(Apologies for poor sound quality in the first 5 minutes)

Problem

• "Lord, the one you love is sick."
• Facing up to the reality of your situation

Prayer

• "Lord," Martha said to Jesus, "if you had been here, my brother would not have died."
• Honest, engaging, open, vulnerable.

Possibilities

• "things can be different"
• Jesus - Lazrus will rise.
• Martha - one day he will...
• Jesus - No! Not just one day - how about now?

Practicalities

• "Where have you laid him?" he asked
• "Come and see, Lord," they replied.
• Beginning to deal with the issue...
• Talking about it...?
• Confession...?
• Seeking help...?

Preparation

• "Take away the stone," he said.
• Taking responsibility
• Vulnerability
• BUT - It stinks... don't go there!

Purpose

• Jesus said to them, "Take off the grave clothes and let him go."
• Moving on.
• Living free...