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NASB | John 11:35 Jesus wept. |
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Bible Question: When Jesus wept, why did he weep or what was the occassion? |
Bible Answer: Greetings! Just this evening the Lord reminded me of this verse and I wondered if there might be something more that our Lord was responding to . . . and yes, I agree with owade's response to you. But perhaps Jesus wept at things we cannot see. In verses 33 and 38 we are told that Jesus was "deeply moved" or disturbed (in spirit). What does Jesus see that we cannot? The hearts of men! Perhaps he saw hearts of those around Him, as people without hope. And there He, the Hope of the world, stood in their midst and they could not see Him. Perhaps He was grieved at the lack of faith, the rejection and rebellion that was on display just for Him at that time. Lastly, note what Jesus told the people to do when Lazarus came out of the tomb. (John 11:44)He was wrapped in the grave clothes; they bound him while he was in the tomb. Jesus remarked that he came to set the captives free. (Luke 4:18) And he does free us from death (represented by the tomb) but He also frees us from the bonds of the Law (self effort). We are no longer slaves to the law but followers of Jesus by the Spirit.(Romans 7:4-6) When we encourage others to live by Christ alone (Jesus reminds us "Apart from me you can do nothing." John 15:5)we loose the grave clothes and set them free to enjoy the liberty that is pour in Christ. See 2 Cor 3:17. In Galatians, we are told to avoid becoming enslaved by the Law (self effort or performance Christianity) - see Gal 2:16 through Gal 3:5 Perhaps Jesus wept because He saw people, who were rescued from death, still bound in grave clothes. This was just something He gave me to think about this evening and I thought I'd share it with you since you posted the original question! Blessings in Him, mommapbs |