TWL - Teach us to Pray - S7E11

About this episode

The episode explores the significance of Jesus' prayers, particularly in the context of raising Lazarus from the dead.

Teach Us to Pray: Lessons from the Red Letter Prayers In the latest episode of "Truth Worth Living," we delve into the profound practice of prayer as exemplified by Jesus. This discussion centers around the "red letter prayers"—a term used to describe the recorded prayers of Jesus in the Gospels. Today, we explore one such prayer found in the dramatic story of John 11, the raising of Lazarus from the dead. Understanding Jesus' Actions Before we dissect the prayer itself, it is crucial to understand the context. Jesus receives word from Mary and Martha that their brother Lazarus is gravely ill. Instead of rushing to Lazarus' side, Jesus chooses to wait, stating in John 11:4: "This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for God's glory so that God's Son may be glorified through it." This decision is perplexing to those around Him, as Lazarus dies and is buried by the time Jesus arrives. The Prayer at Lazarus' Tomb Upon reaching the tomb of Lazarus, Jesus prays a short yet powerful prayer recorded in John 11:41-42: "Father, I thank you that you have heard me. I knew that you always hear me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing here, that they may believe that…

People in this episode

Host: Skycrest Community Church

Topics covered

• prayer
• Jesus
• Lazarus
• faith
• spirituality

Keywords

• prayer
• Jesus
• Lazarus
• faith
• spirituality
• Gospels
• red letter prayers

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Truth Worth Living

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