Topical Encyclopedia In the New Testament, the power of Jesus Christ over death is vividly demonstrated through several instances where He restores life to the dead. These miraculous events not only affirm His divine authority but also serve as a testament to His compassion and the fulfillment of prophetic promises. The following are key instances recorded in the Gospels where Christ raises the dead:1. The Raising of Jairus' Daughter The account of Jairus' daughter is found in the Synoptic Gospels, with a detailed narrative in Mark 5:21-43. Jairus, a synagogue leader, approaches Jesus with a desperate plea to heal his dying daughter. While en route to Jairus' house, news arrives that the girl has died. Jesus, undeterred, tells Jairus, "Do not be afraid; just believe" (Mark 5:36). Upon arrival, Jesus finds mourners weeping and declares, "The child is not dead, but asleep" (Mark 5:39). Taking her by the hand, He commands, "Talitha koum!" which means, "Little girl, I say to you, get up!" (Mark 5:41). Immediately, the girl rises and walks, astonishing all present. 2. The Widow's Son at Nain In Luke 7:11-17, Jesus encounters a funeral procession in the town of Nain. A widow's only son has died, and she is accompanied by a large crowd. Moved by compassion, Jesus approaches the bier and says, "Young man, I say to you, get up!" (Luke 7:14). The dead man sits up and begins to speak, and Jesus gives him back to his mother. This miracle elicits awe and glorification of God among the people, who proclaim, "A great prophet has appeared among us!" and "God has visited His people!" (Luke 7:16). 3. The Raising of Lazarus Perhaps the most renowned instance of Jesus raising the dead is the resurrection of Lazarus, recorded in John 11:1-44. Lazarus, a beloved friend of Jesus, falls ill and dies in Bethany. Jesus arrives four days after Lazarus' burial, encountering Martha and Mary, Lazarus' sisters, who express their grief and faith in Jesus' power. Jesus declares, "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies" (John 11:25). At the tomb, Jesus commands, "Lazarus, come out!" (John 11:43). Lazarus emerges, still bound in grave clothes, and Jesus instructs those present to unbind him and let him go. This miracle solidifies the belief of many and foreshadows Jesus' own resurrection. These instances of raising the dead underscore Jesus' authority over life and death, affirming His identity as the Son of God and the promised Messiah. They reveal His deep compassion for human suffering and His power to bring hope and restoration. Through these acts, Jesus not only demonstrates His divine nature but also provides a foretaste of the ultimate resurrection and eternal life promised to all who believe in Him. Torrey's Topical Textbook Matthew 9:25But when the people were put forth, he went in, and took her by the hand, and the maid arose. 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Resources Is Jesus dead? | GotQuestions.orgHow many people were raised from the dead in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org What are the Dead Sea Scrolls and why are they important? | GotQuestions.org Dead: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Dead (People): Burnings of Incense Made For Dead (People): Jairus' Daughter Dead (People): Prepared for Burial by Washing Dead (People): Raised to Life, (See Dead (People): The Shunammite Woman's Son Dead (People): The Son of the Widow of Zarephath Dead (People): The Widow's Son Dead (People): The Young Man Laid in Elisha's Grave Dead (People): Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Dead (People): Wrapping in Linen The Dead in a House Rendered It Unclean The Dead were Washed and Laid Out The Dead were Wrapped in Lined With Spices The Dead: A Priest not to Mourn For, Except when Near of Kin The Dead: A State of Deep Affliction The Dead: All offerings To, Forbidden The Dead: Characterised by Absence of all Human Passions The Dead: Characterised by Being Incapable of Motion The Dead: Characterised by Being Without the Spirit The Dead: Characterised by Ignorance of all Human Affairs The Dead: Characterised by Inability to Glorify God The Dead: Even Bones of, Caused Uncleanness The Dead: Eyes of, Closed by Nearest of Kin The Dead: Freedom from the Law The Dead: Freedom from the Power of Sin The Dead: Heathenish Expressions of Grief For, Forbidden The Dead: High Priest in No Case to Mourn For The Dead: Idolaters: Consecrated Part of Their Crops To The Dead: Idolaters: Invoked and Consulted The Dead: Idolaters: Offered Sacrifices For The Dead: Idolaters: Tore Themselves For The Dead: Instances of, Restored by Christ The Dead: Instances of, Restored to Life Before Christ The Dead: Man's State by Nature The Dead: Mourning For, often by Hired Mourners The Dead: Mourning For, often with Plaintive Music The Dead: Mourning For, often: Lasted Many Days The Dead: Mourning For, often: Loud and Clamorous The Dead: Mourning For, often: Testified by Change of Apparel The Dead: Mourning For, often: Testified by Covering the Head The Dead: Mourning For, often: Testified by Taring the Hair The Dead: Mourning For, often: Testified by Tearing the Garments The Dead: Mourning For, often: Very Great The Dead: Nazarites not to Touch or Mourn For The Dead: Regard often Shown to the Memory of The Dead: Return not to This Life The Dead: Terms Used to Express: Carcases The Dead: Terms Used to Express: Corpses The Dead: Terms Used to Express: Deceased The Dead: Terms Used to Express: Those Who are Not The Dead: The Jews Looked for a Resurrection From The Dead: They Who Have Departed This Life The Dead: Those Defiled By, Removed from the Camp The Dead: Touching of, Caused Uncleanness The Dead: Uncleanness Contracted From, Removed by the Water Separation Related Terms The-not-beloved (1 Occurrence) Kir'iath-je'arim (18 Occurrences) Kirjathjearim (17 Occurrences) Vine-dressers (18 Occurrences) Kirjath-jearim (17 Occurrences) Kibroth-hattaavah (5 Occurrences) |
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