Alive In ChristSample
![Alive In Christ](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimageproxy.youversionapi.com%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fyvplans%2F10882%2F1280x720.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Roll Away the Stone
When I hear the phrase “roll away the stone,” I think of Easter. I think of the stone being rolled away, the tomb being empty, and everyone proclaiming that Jesus has risen! The story of Lazarus gives us a preview of what is coming. Little did the witnesses know that they would be reliving a similar scenario in the near future with Jesus being the one in the tomb. They were about to be a part of not only a life-altering miracle, but also a prophetic picture of what was to come.
In this miracle of Lazarus, Jesus is preparing His disciples for what would become the new foundation of the Christian faith. Jesus died on the cross for our sins, He was buried in a tomb, the stone was rolled away, and He was raised from death. By defeating death, He made a way for all believers to have eternal life in Him.
However, at this point in the story, Lazarus was dead and Jesus told the people at the grave sight to “Take away the stone.” Jesus then called out in a loud voice, ”Lazarus, come out!” Lazarus came back to life and came out of the tomb wrapped in grave clothes. Jesus then instructed him to “Take off the grave clothes.” He called Lazarus out of the tomb by name, leading him out of death and into the light of life.
This is also a symbolic picture of what happens to us when we experience new life in Christ. We’re dead in our sins and Jesus calls us out by name, leading us out of death and into eternal life with Him. When we put our faith in Him, He rolls away our heart of stone and replaces it with a new heart of flesh. His spirit lives in us. He then removes our grave clothes and replaces them with robes of righteousness. Like Lazarus, we come to life and become a new creation!
Scripture
About this Plan
![Alive In Christ](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimageproxy.youversionapi.com%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fyvplans%2F10882%2F1280x720.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
One of the most profound miracles recorded in the Bible is when Jesus raises Lazarus from death. This story is rich in symbolism and shows both the humanity and divinity of Christ. Jesus knew Lazarus and his family intimately—they were His dear friends. In this story, each of these individuals is experiencing death. Lazarus was dead physically, while Martha and Mary were grieving the loss of their brother and experiencing the death of hope and expectation. Jesus meets each of them personally and displays His resurrection power in every area of their lives. Join me in this five-day plan and let’s see how the resurrection power of Christ can make us alive to new life in Him.
More
Related Plans
![Rooted In Jesus: Miracles](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimageproxy.youversionapi.com%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fyvplans%2F11040%2F320x180.jpg&w=640&q=75)
Rooted In Jesus: Miracles
![Remain In Me](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimageproxy.youversionapi.com%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fyvplans%2F10883%2F320x180.jpg&w=640&q=75)
Remain In Me
![Jesus Over Everything](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimageproxy.youversionapi.com%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fyvplans%2F11318%2F320x180.jpg&w=640&q=75)
Jesus Over Everything
![A God Who Is Faithful](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimageproxy.youversionapi.com%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fyvplans%2F11111%2F320x180.jpg&w=640&q=75)
A God Who Is Faithful
![When We Pray - 7-Days With Tauren Wells](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimageproxy.youversionapi.com%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fyvplans%2F11233%2F320x180.jpg&w=640&q=75)
When We Pray - 7-Days With Tauren Wells
![Unshakable Hope: Building Our Lives On The Promises Of God](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimageproxy.youversionapi.com%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fyvplans%2F12285%2F320x180.jpg&w=640&q=75)
Unshakable Hope: Building Our Lives On The Promises Of God
![Abba Father, Hear My Prayer, Draw Me Close](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimageproxy.youversionapi.com%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fyvplans%2F11398%2F320x180.jpg&w=640&q=75)
Abba Father, Hear My Prayer, Draw Me Close
![Psalm 1 - A Foundation To Your Christian Life](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimageproxy.youversionapi.com%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fyvplans%2F11393%2F320x180.jpg&w=640&q=75)
Psalm 1 - A Foundation To Your Christian Life
![God Of Tomorrow](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimageproxy.youversionapi.com%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fyvplans%2F11727%2F320x180.jpg&w=640&q=75)
God Of Tomorrow
![4 Prayers to Heal a Marriage Damaged by Porn](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimageproxy.youversionapi.com%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fyvplans%2F50369%2F320x180.jpg&w=640&q=75)