1. God's Son may be glorified (1-6)

Lazarus, the brother of Martha and Mary and friend of Jesus, lay sick. Jesus was informed about the sickness. Jesus loved this family and the circumstances were pressing. Yet, Jesus waited two more days. Jesus loved them so much that he delayed to ultimately strengthen their faith. Jesus knew that Lazarus' sickness would not end in death. Rather Jesus would be glorified through his sickness. We often do not comprehend why it seems that Jesus delays answering us. But we must know that Jesus can use our hardship to glorify himself and to draw us in a closer love relationship with him.

2. So that you may believe (7-16)

After two days, Jesus decided to go to Lazarus at the risk of his life. While Jesus was in the world, he would push to finish his work, including going to Lazarus, and finally going to the cross. Jesus knew that Lazarus had died. For the sake of his disciples, Jesus was glad for this because he would use Lazarus' death to help his disciples believe.