![]() These did not have a spirit of self-righteousness but of a contrite heart-of which God approves ( Psalms 51:17, Isaiah 66:2). One category consists of those who believed the Scriptures ( Genesis 49:10 Isaiah 7:14, 9:6–7, 11:1–5, and 53:1–12) and looked forward to the Messiah. When comparing the two passages, we quickly notice that there are two categories of people. The Contrite Versus Contrary Heart When comparing the two passages, we quickly notice that there are two categories of people. The reaction of Jesus in John 11:54 seems to indicate that those who saw the resurrection of the dead and then went to the Pharisees did not believe in Jesus as the son of God, opposed him, and likely wanted to curry favor with the Pharisees. At the very least, the text declines to say that they “believed,” and we know that Judas did not believe in Jesus. Although the text doesn’t explicitly state this, it seems most likely that these people did not believe in Jesus and sided with the Pharisees. But the text also notes that some went and reported what had happened to the Pharisees. Many of those present were further (and fully) convinced that Jesus was the son of God, and they believed in him ( John 11:45). Once Lazarus is raised from the dead ( John 11:43–44), we see the mixed reaction of the people. For now though, Jesus is addressing his Father in prayer, knowing that the ones who truly believed the Scriptures would believe even more fervently once they saw the resurrection of the dead. Yes, there were unbelievers there as well, most notably Judas Iscariot, but we can see the distinction later in the text. ![]() They believed the Scriptures and, like Martha, were probably looking forward to the promise of the coming Messiah, the son of God ( John 11:27). They were not like the self-righteous Pharisees. Many of these people knew and believed in Jesus and knew that he had the power to raise the dead ( John 11:36–37). The Context of John 11īy contrast, in John 11 Jesus is speaking to the 12 Disciples ( John 11:14–15) and then to Mary, Martha, and other friends of Lazarus (not the Lazarus of the other passage), who were gathered near Lazarus’ tomb ( John 11:41–42). Jesus is saying that these types of people-the self-righteous-would not be persuaded by someone rising from the dead to warn them. They knew it but ignored the spirit of the text and instead externalized the letter of the law ( Matthew 23:23–25 Luke 11:42). Scriptures better than almost anyone else (with the possible exception of the Scribes). He states that those who do not hear (and by this he means believe and obey) Scripture (at the time, the completed O.T. Jesus (using the words of Abraham) does not say that “no one” will be persuaded even if someone rises from the dead. We notice right away that there is a qualifier right here. clearly taught about loving your neighbor, tells the rich man who wanted to warn his living brethren, “If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded though one rise from the dead” ( Luke 16:31). In these passages God promised to judge them with the same contempt they showed for their neighbor, but bless them if they were generous with those in need ( Proverbs 14:31, 17:5, 19:17, 21:13, 28:27 and 31:9) In the passage in question, Abraham reiterating what the O.T. Several passages in Proverbs state that ignoring one’s poor neighbor was the same as if they reproached God. ![]() Indeed, the text seems to indicate that he deliberately ignored Lazarus’ plight ( Luke 16:20–21). But this rich man had not been “ready to give” and “willing to share” instead, he showed no concern for his fellow man. Both the Old and New Testaments mention this several times ( Leviticus 19:10, Deuteronomy 15:7-8, Psalms 82:3-4, Zechariah 7:10, Romans 15:26, Galatians 2:10, 1 Timothy 6:17–19), so the rich man, (knowing the O.T. His wealth (which was a blessing granted by God) should have been used, in part, for charitable purposes to help others who were poor or sick. The rich man is portrayed as someone who loved money and pampered himself but took no care for others while alive. The scene takes place in Abraham’s bosom after the rich man’s and Lazarus’ death. In the passage of the rich man and Lazarus (a sickly beggar) given in Luke 16:19–31, Jesus is responding to the scorn of the Pharisees after he told them that “you cannot serve God and money” ( Luke 16:13–14).
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