Conforming to Christ

John 11 contains the incredible account of the death and resurrection of Lazarus. And it is here that the over-riding question is asked: Why did Lazarus die?

Recall, that Jesus had been ministering in Perea, a region just east of the Dead Sea. While there, He received news from Mary and Martha that their brother Lazarus was very sick. In response, Jesus stayed two days longer- long enough for Lazarus to die. And then, He travelled to Bethany where Mary and Martha, in grief, ask: Why did You delay? In essence the asked: Why did You allow Lazarus to die?

This is a question no doubt that most of us have asked at some point in our lives, why did so and so die?

Brothers and sisters, as important and legitimate that this question is there is a more fundamental question that Scripture would ask of each redeemed individual:

• Why does God allow us to live?
• Why did God save us?
• What purpose does our redeemed life serve?

For a transcript of this sermon in .DOC format follow the outside web link.