John’s account, the plot against Jesus’ life is motivated additionally by the resurrection of Lazarus (today’s lesson). This is a highly dramatic and public event that the Jewish leadership cannot ignore. As today’s text opens, Jesus is already aware of the sickness and death of Lazarus (John 11:1–6, 14). 17, 18. On his arrival, Jesus found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days. Bethany was less than two miles from Jerusalem, This particular Lazarus appears