What's the shortest verse in the Bible? Many know it is John 11:35- Jesus Wept. So, what is the story? At the youth Bible study, Sam said the story of Lazarus. Good job Sam!
Jesus takes his time after hearing that Lazarus is sick and near death. God's plan is not to heal this time. They finally make it to find that Lazarus is dead for 4 days and now buried.
Many believe after Jesus raises him from the dead.
But the religious leaders have a different take on this. They do not disagree that Lazarus was dead and is now raised back from the dead. They know that this is true. Jesus does what they could not explain. What a great proof of evidence that Jesus is the one he claims to be.
But they are concerned that so many will put their trust in Jesus the Christ. Caiphas states that it would be better for one to die, than for the whole religious institution be threatened by the problems Jesus is causing. He accidentally prophecies that Jesus would die for the sake of many.
Caiphas was so mistaken that he felt his religion and religious institution would do better if he had God killed.
Conclusion is obvious. All of our religion, beliefs and programs must be evaluated in light of what God is doing. We must stop programs that do not fit with God's purpose for the church. If we keep our traditions and loose the mission that God has for the church, it really does not matter that the doors to the church are still open.
So, what is God's purpose for the church?
sounds like a good conversation over coffee. call me.
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