John 11 cites the greatest of all Jesus' miracles documented in this gospel. The story of Christ raising Lazarus from the dead demonstrates his supreme power and complete authority over everything - including death. As believers and followers of Christ, we have no reason to fear death: through his sacrifice on the cross and his resurrection, Jesus has purchased us everlasting life and an inheritance in heaven that is guaranteed and irrevocable.
In Matthew 5, Jesus calls his followers to be the light of the world, shining through good works so that Christ receives the glory....