Mary and Martha, the sisters of Lazarus, sent a messenger to Jesus to tell him their brother was sick. Many of the Jews believed in Jesus because of Lazarus, whom the chief priests now sought to put to death. Jack Zavada Updated on MaLazarus was one of the few friends of Jesus Christ who was mentioned by name in the Gospels. Soon thereafter, the Saturday before Palm Sunday, Lazarus took part in the banquet which Simon the Leper gave to Jesus in Bethania ( Matthew 26:6-16 Mark 14:3-11 John 12:1-11). At the request of the two sisters Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead ( John 11:41-44). This personage was the brother of Martha and Mary of Bethania all three were beloved friends of Jesus ( John 11:5). This sermon explores the unwavering faith of Christians, focusing on the biblical story of Lazarus, Mary, and Martha. Lazarus was rewarded, not because he was poor, but for his virtuous acceptance of poverty the rich man was punished, not because he was rich, but for vicious neglect of the opportunities given him by his wealth.

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The purpose of the parable is to teach us the evil result of the unwise neglect of one's opportunities. Scripture Stories - New Testament Stories. It is also legendary that the sores of Lazarus were leprous. Catholic exegetes now commonly accept the story as a parable.

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