Lazarus is Dead…
Bible Text: John 11:1-44
So much talk of death in this passage. Lazarus, described as the one Jesus loves, is dying; then said-to-be fallen asleep; and when the metaphor is dropped, the reality is spoken simply, clearly and without subtlety. “Lazarus is Dead.” I try to imagine that moment when the reality of Lazarus’ death hits this small band of followers, and I am taken back…