Not much has been told of Lazarus and his family.
Jesus had a closeness with them. Their home was
a quiet, rest for Him from the crowds. He enjoyed
their fellowship as well as friendship.

Bethany was a couple of miles from Jerusalem.
One day Lazarus the brother of Mary and Martha
was suddenly stricken with some sort of sickness.

They remembered Jesus and if He were there, He
would heal their brother. So a messenger was call-
ed to hurry to where Jesus was, beyond Jordan.
That was all that could be done.