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John 11:33&34
"33 When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, He groaned in the spirit, and was troubled,
34 And said, Where have ye laid him? They said unto Him, Lord, come and see."

We are studying "God Sightings." This week we witness an increase in the revelation of GOD in His Son, Jesus Christ, as we go to the GRAVE of Lazarus. At this point in Jesus's ministry He is wildly popular; people are clamoring for His healing powers. Jesus's friends; Martha, Mary and Lazarus were very close and they KNEW Jesus could save Lazarus. When Lazarus was ill they sent word to Jesus that they needed help. JESUS did not come to help. Jesus was delayed and arrived AFTER Lazarus died. FIRST Martha confronts Jesus coming back, "Why weren't you here?" Jesus tried to teach her. 

Next, Mary confronts Jesus with the same questions. Martha and Mary get huge props for their FAITH. And, Jesus is deeply moved by these events. His friend Lazarus has died, His friends Mary and Martha are racked with grief. In today's verses; "He GROANED in the spirit, and was troubled," We get the message that Jesus is NOT happy with this situation. Is it the stress and strain on the family and friends suffering their loss? Is it that Jesus knows he will be bringing His friend, Lazarus, back from heaven to return to life on earth? Is it that His best friends do not understand His purpose for being with them and walking the dusty roads of this wicked world? Or, something else?

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