The Lazarus Life: Spiritual Transformation for Ordinary People
The life of Lazarus is one of the most recognizable stories found in God's word. The chronicle of an ordinary man who found himself at the center of an astounding miracle. A divine process that fully revealed Christ's transforming power, through a resurrection that preceded His very own.
But what if the story of Lazarus holds powerful parallels for us today? What if his story of hope and heartbreak, expectancy and disappointment, death and life, is our story too? What if the transformation Lazarus experienced is available to you and me?
Stephen W. Smith presents a remarkable journey through the life of Lazarus. Smith offers eye-opening insights into the Christian life, as we encounter
- A lingering Jesus
- A life trapped in the tomb
- The smell of the grave clothes
- The need for others to help us
- And the Voice of Love that calls your name
Top Highlights
“Disillusionment means to be ‘stripped of false impressions or misconceptions.’” (source)
“The story of Lazarus invites us into the truth that transformation does not begin with earning love. Transformation does not depend on our efforts to ‘make’ it happen. Transformation begins when you are loved.” (source)
“There is no deep knowing of God without a deep knowing of self and no deep knowing of self without a deep knowing of God.’” (source)
“Why does a loving God allow so much suffering in the world?” (source)
“When all the efforts of friends and relatives fail to persuade Jesus to show up and fix the situation, we’ll be invited to explore the hidden resentments held in our own hearts about a Jesus who doesn’t always show up on time—and about our own community of well-intentioned family and friends who often fail us.” (source)
Product Details
- Title : The Lazarus Life: Spiritual Transformation for Ordinary People
- Author: Smith, Stephen W.
- Publisher: David C Cook
- Publication Date: 2012
- ISBN: 9781434766496