One of the more curious details about the story of Lazarus is Jesus’ decision to delay his journey to Judea after word arrived about his friend’s serious illness. Both Mary and Martha, Lazarus’ sisters, lamented, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” And they were correct. In the story, Jesus knew his late arrival would result in…
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