November 22, 2015 – Audio Sermon on John 11 1 to 16 Part 1 by Pastor William Hixson

The opening of the Lazarus story shows Jesus receiving news of illness and responding with calm confidence in the Fathers plan He instructs his disciples about faith and purpose and foreshadows the revelation that will come through the miracle The passage teaches that discipleship includes trusting Gods agenda over immediate relief and that Jesus actions are ordered to display the Fathers glory

Some good hymns for John 11 1 to 16 Part 1 are Blessed Assurance by Fanny J Crosby; Be Thou My Vision by Dallan Forgaill; Christ the Lord Is Risen Today by Charles Wesley