May you hear the voice of the Son of God and rise!

 Below is a list of the passages in the gospels depicting those who were raised from the dead. These events were often public and witnessed by large numbers of people. Lazarus, who was one of those raised from the dead, became so well known that the ruling officials plotted to kill him as part of their effort to thwart Jesus’ ministry. Those who had been raised from the dead were alive long after Jesus ascended. They were living witnesses in the early church that the Son of God truly has the power to raise the dead.

Matthew 9:23 When Jesus came to the ruler’s house, and saw the flute players and the noisy crowd, 24 he said, “Depart; for the girl is not dead but sleeping.” And they laughed at him. 25 But when the crowd had been put outside, he went in and took her by the hand, and the girl arose. 26 And the report of this went through all that region.

Luke 7:14 Then he came and touched the open coffin, and those who carried him stood still. And he said, “Young man, I say to you, arise.” 15 The dead man sat up, and began to speak. And he gave him to his mother. 16 Fear seized them all; and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has arisen among us;” and “God has visited his people.” 17 And this report about him spread throughout all Judea and all the surrounding country.

John 11:38 Then Jesus, deeply moved again, came to the tomb. It was a cave, and a stone lay against it. 39 Jesus said, “Take away the stone.” Martha, the sister of the dead man, said to him, “Lord, by this time there is a bad odor, for he has been dead four days.” 40 Jesus said to her, “Did I not tell you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?” 41 So they took away the stone. And Jesus lifted up his eyes and said, “Father, I thank you that you have heard me. 42 I knew that you always hear me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing by, that they may believe that you sent me.” 43 When he had said this, he cried with a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” 44 The dead man came out, his hands and feet bound with grave clothes, and his face wrapped with a cloth. Jesus said to them, “Loose him, and let him go.” 45 Many of the Jews therefore, who had come to Mary and had seen what he did, believed in him...John 12:9 Then [the] great crowd of the Jews learned that he was there, and they came, not only on account of Jesus but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. 10 So the chief priests planned to put Lazarus also to death, 11 because on account of him many of the Jews were going away and believing in Jesus.

Matthew 27:52 And the tombs were opened. And many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised. 53 And coming out of the tombs after his resurrection, they went into the holy city and appeared to many.

Matthew 28:5 But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. 6 He is not here; for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. 7 Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead.

Acts 13:31 And for many days he [Jesus] appeared to those who came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are [now] his witnesses to the people.

Text excerpted from The Comprehensive New Testament