In this first half of the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, we are left to wonder about Jesus/God's timing. Jesus intentionally delays his trip to assist his friends that are described more dearly than another others in the gospel. His I Am statement continues to build is "divine credentials" in announcing His ultimate victory over darkness, sin and death. Finally, We note once again how Jesus seems to intentionally disclose significant theological developments to women in the Gospel of John (Samaritan in Chapter 4, Mary at the Resurrection, etc.).
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