Bible Text: John 11:1-27 | Teacher: Pastor Brian Nevins | Series: Chronological Life of Jesus | Chronological Life of Jesus 112 – How often have we taken it upon ourselves to instruct God in what He should do instead of realizing what He has done? In moments of grief, confusion, loss, we have all said at one time or another, “Lord, if you had been here…” In the first part of the narrative of Lazarus is a moment of despair quickly followed by a realization of faith.