“Makes Me Wanna Shout”

Friday, October 09, 2015

I heard a gospel song saying Lazarus’ shout is as the shout of Jesus' returning. How do they know this; the Bible doesn't say this. The Bible says he shouted and praised God.

Sincerely, Tone Deaf

Dear Tone Deaf,

The story of Lazarus’ raising from the dead doesn’t record Lazarus shouting at all. The one who shouted was Jesus when He called Lazarus out from the tomb (Jhn 11:43). I’m not specifically aware of what song you are talking about, but I imagine it is making reference to the power of Jesus’ shout. Jesus’ shout brought Lazarus from the grave (Jhn 11:43-44), and it will be Jesus’ shout that brings forth all the dead at His second coming (1 Thess 4:16).

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