Lazarus, Come Out: John 11:1-44

Now a man named Lazarus was sick. He was from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha.

Lazarus—brother of Mary and Martha, friend of Jesus, resident of Bethany just two miles from Jerusalem. He was sick, and his sisters sent word.

Lord, the one you love is sick.

The one you love. Not just a follower, not just an acquaintance. Beloved. The message assumed Jesus would come immediately.