Funeral Sermon
J. Judson. John 11:17-27 Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already.… Let us survey — I. THE LIFE OF THE DEPARTED. Note — 1. His affection as a relative. 2. His attachment as a friend. 3. His grace as a Christian. 4. His fidelity as a minister. II. THE DEATH OF THE DEPARTED. It was — 1. Unexpected. 2. Tranquil. 3. Gainful to Him. He has — (1) Full vision of Christ — of those around the throne. (2) Full image. (3) Full enjoyment. 4. Loss to you — as relative, friend, Christian, minister. III. HIS RESURRECTION. 1. To an immortal life. 2. In a superior state. 3. For the noblest purposes. This resurrection is — (1) Possible. (2) Reasonable. (3) Certain. (4) Desirable — (a) To see his bereaved kindred. (b) To meet his sorrowing friends. (c) To present his beloved people. (d) To enjoy his incarnate God. (J. Judson.) Parallel Verses KJV: Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already. WEB: So when Jesus came, he found that he had been in the tomb four days already.