DAILY TEXT, Today's Sunday January 22, Tears came to Jesus (John 11:35).

DAILY TEXT, Today Sunday January 22, 2023, Jesus shed tears (John 11:35).

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Sunday January 22

Tears came to Jesus (John 11:35).

At the end of the year 32, a good friend of Jesus named Lazarus fell ill and died (John 11:3, 14). Jesus loved him and his two sisters, Mary and Martha, very much. When Marta found out that Jesus was on his way, she ran out to meet him. Imagine the deep sadness with which he said to him: "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died" (John 11:21, 32, 33). Surely Jesus cried when he saw how sad Mary and Martha were over the death of their brother. If you have lost a loved one to death, Jehovah understands how you feel. Jesus is “the exact representation” of God (Heb. 1:3). His tears reflected what his Father feels (John 14:9). If you are grieving the death of a loved one, you can be sure that Jehovah is not only aware of your sadness, but also shares your pain. He wants to heal his broken heart (Ps. 34:18; 147:3). w22.01 15 paras. 5-7.

Why can we be sure that Jesus will resurrect our loved ones?

Jesus wishes to resurrect his loved ones. Shortly before crying, Jesus assured Martha: "Your brother will rise." And Martha believed him (John 11:23-27). Because she worshiped Jehovah, she knew that the prophets Elijah and Elisha had resurrected some people in the past (1 Kings 17:17-24; 2 Kings 4:32-37). And it is also very likely that he had heard of the resurrections that Jesus had performed (Luke 7:11-15; 8:41, 42, 49-56). Likewise, you can be sure that you will see loved ones who have died again. The tears that Jesus shed when consoling his friends teach us that he desires from his heart to resurrect those who have died.

Like Jesus, how can you support those who are grieving? Give an example.

You can support those who are grieving. Jesus not only wept with Martha and Mary, but also listened to them and gave them words of comfort. We can do the same for those who have lost a loved one. Dan, an elderly man living in Australia, says: “After my wife died, I needed help. Several couples offered to listen to me at any time. They let me vent, and my tears didn't make them feel uncomfortable. And, when I didn't feel up to it, they also offered to help me do some chores, like washing the car, going to the grocery store, and cooking. And they often prayed with me. They proved to be true friends and brothers 'in times of trouble'” (Prov. 17:17).

HE CRIED FOR HIS NEIGHBOR

What event is recorded in Luke 19:36-40?

On Nisan 9, 33 AD, Jesus went to Jerusalem. As he approached the city, a crowd gathered, and the people spread cloaks on the road as he passed to show that they accepted him as King. It was certainly a joyous occasion (read Luke 19:36-40). So surely his disciples were surprised to see what Jesus did next: “When he came near the city and saw it, he wept for it.” With tears in his eyes, Jesus predicted the terrible future that awaited the inhabitants of Jerusalem (Luke 19:41-44).

Why did Jesus weep for the inhabitants of Jerusalem?

Jesus was very sad because he knew that, despite such a joyous reception, the majority of the Jews would not accept the message of the Kingdom. For that reason, Jerusalem would be destroyed and the Jews who managed to survive would be taken prisoner (Luke 21:20-24). Unfortunately, just as Jesus had predicted, most people rejected him. How do people generally respond to the Kingdom message in the area where you live? If, despite your efforts to teach them the truth, few respond favorably, what can you learn from Jesus' tears? Let's look at three lessons.

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