4. Identify Mary and Martha identifies Lazarus as being sick and near death. In sin we are sick and near death Identification levels Endearing or In-reach – people you love Outreach – other people and people you have issues with Identification is tied to your identity in faith Have your own walk and talk with the Lord.
5. Intercede Meaning - to plead or make a request in behalf of another or others: (be the middle person) Mary and Martha prayed to Jesus on Lazarus’ behalf Martha interceded for Mary Martha and Mary interceded for the people through their continued walk with Jesus. Through these intercession people were saved.
6. Matthew 5:13-16 13"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. 14"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.
7. Intercession is your PRACTICE We are all pencils The only difference between the saved and the unsaved Is that the saved has an eraser Jesus is the Eraser
