this vicinity, and that they were [[wealthy]] was further attested by the [[fact]] that they could afford a [[private]] [[burial]] [[tomb]] on their own premises. Both of their [[parents]] had already been laid away in this [[tomb]].

168:0.4 Many [[friends]] from near-by hamlets and others from [[Jerusalem]] came over to [[comfort]] the [[sorrow]]-stricken sisters. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] and his sisters were the [[children]] of a [[well-to-do]] and [[honor]]able [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jews Jew], one who had been the [[leading]] resident of the little village of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany Bethany]. And notwithstanding that all [[three]] had long been ardent followers of [[Jesus]], they were highly [[respected]] by all who knew them. They had [[inherited]] extensive [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vineyards vineyards] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olive olive orchards] in this vicinity, and that they were [[wealthy]] was further attested by the [[fact]] that they could afford a [[private]] [[burial]] [[tomb]] on their own premises. Both of their [[parents]] had already been laid away in this [[tomb]].

168:0.5 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_of_Bethany Mary] had given up the [[thought]] of [[Jesus]]' coming and was abandoned to her [[grief]], but [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha] clung to the [[hope]] that [[Jesus]] would come, even up to the time on that very [[morning]] when they rolled the stone in front of the [[tomb]] and sealed the entrance. Even then she instructed a [[neighbor]] lad to keep watch down the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jericho Jericho] road from the brow of the hill to the east of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany Bethany]; and it was this lad who brought tidings to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha] that [[Jesus]] and his [[friends]] were approaching.

168:0.5 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_of_Bethany Mary] had given up the [[thought]] of [[Jesus]]' coming and was abandoned to her [[grief]], but [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha] clung to the [[hope]] that [[Jesus]] would come, even up to the time on that very [[morning]] when they rolled the stone in front of the [[tomb]] and sealed the entrance. Even then she instructed a [[neighbor]] lad to keep watch down the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jericho Jericho] road from the brow of the hill to the east of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany Bethany]; and it was this lad who brought tidings to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha] that [[Jesus]] and his [[friends]] were approaching.

168:0.6 When [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha] met [[Jesus]], she fell at his feet, exclaiming, " Master, if you had been here, my [[brother]] would not have died! " Many [[fears]] were passing through [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha]'s [[mind]], but she gave [[expression]] to no [[doubt]], nor did she venture to [[criticize]] or question [[the Master]]'s [[conduct]] as related to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus]'s [[death]]. When she had [[spoken]], [[Jesus]] reached down and, lifting her upon her feet, said, " Only have [[faith]], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha], and your [[brother]] shall rise again. " Then answered Martha: " I know that he will rise again in the [[resurrection]] of the last day; and even now I [[believe]] that whatever you shall ask of [[God]], [[our Father]] will give you. "[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_john#Chapter_11]

168:0.6 When [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha] met [[Jesus]], she fell at his feet, exclaiming, " Master, if you had been here, my [[brother]] would not have died! " Many [[fears]] were passing through [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha]'s [[mind]], but she gave [[expression]] to no [[doubt]], nor did she venture to [[criticize]] or question [[the Master]]'s [[conduct]] as related to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus]'s [[death]]. When she had [[spoken]], [[Jesus]] reached down and, lifting her upon her feet, said, " Only have [[faith]], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha], and your [[brother]] shall rise again. " Then answered Martha: " I know that he will rise again in the [[resurrection]] of the last day; and even now I [[believe]] that whatever you shall ask of [[God]], [[our Father]] will give you. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_john#Chapter_11]

168:0.7 Then said [[Jesus]], looking straight into the eyes of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha]: " I am the [[resurrection]] and the life; he who [[believes]] in me, though he dies, yet shall he live. In [[truth]], whosoever lives and believes in me shall never really die. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha], do you [[believe]] this? " And Martha answered [[the Master]]: " Yes, I have long [[believed]] that you are the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_messianism Deliverer], [[Divine Sons|the Son]] of the living God, even he who should come to this world. "[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_11]

168:0.7 Then said [[Jesus]], looking straight into the eyes of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha]: " I am the [[resurrection]] and the life; he who [[believes]] in me, though he dies, yet shall he live. In [[truth]], whosoever lives and believes in me shall never really die. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha], do you [[believe]] this? " And Martha answered [[the Master]]: " Yes, I have long [[believed]] that you are the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_messianism Deliverer], [[Divine Sons|the Son]] of the living God, even he who should come to this world. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_11]

168:0.8 [[Jesus]] having [[inquired]] for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_of_Bethany Mary], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha] went at once into the house and, [[whispering]] to her sister, said, " [[The Master]] is here and has asked for you. "[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_11] And when [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_of_Bethany Mary] heard this, she rose up quickly and hastened out to meet [[Jesus]], who still tarried at the place, some distance from the house, where [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha] had first met him. The [[friends]] who were with Mary, seeking to [[comfort]] her, when they saw that she rose up quickly and went out, followed her, supposing that she was going to the [[tomb]] to [[weep]].

168:0.8 [[Jesus]] having [[inquired]] for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_of_Bethany Mary], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha] went at once into the house and, [[whispering]] to her sister, said, " [[The Master]] is here and has asked for you. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_11] And when [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_of_Bethany Mary] heard this, she rose up quickly and hastened out to meet [[Jesus]], who still tarried at the place, some distance from the house, where [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha] had first met him. The [[friends]] who were with Mary, seeking to [[comfort]] her, when they saw that she rose up quickly and went out, followed her, supposing that she was going to the [[tomb]] to [[weep]].

168:0.9 Many of those present were [[Jesus]]' bitter [[enemies]]. That is why [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha] had come out to meet him [[alone]], and also why she went in [[secretly]] to inform [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_of_Bethany Mary] that he had asked for her. Martha, while craving to see [[Jesus]], desired to avoid any possible unpleasantness which might be caused by his coming suddenly into the midst of a large [[group]] of his [[Jerusalem]] [[enemies]]. It had been [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha]'s [[intention]] to remain in the house with their [[friends]] while [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_of_Bethany Mary] went to greet [[Jesus]], but in this she failed, for they all followed [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_of_Bethany Mary] and so found themselves unexpectedly in the [[presence]] of [[the Master]].

168:0.9 Many of those present were [[Jesus]]' bitter [[enemies]]. That is why [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha] had come out to meet him [[alone]], and also why she went in [[secretly]] to inform [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_of_Bethany Mary] that he had asked for her. Martha, while craving to see [[Jesus]], desired to avoid any possible unpleasantness which might be caused by his coming suddenly into the midst of a large [[group]] of his [[Jerusalem]] [[enemies]]. It had been [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha]'s [[intention]] to remain in the house with their [[friends]] while [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_of_Bethany Mary] went to greet [[Jesus]], but in this she failed, for they all followed [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_of_Bethany Mary] and so found themselves unexpectedly in the [[presence]] of [[the Master]].

168:0.10 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha] led [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_of_Bethany Mary] to [[Jesus]], and when she saw him, she fell at his feet, exclaiming, " If you had only been here, my brother would not have died! " And when [[Jesus]] saw how they all [[grieved]] over the [[death]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus], his [[soul]] was moved with [[compassion]].

168:0.10 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha] led [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_of_Bethany Mary] to [[Jesus]], and when she saw him, she fell at his feet, exclaiming, " If you had only been here, my brother would not have died! " And when [[Jesus]] saw how they all [[grieved]] over the [[death]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus], his [[soul]] was moved with [[compassion]].

168:0.11 When the [[mourn]]ers saw that [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_of_Bethany Mary] had gone to greet [[Jesus]], they withdrew for a short distance while both [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha] and Mary talked with [[the Master]] and [[received]] further [[words]] of [[comfort]] and [[exhortation]] to maintain [[strong]] [[faith]] in [[the Father]] and complete [[resignation]] to the [[divine]] [[Free will|will]].

168:0.11 When the [[mourn]]ers saw that [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_of_Bethany Mary] had gone to greet [[Jesus]], they withdrew for a short distance while both [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha] and Mary talked with [[the Master]] and [[received]] further [[words]] of [[comfort]] and [[exhortation]] to maintain [[strong]] [[faith]] in [[the Father]] and complete [[resignation]] to the [[divine]] [[Free will|will]].

168:0.12 The [[human]] [[mind]] of [[Jesus]] was mightily moved by the [[contention]] between his [[love]] for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] and the bereaved sisters and his disdain and [[contempt]] for the outward show of [[affection]] [[manifested]] by some of these unbelieving and [[murder]]ously [[intention]]ed [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jews Jews]. [[Jesus]] [[indignantly]] resented the show of [[Arbitrary|forced]] and outward [[mourning]] for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] by some of these professed [[friends]] inasmuch as such [[false]] [[sorrow]] was associated in their [[hearts]] with so much bitter [[enmity]] toward himself. Some of these Jews, however, were [[sincere]] in their [[mourning]], for they were real [[friends]] of the [[family]].

168:0.12 The [[human]] [[mind]] of [[Jesus]] was mightily moved by the [[contention]] between his [[love]] for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] and the bereaved sisters and his disdain and [[contempt]] for the outward show of [[affection]] [[manifested]] by some of these unbelieving and [[murder]]ously [[intention]]ed [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jews Jews]. [[Jesus]] [[indignantly]] resented the show of [[Arbitrary|forced]] and outward [[mourning]] for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] by some of these professed [[friends]] inasmuch as such [[false]] [[sorrow]] was associated in their [[hearts]] with so much bitter [[enmity]] toward himself. Some of these Jews, however, were [[sincere]] in their [[mourning]], for they were real [[friends]] of the [[family]].

==168:1. AT THE TOMB OF LAZARUS==

==168:1. AT THE TOMB OF LAZARUS==

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. "[http://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]]? "[[http://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 [http://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, "[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_11]  the assembled [http://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. "[http://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]]? "[http://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. "[http://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]

==168:2. THE RESURRECTION OF LAZARUS==

==168:2. THE RESURRECTION OF LAZARUS==

168:2.1 As this company of some forty-five [[mortals]] stood before the [[tomb]], they could dimly see the [[form]] of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus], wrapped in linen bandages, resting on the right lower niche of the [[burial]] [[cave]]. While these [[earth]] [[creatures]] stood there in almost breathless [[silence]], a [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_37 vast host] of [[celestial]] [[beings]] had swung into their places [[preparatory]] to answering the [[signal]] for [[action]] when it should be given by [[Gabriel]], their commander.

168:2.1 As this company of some forty-five [[mortals]] stood before the [[tomb]], they could dimly see the [[form]] of https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus], wrapped in linen bandages, resting on the right lower niche of the [[burial]] [[cave]]. While these [[earth]] [[creatures]] stood there in almost breathless [[silence]], a [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_37 vast host] of [[celestial]] [[beings]] had swung into their places [[preparatory]] to answering the [[signal]] for [[action]] when it should be given by [[Gabriel]], their commander.

168:2.2 [[Jesus]] lifted up his eyes and said: " [[the Father|Father]], I am [[thankful]] that you heard and granted my request. I know that you always hear me, but because of those who stand here with me, I thus [[speak]] with you, that they may [[believe]] that you have sent me into the world, and that they may [[know]] that you are working with me in that which we are about to do. " And when he had [[prayed]], he cried with a loud [[voice]], " [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus], come forth! "[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_11]

168:2.2 [[Jesus]] lifted up his eyes and said: " [[the Father|Father]], I am [[thankful]] that you heard and granted my request. I know that you always hear me, but because of those who stand here with me, I thus [[speak]] with you, that they may [[believe]] that you have sent me into the world, and that they may [[know]] that you are working with me in that which we are about to do. " And when he had [[prayed]], he cried with a loud [[voice]], " [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus], come forth! "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_11]

168:2.3 Though these [[human]] [[observers]] remained [[Quiescent|motionless]], the vast [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_39 celestial host] was all astir in unified [[action]] in [[obedience]] to the [[Master Son|Creator]]'s [[word]]. In just twelve seconds of [[earth]] time the hitherto lifeless form of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] began to move and presently sat up on the edge of the stone shelf whereon it had [[rested]]. His [[body]] was bound about with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burial_cloth grave cloths], and his face was covered with a napkin. And as he stood up before them—alive—[[Jesus]] said, " Loose him and let him go. "[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_11]

168:2.3 Though these [[human]] [[observers]] remained [[Quiescent|motionless]], the vast [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_39 celestial host] was all astir in unified [[action]] in [[obedience]] to the [[Master Son|Creator]]'s [[word]]. In just twelve seconds of [[earth]] time the hitherto lifeless form of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] began to move and presently sat up on the edge of the stone shelf whereon it had [[rested]]. His [[body]] was bound about with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burial_cloth grave cloths], and his face was covered with a napkin. And as he stood up before them—alive—[[Jesus]] said, " Loose him and let him go. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_11]

168:2.4 All, save [[the apostles]], with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_of_Bethany Mary], fled to the house. They were pale with [[fright]] and overcome with astonishment. While some tarried, many hastened to their [[homes]].

168:2.4 All, save [[the apostles]], with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_of_Bethany Mary], fled to the house. They were pale with [[fright]] and overcome with astonishment. While some tarried, many hastened to their [[homes]].

168:2.5 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] greeted [[Jesus]] and [[the apostles]] and asked the [[meaning]] of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burial_cloth grave cloths] and why he had [[awakened]] in the [[garden]]. [[Jesus]] and [[the apostles]] drew to one side while [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha] told [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] of his [[death]], [[burial]], and [[resurrection]]. She had to [[explain]] to him that he had died on Sunday and was now brought back to life on Thursday, inasmuch as he had had no [[consciousness]] of time since falling [[asleep]] in [[death]].

168:2.5 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] greeted [[Jesus]] and [[the apostles]] and asked the [[meaning]] of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burial_cloth grave cloths] and why he had [[awakened]] in the [[garden]]. [[Jesus]] and [[the apostles]] drew to one side while [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha] told [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] of his [[death]], [[burial]], and [[resurrection]]. She had to [[explain]] to him that he had died on Sunday and was now brought back to life on Thursday, inasmuch as he had had no [[consciousness]] of time since falling [[asleep]] in [[death]].

168:2.6 As [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] came out of the [[tomb]], the [[Personalized Adjuster]] of [[Jesus]], now chief of his kind in this [[local universe]], gave command to the former [[Thought Adjuster|Adjuster]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus], now in waiting, to resume abode in the [[mind]] and [[soul]] of the [[resurrected]] man.

168:2.6 As [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] came out of the [[tomb]], the [[Personalized Adjuster]] of [[Jesus]], now chief of his kind in this [[local universe]], gave command to the former [[Thought Adjuster|Adjuster]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus], now in waiting, to resume abode in the [[mind]] and [[soul]] of the [[resurrected]] man.

168:2.7 Then went [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] over to [[Jesus]] and, with his sisters, knelt at [[the Master]]'s feet to give [[thanks]] and offer [[praise]] to [[God]]. [[Jesus]], taking [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] by the hand, lifted him up, saying: " My son, what has happened to you will also be [[experienced]] by all who [[believe]] this [[gospel]] except that they shall be [[resurrected]] in a more [[glorious]] [[form]]. You shall be a living [[witness]] of the [[truth]] which I [[spoke]]—I am the [[resurrection]] and the life. But let us all now go into the house and partake of nourishment for these [[physical]] [[bodies]]. "

168:2.7 Then went [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] over to [[Jesus]] and, with his sisters, knelt at [[the Master]]'s feet to give [[thanks]] and offer [[praise]] to [[God]]. [[Jesus]], taking [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] by the hand, lifted him up, saying: " My son, what has happened to you will also be [[experienced]] by all who [[believe]] this [[gospel]] except that they shall be [[resurrected]] in a more [[glorious]] [[form]]. You shall be a living [[witness]] of the [[truth]] which I [[spoke]]—I am the [[resurrection]] and the life. But let us all now go into the house and partake of nourishment for these [[physical]] [[bodies]]. "

168:2.8 As they walked toward the house, [[Gabriel]] dismissed the extra [[groups]] of the assembled [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_39 heavenly host] while he made [[record]] of the first instance on [[Urantia]], and the last, where a [[mortal]] [[creature]] had been [[resurrected]] in the likeness of the [[physical]] [[body]] of [[death]].

168:2.8 As they walked toward the house, [[Gabriel]] dismissed the extra [[groups]] of the assembled [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_39 heavenly host] while he made [[record]] of the first instance on [[Urantia]], and the last, where a [[mortal]] [[creature]] had been [[resurrected]] in the likeness of the [[physical]] [[body]] of [[death]].

168:2.9 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] could hardly [[comprehend]] what had occurred. He knew he had been very [[sick]], but he could recall only that he had fallen [[asleep]] and been [[awakened]]. He was never able to tell anything about these four days in the [[tomb]] because he was wholly [[unconscious]]. [[Time]] is nonexistent to those who [[sleep]] the sleep of [[death]].

168:2.9 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] could hardly [[comprehend]] what had occurred. He knew he had been very [[sick]], but he could recall only that he had fallen [[asleep]] and been [[awakened]]. He was never able to tell anything about these four days in the [[tomb]] because he was wholly [[unconscious]]. [[Time]] is nonexistent to those who [[sleep]] the sleep of [[death]].

168:2.10 Though many [[believed]] in [[Jesus]] as a result of this mighty [[work]], others only hardened their [[hearts]] the more to [[reject]] him. By noon the next day this [[story]] had spread over all [[Jerusalem]]. Scores of [[men]] and [[women]] went to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany Bethany] to look upon [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] and talk with him, and the alarmed and disconcerted [[Pharisees]] hastily called a meeting of the [[Sanhedrin]] that they might determine what should be done about these new [[developments]].

168:2.10 Though many [[believed]] in [[Jesus]] as a result of this mighty [[work]], others only hardened their [[hearts]] the more to [[reject]] him. By noon the next day this [[story]] had spread over all [[Jerusalem]]. Scores of [[men]] and [[women]] went to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany Bethany] to look upon [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] and talk with him, and the alarmed and disconcerted [[Pharisees]] hastily called a meeting of the [[Sanhedrin]] that they might determine what should be done about these new [[developments]].

==168:3. MEETING OF THE SANHEDRIN==

==168:3. MEETING OF THE SANHEDRIN==

168:3.1 Even though the [[testimony]] of this man raised from the [[dead]] did much to [[consolidate]] the [[faith]] of the mass of [[believers]] in the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]], it had little or no [[influence]] on the [[attitude]] of the [[religious]] [[leaders]] and rulers at [[Jerusalem]] except to hasten their [[decision]] to [[Murder|destroy]] [[Jesus]] and stop his [[work]].

168:3.1 Even though the [[testimony]] of this man raised from the [[dead]] did much to [[consolidate]] the [[faith]] of the mass of [[believers]] in the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]], it had little or no [[influence]] on the [[attitude]] of the [[religious]] [[leaders]] and rulers at [[Jerusalem]] except to hasten their [[decision]] to [[Murder|destroy]] [[Jesus]] and stop his [[work]].

168:3.2 At one o'clock the next day, Friday, the [[Sanhedrin]] met to deliberate further on the question, " What shall we do with [[Jesus]] of [[Nazareth]]? "[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_11] After more than two hours of [[discussion]] and acrimonious [[debate]], a certain [[Pharisee]] presented a resolution calling for [[Jesus]]' [[immediate]] [[death]], proclaiming that he was a menace to all [[Israel]] and [[formally]] [[committing]] the [[Sanhedrin]] to the [[decision]] of [[death]], without [[trial]] and in defiance of all precedent.

168:3.2 At one o'clock the next day, Friday, the [[Sanhedrin]] met to deliberate further on the question, " What shall we do with [[Jesus]] of [[Nazareth]]? "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_11] After more than two hours of [[discussion]] and acrimonious [[debate]], a certain [[Pharisee]] presented a resolution calling for [[Jesus]]' [[immediate]] [[death]], proclaiming that he was a menace to all [[Israel]] and [[formally]] [[committing]] the [[Sanhedrin]] to the [[decision]] of [[death]], without [[trial]] and in defiance of all precedent.

168:3.3 [[Repetition|Time and again]] had this august body of [[Jewish]] [[leaders]] [[decreed]] that [[Jesus]] be [[apprehended]] and brought to [[trial]] on charges of [[blasphemy]] and numerous other [[accusations]] of flouting the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_law Jewish sacred law]. They had once before even gone so far as to [[declare]] he should die, but this was the first time the [[Sanhedrin]] had gone on [[record]] as [[desiring]] to [[decree]] his [[death]] in advance of a [[trial]]. But this resolution did not come to a [[vote]] since fourteen members of the [[Sanhedrin]] resigned in a body when such an unheard-of [[action]] was [[proposed]]. While these [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resignation resignations] were not formally acted upon for almost two weeks, this [[group]] of fourteen withdrew from the [[Sanhedrin]] on that day, never again to sit in the [[council]]. When these [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resignation resignations] were subsequently [[acted]] upon, five other members were thrown out because their [[associates]] [[believed]] they entertained [[friendly]] [[feelings]] toward [[Jesus]]. With the ejection of these nineteen men the [[Sanhedrin]] was in a position to try and to [[condemn]] [[Jesus]] with a [[solidarity]] bordering on [[unanimity]].

168:3.3 [[Repetition|Time and again]] had this august body of [[Jewish]] [[leaders]] [[decreed]] that [[Jesus]] be [[apprehended]] and brought to [[trial]] on charges of [[blasphemy]] and numerous other [[accusations]] of flouting the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_law Jewish sacred law]. They had once before even gone so far as to [[declare]] he should die, but this was the first time the [[Sanhedrin]] had gone on [[record]] as [[desiring]] to [[decree]] his [[death]] in advance of a [[trial]]. But this resolution did not come to a [[vote]] since fourteen members of the [[Sanhedrin]] resigned in a body when such an unheard-of [[action]] was [[proposed]]. While these [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resignation resignations] were not formally acted upon for almost two weeks, this [[group]] of fourteen withdrew from the [[Sanhedrin]] on that day, never again to sit in the [[council]]. When these [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resignation resignations] were subsequently [[acted]] upon, five other members were thrown out because their [[associates]] [[believed]] they entertained [[friendly]] [[feelings]] toward [[Jesus]]. With the ejection of these nineteen men the [[Sanhedrin]] was in a position to try and to [[condemn]] [[Jesus]] with a [[solidarity]] bordering on [[unanimity]].

168:3.4 The following week [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] and his sisters were [[summoned]] to appear before the [[Sanhedrin]]. When their [[testimony]] had been heard, no [[doubt]] could be entertained that [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] had been raised from the [[dead]]. Though the [[transactions]] of the [[Sanhedrin]] virtually admitted the [[resurrection]] of Lazarus, the [[record]] carried a [[resolution]] attributing this and all other [[wonders]] worked by [[Jesus]] to the [[power]] of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beezlebub prince of devils], with whom [[Jesus]] was [[declared]] to be in league.

168:3.4 The following week [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] and his sisters were [[summoned]] to appear before the [[Sanhedrin]]. When their [[testimony]] had been heard, no [[doubt]] could be entertained that [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] had been raised from the [[dead]]. Though the [[transactions]] of the [[Sanhedrin]] virtually admitted the [[resurrection]] of Lazarus, the [[record]] carried a [[resolution]] attributing this and all other [[wonders]] worked by [[Jesus]] to the [[power]] of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beezlebub prince of devils], with whom [[Jesus]] was [[declared]] to be in league.

168:3.5 No matter what the [[source]] of his [[wonder]]-working [[power]], these Jewish [[leaders]] were persuaded that, if he were not [[immediately]] stopped, very soon all the common people would [[believe]] in him; and further, that serious [[complications]] with the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Empire#Government Roman authorities] would arise since so many of his [[believers]] regarded him as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_messianism the Messiah], [[Israel]]'s deliverer.

168:3.5 No matter what the [[source]] of his [[wonder]]-working [[power]], these Jewish [[leaders]] were persuaded that, if he were not [[immediately]] stopped, very soon all the common people would [[believe]] in him; and further, that serious [[complications]] with the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Empire#Government Roman authorities] would arise since so many of his [[believers]] regarded him as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_messianism the Messiah], [[Israel]]'s deliverer.

168:3.6 It was at this same meeting of the [[Sanhedrin]] that [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caiaphas Caiaphas] the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_High_Priests_of_Israel high priest] first gave [[expression]] to that old Jewish adage, which he so many times [[repeated]]: " It is better that one man die, than that the [[community]] perish. "[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_11]

168:3.6 It was at this same meeting of the [[Sanhedrin]] that [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caiaphas Caiaphas] the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_High_Priests_of_Israel high priest] first gave [[expression]] to that old Jewish adage, which he so many times [[repeated]]: " It is better that one man die, than that the [[community]] perish. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_11]

168:3.7 Although [[Jesus]] had [[received]] [[warning]] of the doings of the [[Sanhedrin]] on this dark Friday afternoon, he was not in the least perturbed and continued [[resting]] over the [[Sabbath]] with [[friends]] in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethpage Bethpage], a hamlet near [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany Bethany]. Early Sunday morning [[Jesus]] and [[the apostles]] assembled, by prearrangement, at the [[home]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus], and taking leave of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany Bethany] [[family]], they started on their [[journey]] back to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pella,_Jordan Pella] encampment.

168:3.7 Although [[Jesus]] had [[received]] [[warning]] of the doings of the [[Sanhedrin]] on this dark Friday afternoon, he was not in the least perturbed and continued [[resting]] over the [[Sabbath]] with [[friends]] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethpage Bethpage], a hamlet near [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany Bethany]. Early Sunday morning [[Jesus]] and [[the apostles]] assembled, by prearrangement, at the [[home]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus], and taking leave of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany Bethany] [[family]], they started on their [[journey]] back to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pella,_Jordan Pella] encampment.

==168:4. THE ANSWER TO PRAYER==

==168:4. THE ANSWER TO PRAYER==

168:4.1 On the way from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany Bethany] to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pella,_Jordan Pella] [[the apostles]] asked [[Jesus]] many [[questions]], all of which [[the Master]] freely answered [[except]] those involving the details of the [[resurrection]] of the [[dead]]. Such [[problems]] were beyond the [[comprehension]] [[capacity]] of his [[apostles]]; therefore did [[the Master]] decline to [[discuss]] these questions with them. Since they had departed from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany Bethany] in [[secret]], they were [[alone]]. [[Jesus]] therefore [[embraced]] the [[opportunity]] to say many things to the ten which he [[thought]] would [[prepare]] them for the trying days just ahead.

168:4.1 On the way from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany Bethany] to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pella,_Jordan Pella] [[the apostles]] asked [[Jesus]] many [[questions]], all of which [[the Master]] freely answered [[except]] those involving the details of the [[resurrection]] of the [[dead]]. Such [[problems]] were beyond the [[comprehension]] [[capacity]] of his [[apostles]]; therefore did [[the Master]] decline to [[discuss]] these questions with them. Since they had departed from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany Bethany] in [[secret]], they were [[alone]]. [[Jesus]] therefore [[embraced]] the [[opportunity]] to say many things to the ten which he [[thought]] would [[prepare]] them for the trying days just ahead.

168:4.2 [[The apostles]] were much stirred up in their [[minds]] and spent considerable [[time]] [[discussing]] their recent [[experiences]] as they were related to [[prayer]] and its answering. They all recalled [[Jesus]]' [[statement]] to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany Bethany] [[messenger]] at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amman Philadelphia], when he said plainly, " This [[sickness]] is not really to the [[death]]. " And yet, in spite of this [[promise]], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] actually died. All that day, again and again, they reverted to the [[discussion]] of this [[question]] of the answer to [[prayer]].

168:4.2 [[The apostles]] were much stirred up in their [[minds]] and spent considerable [[time]] [[discussing]] their recent [[experiences]] as they were related to [[prayer]] and its answering. They all recalled [[Jesus]]' [[statement]] to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany Bethany] [[messenger]] at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amman Philadelphia], when he said plainly, " This [[sickness]] is not really to the [[death]]. " And yet, in spite of this [[promise]], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] actually died. All that day, again and again, they reverted to the [[discussion]] of this [[question]] of the answer to [[prayer]].

168:4.3 [[Jesus]]' answers to their many questions may be summarized as follows:

168:4.3 [[Jesus]]' answers to their many questions may be summarized as follows:

*1. 168:4.4 [[Prayer]] is an [[expression]] of the [[finite]] [[mind]] in an [[effort]] to approach the [[Infinite]]. The making of a [[prayer]] must, therefore, be [[limited]] by the [[knowledge]], [[wisdom]], and [[attributes]] of the [[finite]]; likewise must the answer be conditioned by the [[vision]], aims, [[ideals]], and [[prerogatives]] of the [[Infinite]]. There never can be [[observed]] an unbroken [[continuity]] of [[material]] [[phenomena]] between the making of a [[prayer]] and the [[reception]] of the full spiritual answer thereto.

*1. 168:4.4 [[Prayer]] is an [[expression]] of the [[finite]] [[mind]] in an [[effort]] to approach the [[Infinite]]. The making of a [[prayer]] must, therefore, be [[limited]] by the [[knowledge]], [[wisdom]], and [[attributes]] of the [[finite]]; likewise must the answer be conditioned by the [[vision]], aims, [[ideals]], and [[prerogatives]] of the [[Infinite]]. There never can be [[observed]] an unbroken [[continuity]] of [[material]] [[phenomena]] between the making of a [[prayer]] and the [[reception]] of the full spiritual answer thereto.

*2. 168:4.5 When a [[prayer]] is apparently unanswered, the [[delay]] often betokens a better answer, although one which is for some [[good]] reason greatly delayed. When [[Jesus]] said that [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus]'s [[sickness]] was really not to the [[death]], he had already been dead eleven hours. No [[sincere]] [[prayer]] is denied an answer except when the superior [[viewpoint]] of the [[spiritual]] world has devised a better answer, an answer which meets the [[petition]] of the [[spirit]] of man as [[contrasted]] with the prayer of the mere [[mind]] of man.

*2. 168:4.5 When a [[prayer]] is apparently unanswered, the [[delay]] often betokens a better answer, although one which is for some [[good]] reason greatly delayed. When [[Jesus]] said that [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus]'s [[sickness]] was really not to the [[death]], he had already been dead eleven hours. No [[sincere]] [[prayer]] is denied an answer except when the superior [[viewpoint]] of the [[spiritual]] world has devised a better answer, an answer which meets the [[petition]] of the [[spirit]] of man as [[contrasted]] with the prayer of the mere [[mind]] of man.

*3. 168:4.6 The [[prayers]] of [[time]], when indited by the [[spirit]] and [[expressed]] in [[faith]], are often so vast and all-[[encompassing]] that they can be answered only in [[eternity]]; the [[finite]] [[petition]] is sometimes so fraught with the grasp of the [[Infinite]] that the answer must long be postponed to await the [[creation]] of adequate [[capacity]] for [receptivity]; the [[prayer]] of [[faith]] may be so all-embracing that the answer can be received only on [[Paradise]].

*3. 168:4.6 The [[prayers]] of [[time]], when indited by the [[spirit]] and [[expressed]] in [[faith]], are often so vast and all-[[encompassing]] that they can be answered only in [[eternity]]; the [[finite]] [[petition]] is sometimes so fraught with the grasp of the [[Infinite]] that the answer must long be postponed to await the [[creation]] of adequate [[capacity]] for [receptivity]; the [[prayer]] of [[faith]] may be so all-embracing that the answer can be received only on [[Paradise]].

*4. 168:4.7 The answers to the [[prayer]] of the [[mortal]] [[mind]] are often of such a [[nature]] that they can be [[received]] and [[recognized]] only after that same praying [[mind]] has [[attained]] the [[immortal]] state. The [[prayer]] of the [[material]] [[being]] can many times be answered only when such an [[individual]] has [[progressed]] to the [[spirit]] level.

*4. 168:4.7 The answers to the [[prayer]] of the [[mortal]] [[mind]] are often of such a [[nature]] that they can be [[received]] and [[recognized]] only after that same praying [[mind]] has [[attained]] the [[immortal]] state. The [[prayer]] of the [[material]] [[being]] can many times be answered only when such an [[individual]] has [[progressed]] to the [[spirit]] level.

*8. 168:4.11 The child is always within his [[rights]] when he [[presumes]] to [[petition]] the [[parent]]; and the parent is always within his parental [[obligations]] to the immature child when his superior [[wisdom]] [[dictates]] that the answer to the child's prayer be [[delayed]], [[modified]], [[segregated]], [[transcended]], or postponed to another [[stage]] of [[Ascension Career|spiritual ascension]].

*8. 168:4.11 The child is always within his [[rights]] when he [[presumes]] to [[petition]] the [[parent]]; and the parent is always within his parental [[obligations]] to the immature child when his superior [[wisdom]] [[dictates]] that the answer to the child's prayer be [[delayed]], [[modified]], [[segregated]], [[transcended]], or postponed to another [[stage]] of [[Ascension Career|spiritual ascension]].

*9. 168:4.12 Do not [[hesitate]] to [[pray]] the prayers of spirit longing; [[doubt]] not that you shall [[receive]] the answer to your [[petitions]]. These answers will be on deposit, awaiting your [[achievement]] of those [[future]] spiritual levels of [[actual]] [[cosmic]] [[attainment]], on this world or on others, whereon it will become possible for you to [[recognize]] and appropriate the long-waiting answers to your earlier but ill-timed [[petitions]].

*9. 168:4.12 Do not [[hesitate]] to [[pray]] the prayers of spirit longing; [[doubt]] not that you shall [[receive]] the answer to your [[petitions]]. These answers will be on deposit, awaiting your [[achievement]] of those [[future]] spiritual levels of [[actual]] [[cosmic]] [[attainment]], on this world or on others, whereon it will become possible for you to [[recognize]] and appropriate the long-waiting answers to your earlier but ill-timed [[petitions]].

*10. 168:4.13 All genuine spirit-born [[petitions]] are certain of an answer. Ask and you shall [[receive]].[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_matthew#Chapter_7] But you should [[remember]] that you are [[progressive]] [[creatures]] of [[time and space]]; therefore must you constantly reckon with the [[time-space]] [[factor]] in the [[experience]] of your [[personal]] [[reception]] of the full answers to your manifold [[prayers]] and [[petitions]].

*10. 168:4.13 All genuine spirit-born [[petitions]] are certain of an answer. Ask and you shall [[receive]].[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_matthew#Chapter_7] But you should [[remember]] that you are [[progressive]] [[creatures]] of [[time and space]]; therefore must you constantly reckon with the [[time-space]] [[factor]] in the [[experience]] of your [[personal]] [[reception]] of the full answers to your manifold [[prayers]] and [[petitions]].

==168:5. WHAT BECAME OF LAZARUS==

==168:5. WHAT BECAME OF LAZARUS==

168:5.1 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] remained at the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany Bethany] [[home]], being the [[center]] of great interest to many [[sincere]] [[believers]] and to numerous [[curious]] [[individuals]], until the day of the [[crucifixion]] of [[Jesus]], when he [[received]] [[warning]] that the [[Sanhedrin]] had [[decreed]] his [[death]]. The rulers of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jews Jews] were [[determined]] to put a stop to the further spread of the [[teachings]] of [[Jesus]], and they well [[judged]] that it would be useless to put [[Jesus]] to [[death]] if they permitted [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus], who [[represented]] the very peak of his [[wonder]]-working, to live and bear [[testimony]] to the [[fact]] that Jesus had raised him from the [[dead]]. Already had [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] [[suffered]] bitter [[persecution]] from them.

168:5.1 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] remained at the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany Bethany] [[home]], being the [[center]] of great interest to many [[sincere]] [[believers]] and to numerous [[curious]] [[individuals]], until the day of the [[crucifixion]] of [[Jesus]], when he [[received]] [[warning]] that the [[Sanhedrin]] had [[decreed]] his [[death]]. The rulers of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jews Jews] were [[determined]] to put a stop to the further spread of the [[teachings]] of [[Jesus]], and they well [[judged]] that it would be useless to put [[Jesus]] to [[death]] if they permitted [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus], who [[represented]] the very peak of his [[wonder]]-working, to live and bear [[testimony]] to the [[fact]] that Jesus had raised him from the [[dead]]. Already had [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] [[suffered]] bitter [[persecution]] from them.

168:5.2 And so [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] took hasty leave of his sisters at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany Bethany], fleeing down through [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jericho Jericho] and across the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_river Jordan], never [[permitting]] himself to [[rest]] long until he had reached [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amman Philadelphia]. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] knew [[Abner]] well, and here he felt safe from the [[murder]]ous [[intrigues]] of the [[wicked]] [[Sanhedrin]].

168:5.2 And so [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] took hasty leave of his sisters at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany Bethany], fleeing down through [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jericho Jericho] and across the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_river Jordan], never [[permitting]] himself to [[rest]] long until he had reached [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amman Philadelphia]. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] knew [[Abner]] well, and here he felt safe from the [[murder]]ous [[intrigue]]s of the [[wicked]] [[Sanhedrin]].

168:5.3 Soon after this [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_of_Bethany Mary] disposed of their [[lands]] at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany Bethany] and joined their [[brother]] in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perea_(Holy_Land) Perea]. Meantime, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] had become the [[treasurer]] of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Early_church church at Philadelphia]. He became a strong supporter of [[Abner]] in his [[controversy]] with [[Paul, the Apostle|Paul]] and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Early_centers_of_Christianity Jerusalem church] and ultimately died, when 67 years old, of the same [[sickness]] that carried him off when he was a younger man at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany Bethany].

168:5.3 Soon after this [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_of_Bethany Mary] disposed of their [[lands]] at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany Bethany] and joined their [[brother]] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perea_(Holy_Land) Perea]. Meantime, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] had become the [[treasurer]] of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Early_church church at Philadelphia]. He became a strong supporter of [[Abner]] in his [[controversy]] with [[Paul, the Apostle|Paul]] and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Early_centers_of_Christianity Jerusalem church] and ultimately died, when 67 years old, of the same [[sickness]] that carried him off when he was a younger man at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany Bethany].

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