In Jesus' final sign, recorded in John 11:1-54, he raised his friend Lazarus from the dead. As a sign, it was not to be a regular occurrence but an extraordinary event that pointed to Jesus as the only source of life from the dead and of eternal life. In the face of death, Jesus expressed anger and sadness even as he exercised dominance. Jesus' mastery over death should interest all who lose loved ones or who will themselves eventually die. (sermon notes)
Just like us, the people of Jesus' day spent much of their time laboring for things that perish. Just like us, they often found...
Paul continued to praise God for the benefits believers receive because of the sacrifice of the Son.
Irony occurs when a situation turns out to be the opposite of what is expected. Dramatic irony is when the author and the audience...