Why Jesus wept: a glimpse into divine compassion

Chris Bolinger

Why Jesus wept: a glimpse into divine compassion



Jesus knew that, in a few minutes, he was going to raise Lazarus from the dead.

And yet, when Jesus saw Mary weeping for her dead brother, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in his spirit and greatly troubled. And when he arrived at the tomb, he wept.

Jesus wept.

Why?

Billy Graham had an answer.

This week's Bible passage: 1 Corinthians 15:51-57

This episode originally appeared as Weekly Strength 4.02: Tough Topics — Death on Throwing Mountains.

Weekly Strength podcast resource: 52 Weeks of Strength for Men (ebook, paperback, study guide)

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Chris Bolinger is the author of three men’s devotionals – 52 Weeks of Strength for Men, Daily Strength for Men, and Fuerzas para Cada Día para el Hombre – and the co-host of the Throwing Mountains podcast. He splits his time between northeast Ohio and southwest Florida. Against the advice of medical professionals, he remains a die-hard fan of Cleveland pro sports teams. Find him at mensdevotionals.com.

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