Daily Devotions
My Song In The Night (Gospel of John)
我夜间的歌曲 (约翰福音)
In the Home of Lazarus
Text: John 12: 1-2
IN THE HOME OF LAZARUS
Amidst all the darkness of the Jews plotting to kill Jesus, John noted how Jesus unconcernedly spent time with Lazarus in his home.
“Then, six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was who had been dead, whom He had raised from the dead. There they made Him a supper; and Martha served, but Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with Him.”
John 12:1-2
1. “Then six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany”
a. The Jews were plotting to kill Jesus.
b. Initially, Jesus withdrew into the wilderness to be with His disciples.
c. Quietly, He came to the town of Bethany which was about two miles away from Jerusalem.
2. “Where Lazarus was who had been dead, whom He had raised from the dead”
a. Lazarus lived in Bethany.
b. John noted that this was the same Lazarus whom Jesus had raised from the dead (John 11).
c. The memory of how Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead was still so fresh in their minds.
d. They would never forget this miracle:
i. Their unbelief.
ii. Their despair and sorrow.
iii. The power of Jesus demonstrated when He raised Lazarus from the dead.
3. “There they made Him a supper”
a. This was a description of how Jesus used to spend time with Lazarus and his family.
b. It was their honour and delight to looked after Jesus and His disciples.
c. Only Jesus was mentioned but His disciples were always with Him.
4. “And Martha served”
a. This was the typical role that Martha played.
b. She was the one who had cooked for Jesus before (Luke 10:38-42).
5. “But Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with Him”
a. Lazarus was the host.
b. Jesus was the Guest of honour.
John sought to show that Lazarus and Martha were so grateful for their friendship with Jesus.
经文:约翰福音 12:1-2
在拉撒路的家里
犹太人蓄谋杀害耶稣的当儿,耶稣却漫不经心地与拉撒路一家共度时光。约翰记载了这点。
“逾越节前六日,耶稣来到伯大尼,就是他叫拉撒路从死里复活之处。 有人在那里给耶稣预备筵席,马大伺候,拉撒路也在那同耶稣坐席的人中。”
《约翰福音 12:1-2》