1. See the glory of God (38-40)

Martha had made a confession of her faith (27). But when she stood with Jesus at the tomb of Lazarus, her mind and heart were in the tomb with her dead brother. She thought about his decaying body, not about the almighty power of Jesus. Jesus taught her and us an important truth: We can see the glory of God if we only believe.

2. They took away the stone (41-44)

Jesus thanked his Father for giving life to Lazarus. He wanted all people to know that God, the giver of life, had sent him. The stone of unbelief was removed from the tomb and from their hearts; when Jesus called, 'Lazarus, come out,' he came out of the tomb with the grave clothes still wrapped around him. Jesus is the resurrection and the life. One who believes in Jesus will live, even though he dies; whoever lives and believes in him will never die. Jesus came to give life, and to give it abundantly.

Application: Lord, take the stone of unbelief from my heart so that I may see your glory even in tragic and painful events.
One Word: Take away the stone!