Reaction to Lazarus Resurrection

 Reaction to Lazarus Resurrection – John 11:45-54

                There was a powerful reaction to Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead.  Many believed in Jesus. Some Pharisees were told about it and they went to the council to discuss the matter.  After a discussion they decided they had to do something with Jesus and the people would start following Him.  The people would declare Jesus as a political King and the Romans would come and destroy the country.  The High Priest said, “It would be better for one man to die for the people than nation.”  He made a prophecy about how Jesus would die for Israel and then for all people. 

                The Jews plotted to kill Jesus and because of this He could not travel publicly.  Jesus went to the desert of Ehpraim to rest and reflect.  In the busyness of life we need to get away and pray, reflect and prepare for the next phase of life whatever it may be.  Many came to the Passover looking for Jesus but He could not be found so the people did not know what to think.  That is how it is told many people know about Jesus and even look for Him but they often know what to think when the truth about Him has been revealed.