John 11:11-13
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11 He said these things, and then added, Our friend Lazarus is at rest and sleeping; but I am going there that I may awaken him out of his sleep.
12 The disciples answered, Lord, if he is sleeping, he will recover.
13 However, Jesus had spoken of his death, but they thought that He referred to falling into a refreshing and natural sleep.
- Jesus said Lazarus is at rest and sleeping. But Jesus spoken of his death.
- For Jesus, Death is like a person being at rest and sleeping.
- As we are Ambassadors of Christ
- God making His appeal as it were through us
So waking up those who are resting and sleeping is our Responsibility.
2 Corinthians 5:20
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20 So we are Christ’s ambassadors, God making His appeal as it were through us. We [as Christ’s personal representatives] beg you for His sake to lay hold of the divine favor [now offered you] and be reconciled to God.