2. What kind of friend is Jesus?

3. The kind that rejoices and cries with you.

4. Why does Jesus weep?

5. Over suffering/death

6. Romans 12:15 “Rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep.”

7. What happens when friends mourn together:

8. People can be real

9. What happens when friends mourn together: People can be real Strength is gained in company

10. What happens when friends mourn together: People can be real Strength is gained in company Mourning + Isolation= Danger

11. What happens when friends rejoice together:

12. Shared rejoicing demonstrates real love

13. What happens when friends rejoice together: Shared rejoicing demonstrates real love Relationships are strengthened

14. What happens when friends rejoice together: Shared rejoicing demonstrates real love Relationships are strengthened Love is enhanced

15. What it means that Jesus rejoices and cries with us:

16. We can trust Jesus with our hearts

17. What it means that Jesus rejoices and cries with us: We can trust Jesus with our hearts Our victories and our defeats

18. What it means that Jesus rejoices and cries with us: We can trust Jesus with our hearts We gain strength from his presence

19. What it means that Jesus rejoices and cries with us: We can trust Jesus with our hearts We gain strength from his presence “The Lord is close to the broken-hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18

20. What it means that Jesus rejoices and cries with us: We can trust Jesus with our hearts We gain strength from his presence Our joy is enhanced!