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Why did Jesus call Lazarus by name when He raised him?

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Look at Him. Here it is; get it. I can hear Him scream with a loud voice, way out there in spirit land, “Lazarus.” I believe if He hadn’t have called him by name, there’d been the general resurrection right there. And I believe it. That’s what I think of Him. That’s right. He said, “Lazarus, come forth.” Oh, my. Corruption knew its Master, the spirit, likewise. Lazarus had been dead four days. His soul was somewhere in eternity. I don’t know where it was at; neither do you. We won’t argue about that, where his soul was. But anyhow, it heard the Voice of the Son of God. And a man that had been dead four days, stood up on his [Blank spot on tape—Ed.] again. He’s the same yesterday, today, and…[Blank spot on tape—Ed.] You believe it? “Nevertheless, Lord, at…[Blank spot on tape—Ed.] I will let down the net.”

At Thy Word, Lord, 1948-03-05, Phoenix, AZ, §30

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Title:
At Thy Word, Lord
Date:
March 5, 1948
Location:
Phoenix, AZ
Paragraph:
§30

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