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2. This “Mary” was the one who anointed the Lord with ointment and wiped his feet with her hair (it was her brother Lazarus that was sick), 11.2.

3. The sisters sent messengers alerting Jesus concerning Lazarus: “Lord, he whom you love is ill,” 11.3.

4. Jesus’ recognition of the purpose of this illness: It does not lead to death, but is for the glory of God so that the Son of God might be glorified THROUGH IT , 11.4.

5. A prototypical situation: God Almighty can redeem the most difficult times and tragedy for the display of his own glory and our edification.

a. James 1.2-4 – Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, [3] for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. [4] And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. b. Rom. 8.17-18 – and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him. [18] For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. c. 2 Cor. 12.9-10 – But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. [10] For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecu tions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.