Are you going through something really painful right now? Are you wondering, "Why, Jesus? Why didn't you intervene?"
There are two sisters named Mary and Martha, in our story today, who are asking that very question after the death of their brother, Lazarus. As we discuss the plot twists found in this True Story of Lazarus from John 11:38-44 and12:10-11, I think you're going to notice that Jesus loved these sisters, and Jesus knew how their story was going to turn out.
What if this was true about you, as well?
Guest: Mary Kassian
Bible Passage: John 11:38-44 and12:10-11
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Extended Shownotes: Episode 12
About: Live Like It's True Podcast
About: Host Shannon Popkin
Music: Cade Popkin Music
We are kicking off a brand new season of Live Like It's True! Each week, we'll be looking at one part of the Easter story.
You might be thinking, "Wait, I didn't think the story of Lazarus had anything to do with Easter..." Well, I didn't either, until I took a closer look. But by the end of our conversation, I hope you'll see that what happens in response to the healing of Lazarus were the carefully laid dominos which began to topple and lead to the cross.
Mary A. Kassian is an award-winning author and Bible teacher who speaks to women around the world about living out their faith and especially what it means to be a woman according to God's design. She has published several books and Bible studies including The Right Kind of Confident, The Right Kind of Strong, Girls Gone Wise in a World Gone Wild and Conversation Peace. Mary and her family reside in Canada.
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