Lazarus
From Death into Life
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“I, Lazarus Ben Isaac, of Bethany, give you this testimony, as an eyewitness; that Jesus of Nazareth, is the promised Messiah of God. I write, that you might believe, this good news.
Now, as I sense, my days are winding to an end, I send you, these words, as testimony, that what I lived, might not be lost.
In my presence, I saw many miracles Jesus performed, to heal, and aid those in need.
I heard his words, and I saw their healing power, at work, in the crowds, of those who heard him. Words, that promised, peace, freedom, and joy to all souls.
When I, your humble servant, was given over to death, it was Jesus, who called me back. He called me back from death to life. Jesus raised me up, that I, might spread his words, wherever my life should take me.
Jesus was crucified, and died, I saw him, raised up, and alive. I spoke to him again. It was Jesus, who sent, Saul to me, in Damascus. Saul, the man, who went from persecutor, to become, the great teacher, of the Gentiles.
Thus, I shall begin, my testimony at the River Jordan. The river where, I first saw Jesus, and heard the voice of God, coming from a clear sky, amid peals of thunder. “
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Two thousand years ago, a body lay lifeless, tightly bound in a dark cave. It rested in this tomb for four days until a friend called the dead man from death into life. It sounds like a hoax, but it was a miracle witnessed by many people.
The man restored to life, was Lazarus of Bethany. The man who called him back was Jesus of Nazareth.
At the time of Lazarus’s rebirth, Jesus was in conflict, with the Jewish leaders of his day. The resurrection of Lazarus at the hands of Jesus made him a man, certain Jewish leaders wanted to suppress. In fact, the resurrection of Lazarus set in motion the events that would eventually lead to the Jesus’s execution.
With a second chance at life, everything changed for Lazarus. He fled to escape death and began to live a life dedicated to teaching the words of Jesus.
This is the story of two dear friends, and the lives they touched. In it we encounter historical figures, saints, soldiers, ordinary people, and miracles woven into a tale that has touched Christians for centuries. It is the fictional account of Lazarus, a man only briefly seen in the Gospel of John.
About the Author
F.M. Bonevento is the author of three books of verse. He lives in Boca Raton, Florida, with his family. A retired computer engineer and senior manager, he now spends his days writing and researching new projects. He is currently working on two science fiction novels and another collection of verse and observations.