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St Thomas by El Grecco: Wikimedia Commons I was so scared that day in Jerusalem. Jesus said things that made some people think he was crazy. They nearly stoned him. They tried to arrest him. We escaped with Jesus. We could have gone to Bethany where Lazarus and his sisters Mary and Martha lived – only 2 miles away. We were always sure of a warm welcome there. But it was too near Jerusalem. We retreated with Jesus out of Judea, back across the Jordan river - much safer. It was good to get away and I felt relieved I can tell you. Then Jesus heard that his friend Lazarus was sick. He didn’t set off immediately to see him. Even with the danger of returning to the danger area we thought that odd. He loved that family - but he stayed put 2 more days. Eventually he said 'let's go back to Judea'. Afraid he'd be killed, we tried to talk him out of it. That was no good. Jesus was determined. He said Lazarus was asleep. He had to go to wake him up. It didn't make sens...