Who was the first person Jesus brought back to life?

Lazarus
Lazarus, Hebrew Eleazar, (“God Has Helped”), either of two figures mentioned in the New Testament. The miraculous story of Lazarus being brought back to life by Jesus is known from the Gospel According to John (11:1–45).

Why did Jesus rise again from the dead?

The Bible tells us that Jesus died and rose again not only so that we could receive forgiveness, but even more so, He died and rose again so that we might have life. It is through His death and resurrection that we receive life.

What did Jesus say when he brought Lazarus back to life?

By the time Jesus traveled to Lazarus’ home, he had already died and was buried in the tomb. Martha ran up to Jesus and greeted him. “Lord,” she said, “if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” Then Jesus said these crucial words, “I am the resurrection and the life.

Did Jesus raise a child from the dead?

This is the first of three miracles of Jesus in the canonical gospels in which he raises the dead, the other two being the raising of Jairus’ daughter and of Lazarus.

Why is it important that Jesus resurrected?

Without the resurrection, Jesus’ death would go without divine interpretation and endorsement. The resurrection amounts to the Father’s clear signal that Jesus is the powerful Son of God who has conquered death and reigns as Lord of all (Romans 1:4; 4:25).

When did Jesus actually rise from the dead?

For centuries, the Christian church has celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ on a Sunday–three days after remembering his death on Good Friday. This timeline of three days is based on numerous references in the New Testament.

What did Jesus say about his resurrection?

Matthew 26:32 But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.”

Where did Jesus go after death?

We might say that Jesus came from the farthest heights of heaven, only to go to the deepest places of hell on our behalf, making sure that this would never be our permanent residence.